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A History of the County — Its Cities, Toavns, &c., A Biographical 
Directory of its Citizens, War Record of its Yolunteers in 

THE LATE REBELLION, PORTRAITS OF EaRLY SeTTLERS AND 

Prominent Men, General and Local Statistics, 
Map of Rock Island County, History of Illinois, 
Constitution of the United States, Mis- 
cellaneous Matters, Etc., Etc. 



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Preface. 



But few can realize the task involved in the publication of a work of this kind. 
We have to contend against ignorance, prejudice and selfishness. Ignorance of some peo-. 
pie as to our objects, many refusing to give their names, for fear they will be used for some 
swindling purpose; or their politics, lest it be used to their discredit; or how much property 
they own, fearing it is to increase their taxes. Prejudice of people who have subscribed 
through agents for publications, and not having received what they expected, have forever 
thereafter sworn warfare against all agents, without discriminating, or taking into consid- 
eration the absolute necessity of employing men under certain circumstances as the media 
between publisher and people. Selfishness by citizens who expect to have published, gratu- 
itously, every thing they see fit to send us, which- usually is of a personal nature, or not 
relevant matter, and if published would be of no general interest, therefore we deem best to 
suppress it, thereby receiving their outspoken enmity. For this work we do not claim per- 
fection; that would be an impossibility. Most townships have been gone over thoroughly, 
but still there are undoubtedly errors, mostly in spelling names and in dates. We have sev. 
eral cases in Rock Island County where members of the same family spell their names in 
different ways, and a number of cases where the dates of births, of marriages, or when they 
came into the county, were improbable, and when^brought to their notice, they had made a 
mistake generally of ten years in calculation. We give our agents the most positive in- 
structions to be especiall}' careful in getting names and dates, ])ut ofttimes men are indiffer- 
ent in giving required information, and when met on the road, at the thrashing machine, or 
in the rain or cold, the information is given hurriedly or careless]}-, and our agents are 
obliged to put it down as given them, and when copied, mistakes necessarily occur. 

We have endeavored to get the names of all tax-payers and voters. We have about 
8,150 names, the vote being about 6,771, which shows we could not have missed many. In 
our History of the Countj- we liave endeavored to give an interesting, condensed and correct 
sketch. Our History of Illinois will give the reader some interesting and valuable histori- 
cal facts. Our Laws should be carefully read by every business man and farmer; thej' con- 
tain invaluable information. In fact we have toiled long and, at great expense, and have 
far exceeded our promises to make every thing in these pages interesting and valuable, and 
all j^ou could expect or wish, and in your criticisms, please to bear in mind that In arather- 
ing, compiling and publishing a volume of this kind, perfection would l)e an impossi- 
l)ility. 

We wish to extend our sincere and warmest thanks to the citizens of Rock Island County 
for their kind treatment, and for assistance rendered us in furnishing information f(n- this 
work. They are too numerous to here name, but to the press and early settlers and Capt. 
L. M. Haverstick and J. B. Danforth, Jr. m particular, we are grateful for their labors in 
aiding us to gather the material for the History of the County. 

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ONTENTS. 



Page. 
History of Illinois 13 

Historj' of Rock Island Co 101 

Armory and Arsenal 135 

Beauty of Scenery 10(5 

Building of Fort Arm- 
strong 118 

Black Hawk War 133 

Coal Statistics 243 

County Official Register. .133 
Events from 1804 to 1812.. 109 
Events durintcWarl813-14,113 

Early Settlers 130 

Fort Armstrong 116 



HIKTORICAIi. 

Page. 

First Entries of Land 119 

Geology 103 

Government Agents 119 

Military Prison ._ 141 

Miscellaneous Church His- 
tory _ 242 

Organization 135 

Rock River Water Power. 308 

Sac and Fox Indians 107 

Topography 101 

History of Towns : 

Andalusia 2.34 

Coal Valley 315 



Page. 
Histoi-y of Towns: 

Cordova 321 

Edgington 232 

Hampton 3:52 

Moliue 176 

Milan 309 

Port Bvrou 213 

Rock Island 143 

Rural 218 

Reynolds 231 

Taylor Ridge 331 



Andalusia ... 
Black Hawk. 

Bowling 

Bufialo Prairi 
Canoe Creek. 
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Page. 

....464 
. ...;374 

....4:33 
....:368 

438 

404 



TOWNSHIP DIRECTORY. 

Page. 

Cordova ;385 

Coal Valley :i99 

Drury 393 

Edgington 455 

Hampton 437 

Moline City 318 

BUSINI S.S niRECTORY. 



Page. 

Moline Township :360 

Port Byron 409 

Rock island City and Town- 
ship 365 

Rural 416 

Zuraa 423 



The Business Directory follows the townships in which they are located. 



Page. 

Adams, Alfred A 365 

Atkinson, Chas 319 

Bowles. Sam'l :337 

Cleland, Sam'l 349 

Cozad, Jas 363 

Davenport, Geo. Frontispiece. 

Deere, Jno 61 

Danforth, J. B., Jr Ill 



PORTRAITS. 

Page. 

Edgington, Dan'l 93 

Edgington. Jno 273 

Gilchrist. Hugh :398 

Haveretick, L. M 165 

Hasselquist, T.N :309 

Heagy, Samuel 431 

Johnston, E. H :381 

Porter, Wm ;345 



Page. 

Spencer, Jno. W 183 

Spencer, E. W •. 201 

Stoddard. A. R 451 

Swan, R. K 2:37 

Tavlor, Jas 291 

Vogel, Jno. A 467 

Whoelock, D.L 147 

Wheelock, S. \V 129 



ROCK ISLAXO COUNTY WAR RECO»». 



Page. 
12th Infantry... 346 



Page. 



i:3th 
19th 


246 

247 

2.50 

248 and 253 


66th •• 

69th " ■ 


....351 
351 


28lh " 
37th 


7lst " 

89th " 


....3.51 
351 


43rd 


247 

247 

348 

: 350 

249 


103d " 


... 253 


45th 
47th 
51st 
58th 


136th " 

l:33d " 

140th " 

Miscellaneous Infantry... 


....254 
....2.58 
....359 
...360 



Page. 

4th Cavalry 361 

9th " 361 

14th " 263 

17th '• 363 

Miscellaneous Cavalry 364 

Artillery 264 

U. S. Colored Troops 264 

First Aruy Corps 364 



AB.STRACT OF IL.EINOI.S STATE LAWS- 



Page. 
Bills of Exchange and Prom- 
issory Notes 45 

Interest 45 

Descent 45 

Wills and Estates 46 

Taxes 48 

Jurisdiction of Courts 48 

County Courts 49 

Limitation of Action 49 

Married Women 49 

Exemption from Forced Sale. 50 

Estrays 51 

Deeds and Mortgages 51 

Game 52 

Weights and Measures 53 

Millers 5.3 

Marks and Brands .53 



Page. 

Adoption of Children 54 

Surveyors and Surveys 54 

Roads ,55 

Drainage 57 

Paupers 58 

Fences 60 

Damage from Trespass 61 

Landlord and Tenant 61 

Liens 64 

Definition of Com'rcial Terms 65 

Church Organization 79 

Suggestion tol'i'rsons purchas- 
ing Books liv Sul)scription . 80 

Form of Blank Note 66 

Order 66 

" Receii)t 66 

" Bills ot Purchase... 66 



Page. 
Formof Articles of Agreement 67 

" Clerk for Services 67 

" Bills of Sale 68 

" Bonds 68 

" Chattel Mortgage 69 

" Lease of Buildings... 71 
" Landlord'sAgreement 72 
" Tenant's " 72 

" Notice Tenant to Quit 73 
" TeuanfsNotice '• 73 
" Real Estate Mortgage 

to secure Money.. 73 

" Warranty Deed 74 

' Quit Claim Deed 75 

' Release 76 

" Will 77 

Codicil 79 



Page. 
Constitution of United States 8 1 
Electors of President and 

Vice-President, 1876 100 

Interest Table 82 

Miscellaneous Table 83 

Map of Rock Island Co.... Front. 



9IISCEEIiANEOUS. 

Page. 
Rock Island Union Building. .391 

Population of the U. S 82 

Population of Fifty Principal 

Cities 82 

Population and Area of the 

United States 83 



Page. 
Population of the Principal 

Cities in the World 83 

Population of Illinois 84 & 85 

Too Lates and Errata 474 

Vote of Rock Island County.. 245 



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History of Illinois. 



The name of this beautiful Prairie State is derived from IlUm, a 
Delaware word signifying' Superior Men. It has a French termination, 
and is a symbol of how the two races — the French and the Indians — 
were intermixed during the early history of the country. 

The appellation was no doubt well applied to the primitive inhabit- 
ants of the soil whose prowess in savage warfare long withstood the 
combined attacks of the fierce Iroquois on the one side, and the no less 
savage and relentless Sacs and Foxes on the other. The Illinois were 
once a powerful confederacy, occupying the most beautiful and fertile 
region in the great Valley of the Mississippi, which their enemies coveted 
and struggled long and hard to wrest from them. By the fortunes of 
war they were diminished in numbers, and finally destroyed. " Starved 
Rock," on the Illinois River, according to tradition, commemorates their 
last tragedy, where, it is said, the entire tribe starved rather than sur- 
render. 

EARLY DISCOVERIES. 

The first European discoveries in Illinois date back over two hun- 
dred years. They are a part of that movement which, from the begin- 
ning to the itiiddle of the seventeenth century, brought the French 
Canadian missionaries and fur traders into the Valley of the Mississippi, 
and which, at a later period, established the civil and ecclesiastical 
authority of France from the Gulf of St. Lawrence to the Gulf of Mexico, 
and from the foot-hills of the Alleghanies to the Rocky Mountains. 

The great river of the West had been discovered by DeSoto, the 
Spanish conqueror of Florida, three quarters of a century before the 
French founded Quebec in 1608, but the Spanish left the country a wil- 
derness, without further exploration or settlement within its borders, in 
which condition it remained until the Mississippi was discovered by the 
agents of the French Canadian government, Jolietand Marquette, in 1673. 
These renowned explorers were not the first white visitors to Illinois, 
In 1671 — two years in advance of them — came Nicholas Perrot to Chicago. 
He had been sent by Talou as an agent of the Canadian government to 
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14 HISTORY OF THE STATE OP ILLINOIS. 

cull a great peace convention of Western Indians at Green Bay, prepara- 
tory to the movement for the discovery of the Mississippi. It was 
deemed a good stroke of policy to secure, as far as possible, the friend- 
ship and co-operation of the Indians, far and near, before venturing upon 
an enterprise which their hostility might render disastrous, and which 
their friendship and assistance would do so much to make successful ; 
and to this end Perrot was sent to call together in council the tribes 
throughout the Northwest, and to promise them the commerce and pro- 
tection of the French government. He accordingly arrived at Green 
Bay in 1671, and procuring an escort of Pottawattamies, proceeded in a 
bark canoe upon a visit to the Miamis, at Chicago. Perrot was there- 
fore the first European to set foot upon the soil of Illinois. 

Still there were others before Marquette. In 1672, the Jesuit mis- 
sionaries, Fathers Claude AUouez and Claude Dablon, bore the standard 
of the Cross from their mission at Green Bay through western Wisconsin 
and northern Illinois, visiting the Foxes on Fox River, and the Masquo- 
tines and Kickapoos at the mouth of the Milwaukee. These missionaries 
penetrated on the route afterwards followed by Marquette as far as the 
Kickapoo village at the head of Lake Winnebago, where Marquette, in 
his journey, secured guides across the portage to the Wisconsin. 

The oft-repeated story of Marquette and Joliet is well known. 
They were the agents employed by the Canadian government to discover 
the Mississippi. Marquette was a native of France, born in 1637, a 
Jesuit priest by education, and a man of simple faith and of great zeal and 
devotion in extending the Roman Catholic religion among the Indians. 
Arriving in Canada in 1666, he was sent as a missionary to the far 
Northwest, and, in 1668, founded a mission at Sault Ste. Marie. The 
following year he moved to La Pointe, in Lake Superior, where he 
instructed a branch of the Hurons till 1670, when he removed south, and 
founded the mission at St. Ignace, on the Straits of Mackinaw. Here 
he remained, devoting a portion of his time to the study of the Illinois 
language under a native teacher who had accompanied him to the mission 
from La Pointe, till he was joined by Joliet in the Spring of 1673. By 
the way of Green Bay and the Fox and Wisconsin Rivers, they entered 
the Mississippi, which they explored to the mouth of the Arkansas, and 
returned by the way of the Illinois and Chicago Rivers to Lake Michigan. 

On his way up the Illinois, Marquette visited the great village of 
the Kaskaskias, near what is now Utica, in the county of LaSalle. The 
Tollowing year he returned and established among them the mission of 
the Immaculate Virgin Mary, which was the first Jesuit mission founded 
in Illinois and in the Mississippi Valley. The intervening winter he 
had spent in a hut which his companions erected on the Chicago River, a 
few leagues from its mouth. The founding of this mission was the last 



HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 15 

act of Marquette's life. He died in Michigan, on his way back to Green 
Bay, May 18, 1675. 

FIRST FRENCH OCCUPATION. 

The first French occupation of the territory now embraced in Illi- 
nois was effected by LaSalle in 1680, seven years after the time of Mar- 
quette and JoKet. LaSalle, having constructed a vessel, the " Griffin," 
above the falls of Niagara, which he sailed to Green Bay, and having 
passed thence in canoes to the mouth of the St. Joseph River, by which 
and the Kankakee he reached the Illinois, in January, 1680, erected Fort 
Crevecoeur, at the lower end of Peoria Lake, where the city of Peoria is 
now situated. The place where this ancient fort stood may still be seen 
just below the outlet of Peoria Lake. It was destined, however, to a 
temporary existence. From this point, LaSalle determined to descend 
the Mississippi to its mouth, but did not accomplish this purpose till two 
years later — in 1682. Returning to Fort Frontenac for the purpose of 
getting materials with which to rig his vessel, he left the fort in charge of 
Touti, his lieutenant, who during his absence was driven off by the Iro- 
quois Indians. These savages had made a raid upon the settlement of 
the Illinois, and had left nothing in their track but ruin and desolation. 
Mr. Davidson, in his History of Illinois, gives the following graphic 
account of the picture that met the eyes of LaSalle and his companions 
on their return : 

" At the great town of the Illinois they were appalled at the scene 
which opened to their view. No hunter appeared to break its death-like 
silence with a salutatory whoop ot welcome. The plain on which the 
town had stood was now strewn with charred fragments of lodges, which 
had so recently swarmed with savage life and hilarity. To render more 
hideous the picture of desolation, large numbers of skulls had been 
placed on the upper extremities of lodge-poles which had escaped the 
devouring flames. In the midst of these horrors was the rude fort of 
the spoilers, rendered frightful by the same ghastly relics. A near 
approach showed that the graves had been robbed of their bodies, and 
swarms of buzzards were discovered gluttingf their loathsome stomachs 
on the reeking corruption. To complete the work of destruction, the 
growing corn of the village had been cut down and burned, while the 
pits containing the products of previous years, had been rifled and their 
contents scattered with wanton waste. It was evident the suspected 
blow of the Iroquois had fallen with relentless fury." 

Touti had escaped LaSalle knew not whither. Passing down the 
lake in search of him and his men, LaSalle discovered that the fort had 
been destroyed, but the vessel which he had partly constructed was still 



16 HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 

on the stocks and but slightly injured. After further fruitless search, 
failing to find Touti, he fastened to a tree a painting representing himself 
and party sitting in a canoe and bearing a pipe of peace, and to the paint- 
ing attached a letter addressed to Touti. 

Touti had escaped, and, after untold privations, taken shelter among 
the Pottawattamies near Green Bay. These were friendly to the French. 
One of their old chiefs used to say, " There were but three great cap- 
tains in the world, himself, Touti and LaSalle." 

GENIUS OF LaSALLE. 

We must now return to LaSalle, whose exploits stand out in such 
bold relief. He was born in Rouen, France, in 1643. His father was 
wealthy, but he renounced his patrimony on entering a college of the 
Jesuits, from which he separated and came to Canada a poor man in 1666. 
The priests of St. Sulpice, among whom he had a brother, were then the 
proprietors of Montreal, the nucleus of which was a seminary or con- 
vent founded by that order. The Superior granted to LaSalle a large 
tract of land at LaChine, where he established himself in the fur trade. 
He was a man of daring genius, and outstripped all his competitors in 
exploits of travel and commerce with the Indians. In 1669, he visited 
the headquarters of the great Iroquois Confederacy, at Onondaga, in the 
heart of New York, and, obtaining guides, explored the Ohio River to 
the falls at Louisville. 

In order to understand the genius of LaSalle, it must be remembered 
that for many years prior to his time the missionaries and traders were 
obliged to make their way to the Northwest by the Ottawa River (of 
Canada) on account of the fierce hostility of the Iroquois along the lower 
lakes and Niagara River, which entirely closed this latter route to the 
Upper Lakes. They carried on their commerce chiefly by canoes, pad- 
dling them through the Ottawa to Lake Nipissing, carrying them across 
the portage to French River, and descending that to Lake Huron. This 
being the route by which they reached the Northwest, accounts for the 
fact that all the earliest Jesuit missions were established in the neighbor- 
hood of the Upper Lakes. LaSalle conceived the grand idea of opening 
the route by Niagara River and the Lower Lakes to Canadian commerce 
by sail vessels, connecting it with the navigation of the Mississippi, and 
thus opening a magnificent water communication from the Gulf of St. 
Lawrence to the Gulf of Mexico. This truly grand and comprehensive 
purpose seems to have animated him in all his wonderful achievements 
and the matchless difficulties and hardships he surmounted. As the first 
step in the accomplishment of this object he established himself on Lake 
Ontario, and built and garrisoned Fort Frontenac, the site of the present 



HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 17 

city of Kingston, Canada. Here he obtained a grant of land from the 
French crown and a body of troops by which he beat back the invading 
Iroquois and cleared the passage to Niagara Falls. Having by this mas- 
terly stroke made it safe to attempt a hitherto untried expedition, his 
next step, as we have seen, was to advance to the Falls with all his 
outfit for building a ship with which to sail the lakes. He was success- 
ful in this undertaking, though his ultimate purpose was defeated by a 
strange combination of untoward circumstances. The Jesuits evidently 
hated LaSalle and plotted against him, because he had abandoned them 
and co-operated with a rival order. The fur traders were also jealous of 
his superior success in opening new channels of commerce. At LaChine 
he had taken the trade of Lake Ontario, which but for his presence there 
would have gone to Quebec. While they were plodding with their bark 
canoes through the Ottawa he was constructing sailing vessels to com- 
mand the trade of the lakes and the Mississippi. These great plans 
excited the jealousy and envy of the small traders, introduced treason and 
revolt into the ranks of his own companions, and finally led to the foul 
assassination by which his great achievements were prematurely ended. 

In 1682, LaSalle, having completed his vessel at Peoria, descended 
the Mississippi to its confluence with the Gulf of Mexico. Erecting a 
standard on which he inscribed the arms of France, he took formal pos- 
session of the whole valley of the mighty river, in the name of Louis 
XIV., then reigning, in honor of whom he named the country Louisiana. 

LaSalle then went to France, was appointed Governor, and returned 
with a fleet and immigrants, for the purpose of planting a colony in Illi- 
nois. They arrived in due time in the Gulf of Mexico, but failing to 
find the mouth of the Mississippi, up which LaSalle intended to sail, his 
supply ship, with the immigrants, was driven ashore and wrecked on 
Matagorda Bay. With the fragments of the vessel he constructed a 
stockade and rude huts on the shore for the protection of the immigrants, 
calling the post Fort St. Louis. He then made a trip into New Mexico, 
in search of silver mines, but, meeting with disappointment, returned to 
find his little colony reduced to forty souls. He then resolved to travel 
on foot to Illinois, and, starting with his companions, had reached the 
valley of the Colorado, near the mouth of Trinity river, when he was 
shot by one of his men. This occurred on the 19th of March, 1687. 

Dr. J. W. Foster remarks of him : " Thus fell, not far from the banks 
of the Trinity, Robert Cavalier de la Salle, one of the grandest charac- 
ters that ever figured in American history — a man capable of originating 
the vastest schemes, and endowed with a will and a judgment capable of 
carrying them to successful results. Had ample facilities been placed by 
the King of France at his disposal, the result of the colonization of this 
continent might have been far different from what we now behold." 



18 HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 



EARLY SETTLEMENTS. 

A temporary settlement was made at Fort St. Louis, or the old Kas- 
kaskia village, on the Illinois River, in what is now LaSalle County, in 
1682. In 1690, this was removed, with the mission connected with it, to 
Kaskaskia, on the river of that name, emptying into the lower Mississippi 
in St. Clair County. Cahokia was settled about the same time, or at 
least, both of these settlements began in the year 1690, though it is now 
pretty well settled that Cahokia is the older place, and ranks as the oldest 
permanent settlement in Illinois, as well as in the Mississippi Valley. 
The reason for the removal of the old Kaskaskia settlement and mission, 
was probably because the dangerous and difficult route by Lake Michigan 
and the Chicago portage had been almost abandoned, and travelers and 
traders passed down and up the Mississippi by the Fox and Wisconsin 
River route. They removed to the vicinity of the Mississippi in order 
to be in the line of travel from Canada to Louisiana, that is, the lower 
part of it, for it was all Louisiana then south of the lakes. 

During the period of French rule in Louisiana, the population prob- 
ably never exceeded ten thousand, including whites and blacks. Within 
that portion of it now included in Indiana, trading posts were established 
at the principal Miami villages which stood on the head waters of the 
Maumee, the Wea villages situated at Ouiatenon, on the Wabash, and 
the Piankeshaw villages at Post Vincennes ; all of which were probably 
visited by French traders and missionaries before the close of the seven- 
teenth century. 

In the vast territory claimed by the French, many settlements of 
considerable importance had sprung up. Biloxi, on Mobile Bay, had 
been founded by DTberville, in 1699 ; Antoine de Lamotte Cadillac had 
founded Detroit in 1701 ; and New Orleans had been founded by Bien- 
ville, under the auspices of the Mississippi Company, in 1718. In Illi- 
nois also, considerable settlements had been made, so that in. 1730 they 
embraced one hundred and forty French families, about six hundred " con- 
verted Indians," and many traders and voyageurs. In that portion of the 
country, on the east side of the Mississippi, there were five distinct set- 
tlements, with their respective villages, viz. : Cahokia, near the mouth 
of Cahokia Creek and about five miles below the present city of St. 
Louis ; St. Philip, about forty-five miles below Cahokia, and four miles 
above Fort Chartres ; Fort Chartres, twelve miles above Kaskaskia ; 
Kaskaskia, situated on the Kaskaskia River, five miles above its conflu- 
ence with the Mississippi ; and Prairie du Rocher, near Fort Chartres. 
To these must be added St. Genevieve and St. Louis, on the west side 
of the Mississippi. " These, with the exception of St. Louis, are among 



HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 19 

the oldest French towns in the Mississippi Valley. Kaskaskia, in its best 
days, was a town of some two or three thousand inhabitants. After it 
passed from the crown of France its population for many years did not 
exceed fifteen hundred. Under British rule, in 1773, the population had 
decreased to four hundred and fifty. As early as 1721, the Jesuits had 
established a college and a monastery in Kaskaskia. 

Fort Chartres was first built under the direction of the Mississippi 
Company, in 1718, by M. de Boisbraint, a military officer, under command 
of Bienville. It stood on the east bank of the Mississippi, about eighteen 
miles below Kaskaskia, and was for some time the headquarters of the 
military commandants of the district of Illinois. 

In the Centennial Oration of Dr. Fowler, delivered at Philadelphia, 
by appointment of Gov. Beveridge, we find some interesting facts with 
regard to the State of Illinois, which we appropriate in this history: 

In 1682 Illinois became a possession of the French crown, a depend- 
ency of Canada, and a part of Louisiana. In 1765 the English flag was 
run up on old Fort Chartres, and Illinois was counted among the treas- 
ures of Great Britain. 

In 1779 it was taken from the English by Col. George Rogers Clark. 
This man was resolute in nature, wise in council, prudent in policy, bold 
in action, and heroic in danger. Few men who have figured in the his- 
tory of America are more deserving than this colonel. Nothing short of 
first-class ability could have rescued Vincens and all Illinois from the 
English. And it is not possible to over-estimate the influence of this 
achievement upon the republic. In 1779 Illinois became a part of Vir- 
ginia. It was soon known as Illinois County. In 1784 Virginia ceded 
all this territory to the general government, to be cut into States, to be 
republican in form, with " the same right of sovereignty, freedom, and 
independence as the other States." 

In 1787 it was the object of the wisest and ablest legislation found 
in any merely human records. No man can study the secret history of 

THE " COMPACT OF 1787," 

and not feel that Providence was guiding with sleepless eye these unborn 
States. The ordinance that on July 13, 1787, finally became the incor- 
porating act, has a most marvelous history. Jefferson had vainly tried 
to secure a system of government for the northwestern territory. He 
was an emancipationist of that day, and favored the exclusion of slavery 
from the territory Virginia had ceded to the general government ; but 
the South voted him down. as often as it came up. In 1787, as late as 
July 10, an organizing act without the anti-slavery clause was pending. 
This concession to the South was expected to carry it. Congress was in 



20 HISTORY OP THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 

session in New York City. On July 5, Rev. Dr. Manasseli Cutler, of 
Massachusetts, came into New York to lobby on the northwestern terri- 
tory. Everything seemed to fall into his hands. Events were ripe. 

The state of the public credit, the growing of Southern prejudice, 
the basis of his mission, his personal character, all combined to complete 
one of those sudden and marvelous revolutions of public sentiment that 
once in five or ten centuries are seen to sweep over a country like the 
breath of the Almighty. Cutler was a graduate of Yale — received his 
A.M. from Harvard, and his D.D. from Yale. He had studied and taken 
degrees in the three learned professions, medicine, law, and divinity. He 
had thus America's best indorsement. He had published a scientific 
examination of the plants of New England. His name stood second only 
to that of Franklin as a scientist in America. He was a courtly gentle- 
man of the old style, a man of commanding presence, and of inviting 
face. The Southern members said they had never seen such a gentleman 
in the North. He came representing a company that desired to purchase 
a tract of land now included in Ohio, for the purpose of planting a colony. 
It was a speculation. Government money was worth eighteen cents on 
the dollar. This Massachusetts company had collected enough to pur- 
chase 1,500,000 acres of land. Other speculators in New York made 
Dr. Cutler their agent (lobbyist). On the 12th he represented a demand 
for 6,500,000 acres. This would reduce the national debt. Jefferson 
and Virginia were regarded as authority concerning the land Virginia 
had just ceded. Jefferson's policy wanted to provide for the public credit, 
and this was a good opportunity to do something. 

Massachusetts then owned the territory of Maine, which she was 
crowding on the market. She was opposed to opening the northwestern 
region. This fired the zeal of Virginia. The South caught the inspira- 
tion, and all exalted Dr. Cutler. The English minister invited him to 
dine with some of the Southern gentlemen. He was the center of interest. 

The entire South rallied round him. Massachusetts could not vote 
against him, because many of the constituents of her members were 
interested personally in the western speculation. Thus Cutler, making 
friends with the South, and, doubtless, using all the arts of the lobby, 
was enabled to command the situation. True to deeper convictions, he 
dictated one of the most compact and finished documents of wise states- 
manship that has ever adorned any human law book. Ho borrowed from 
Jefferson the term " Articles of Compact," which, preceding the federal 
constitution, rose into the most sacred character. He then followed very 
closely the constitution of Massachusetts, adopted three years before. 
Its most marked points were : 

1. The exclusion of slavery from the territory forever. 

2. Provision for public schools, giving one township for a seminary, 



HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLESTOIS. 21 

and every section numbered 16 in each township ; that is, one-thirty-sixth 
of all the land, for public schools. 

3. A provision prohibiting the adoption of any constitution or the 
enactment of any law that should nullify pre-existing contracts. 

Be it forever remeral)ered that this compact declared that " Religion, 
morality, and knowledge being necessary to good government and the 
happiness of mankind, schools and the means of education shall always 
be encouraged." 

Dr. Cutler planted himself on this platform and would not yield. 
Griving his unqualified declaration that it was that or nothing — that unle^s 
they could make the land desirable they did not want it — he took his 
horse and buggy, and started for the constitutional convention in Phila- 
delpliia. On July 13, 1787, the bill was put upon its passage, and was 
unanimously adopted, every Southern member voting for it, and only one 
man, Mr. Yates, of New York, voting against it. But as the States voted 
as States, Yates lost his vote, and the compact was put beyond repeal. 

Thus the great States of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan and Wis- 
consin — a vast empire, the heart of the great valley — were consecrated 
to freedom, intelligence, and honesty. Thus the great heart of the nation 
was prepared for a year and a day and an hour. In the light of these eighty- 
nine years I affirm that this act was the salvation of the republic and the 
destruction of slavery. Soon the South saw their great blunder, and 
tried to repeal the compact. In 1803 Congress referred it to a committee 
of which John Randolph was chairman. He reported that this ordinance 
was a compact, and opposed repeal. Thus it stood a rock, in the way 
of the on-rushing sea of slavery. 

With all this timely aid it was, after all, a most desperate and pro- 
tracted struggle to keep the soil of Illinois sacred to freedom. It was 
the natural battle-field for the irrepressible conflict. In the southern end 
of the State slavery preceded the compact. It existed among the old 
French settlers, and was hard to eradicate. The southern part of the 
State was settled from the slave States, and this population brought their 
laws, customs, and institutions with them. A stream of population from 
the North poured into the northern part of the State. These sections 
misunderstood and hated each other perfectly. The Southerners regarded 
the Yankees as a skinning, tricky, penurious race of peddlers, filling the 
country with tinware, brass clocks, and wooden nutmegs. The North- 
erner thought of the Southerner as a lean, lank, lazy creature, burrowing 
in a hut, and rioting in whisky, dirt and ignorance. These causes aided 
in making the struggle long and bitter. So strong was the sympathy 
with slavery that, in spite of the ordinance of 1787, and in spite of the 
deed of cession, it was determined to allow the old French settlers to 
retain their slaves. Planters from the slave States might bring their 



22 HISTOKY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 

slaves, if they would give them a chance to choose freedom or years 
of service and bondage for their children till they should become 
thirty years of age. If they chose freedom they must leave the State 
in sixt}^ days or be sold as fugitives. Servants were whipped for offenses 
for which white men'are fined. Each lash paid forty cents of the fine. A 
negro ten miles from home without a pass was whipped. These famous 
laws were imported from the slave States just as they imported laws for 
the inspection of flax and wool when there was neither in the State. 

These Black Laws are now wiped out. A vigorous effort was made 
to protect slavery in the State Constitution of 1817. It barely failed. 
It was renewed in 1825, when a convention was asked to make a new 
constitution. After a hard fight the convention was defeated. But 
slaves did not disappear from the census of the State until 1850. There 
were mobs and murders in the interest of slavery. Lovejoy was added 
to the list of martyrs — a sort of first-fruits of that long life of immortal 
heroes who saw freedom as the one supreme desire of their souls, and 
were so enamored of her that they preferred to die rather than survive her. 

The population of 12,282 that occupied the territory in A.D. 1800, 
increased to 45,000 in A.D. 1818, when the State Constitution was 
adopted, and Illinois took her place in the Union, with a star on the flag 
and two votes in the Senate. 

Shadrach Bond was the first Governor, and in his first message he 
recommended the construction of the Illinois and Michigan Canal. 

The simple economy in those days is seen in the fact that the entire 
bill for stationery for the first Legislature was only $13.50. Yet this 
simple body actually enacted a very superior code. 

There was no money in the territory before the war of 1812. Deer 
skins and coon skins were the circulating medium. In 1821, the Legis- 
lature ordained a State Bank on the credit of the State. It issued notes 
in the likeness of bank bills. These notes were made a legal tender for 
every thing, and the bank was ordered to loan to the people 8100 on per- 
sonal security, and more on mortgages. They actually passed a resolu- 
tion requesting the Secretary of the Treasury of the United States to 
receive these notes for land. The old French Lieutenant Governor, Col. 
Menard, put the resolution as follows: " Gentlemen of the Senate : It is 
moved and seconded dat de notes of dis bank be made land-office money. 
All in favor of dat motion say aye ; all against it say no. It is decided 
in de affirmative. Now, gentlemen, I bet you one hundred dollar he 
never be land-office money ! " Hard sense, like hard money, is always 
above par. 

This old Frenchman presents a fine figure up against the dark back- 
ground of most of his nation. They made no progress. They clung to 
their earliest and simplest implements. They never wore hats or caps. 



HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 23 

They pulled their blankets over their heads in the winter like the Indians, 
with whom they freely intermingled. 

Demagogism had an early development. One John Grammar (only 
in name), elected to the Territorial and State Legislatures of 1816 and 
1836, invented the policy of opposing every new thing, saying, " If it 
succeeds, no one will ask who voted agairist it. If it proves a failure, he 
could quote its record." In sharp contrast with Grammar was the char- 
acter of D. P. Cook, after whom the county containing Chicago was 
named. Such was his transparent integrity and remarkable ability that 
his will was almost the law of the State. In Congress, a yovmg man, 
and from a poor State, he was made Chairman of the Ways and Means 
Committee. He was pre-eminent for standing by his committee, regard- 
less of consequences. It was his integrity that elected John Quincy 
Adams to the Presidency. There were four candidates in 1824, Jackson, 
Clay, Crawford, and John Quincy Adams. There being no choice by the 
people, the election was thrown into the House. It was so balanced that 
it turned on his vote, and that he cast for Adams, electing him ; then 
went home to face the wrath of the Jackson party in Illinois. It cost 
him all but character and greatness. It is a suggestive comment on the 
times, that there was no legal interest till 1830. It often reached 150 
per cent., usually 50 per cent. Then it was reduced to 12, and now to 
10 per cent. 

PHYSICAL FEATURES OF THE PRAIRIE STATE. 

In area the State has 55,410 square miles of territory. It is about 
150 miles wide and 400 miles long, stretching in latitude from Maine to 
North Carolina. It embraces wide variety of climate. It is tempered 
on the north by the great inland, saltless, tideless sea, which keeps the 
thermometer from either extreme. Being a table land, from 600 to 1,600 
feet above the level of the sea, one is prepared to find on the health 
maps, prepared by the general government, an almost clean and perfect 
record. In freedom from fever and malarial diseases and consumptions, 
the three deadly enemies of the American Saxon, Illinois, as a State, 
stands without a superior. She furnishes one of the essential conditions 
of a great people — sound bodies. I suspect that this fact lies back of 
that old Delaware word, Illini, superior men. 

The great battles of history that have been determinative of dynas- 
ties and destinies have been strategical battles, chiefly the question of 
position. Thermopylse has been the war-cry of freemen for twenty-four 
centuries. It only tells how much there may be in position. All this 
advantage belongs to Illinois. It is in the heart of the greatest valley in 
the world, the vast region between the mountains — a valley that could 



24 HISTORY OP THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 

feed mankind for one thousand years. It is well on toward the center of 
the continent. It is in the great temperate belt, in which have been 
found nearly all the aggressive civilizations of history. It has sixty-five 
miles of frontage on the head of the lake. With the Mississippi forming 
the western and southern boundary, with the Ohio running along the 
southeastern line, with the Illinois River and Canal dividing the State 
diagonally from the lake to the Lower Mississippi, and with the Rock and 
Wabash Rivers furnishing altogether 2,000 miles of water-front, con- 
necting with, and running through, in all about 12,000 miles of navi- 
gable water. 

But this is not all. These waters are made most available by the 
fact that the lake and the State lie on the ridge running into the great 
valley from the east. Within cannon-shot of the lake the water runs 
away from the lake to the Gulf. The lake now empties at both ends, 
one into the Atlantic and one into the Gulf of Mexico. The lake thus 
seems to hang over the land. This makes the dockage most serviceable ; 
there are no steep banks to damage it. Both lake and river are made 
for use. 

The climate varies from Portland to Richmond ; it favors every pro- 
duct of the continent, including the tropics, with less than half a dozen 
exceptions. It produces every great nutriment of the world except ban- 
anas and rice. It is hardly too much to say that it is the most productive 
spot known to civilization. With the soil full of bread and the earth full 
of minerals ; with an upper surface of food and an under layer of fuel ; 
with perfect natural drainage, and abundant springs and streams and 
navigable rivers ; half way between the forests of the North and the fruits 
of the South ; within a day's ride of the great deposits of iron, coal, cop- 
per, lead, and zinc ; containing and controlling the great grain, cattle, 
pork, and lumber markets of the world, it is not strange that Illinois has 
the advantage of position. 

This advantage has been supplemented by the character of the popu- 
lation. In the early days when Illinois was first admitted to the Union, 
her population were chief!}'- from Kentucky and Virginia. But, in the 
conflict of ideas concerning slavery, a strong tide of emigration came in 
from the East, and soon changed this composition. In 1870 her non- 
native population were from colder soils. New York furnished 133,290 ; 
Oliio gave 102,623; Pennsylvania sent on 98,352; the entire South gave 
us only 206,734. In all her cities, and in all her German and Scandina- 
vian and other foreign colonies, Illinois has only about one-fifth of her 
people of foreign birth. 



HISTORY OF THE STATE OP ILLIN^OIS. 26 



PROGRESS OF DEVELOPMENT. 

One of the greatest elements in the early development of Illinois is 
the Illinois and Michigan Canal, connecting the Illinois and Mississippi 
Rivers with the lakes. It was of the utmost importance to the State. 
It was recommended by Gov. Bond, the first governor, in his first message. 
In 1821, the Legislature appropriated 110,000 for surveying the route. 
Two bright young engineers surveyed it, and estimated the cost at 
$600,000 or $700,000. It finally cost 18,000,000. In 1825, a law was 
passed to incorporate the Canal Company, but no stock was sold. In 
1826, upon the solicitation of Cook, Congress gave 800,000 acres of land 
on the line of tlie work. In 1828, another law — commissioners appointed, 
and work commenced with new survey and new estimates. In 1834-35, 
George Farquhar made an able report on the whole matter. This was, 
doubtless, the ablest report ever made to a western legislature, and it 
became the model for subsequent reports and action. From this the 
work went on till it was finished in 1848. It cost tlie State a large 
amount of money ; but it gave to the industries of the State an impetus 
that pushed it up into the first rank of greatness. It was not built as a 
speculation any more than a doctor is employed on a speculation. But 
it has paid into the Treasury of the State an average annual net sum of 
over $111,000. 

Pending the construction of the canal, the land and town-lot fever 
broke out in the State, in 1834-35. It took on the malignant type in 
Chicago, lifting the town up into a city. The disease spread over the 
entire State and adjoining States. It was epidemic. It cut up men's 
farms without regard to locality, and cut up the purses of the purchasers 
without regard to consequences. It is estimated that building lots enough 
were sold in Indiana alone to accommodate every citizen then in the 
United States. 

Towns and cities were exported to the Eastern market by the ship- 
load. There was no lack of buyers. Every up-ship came freighted with 
speculators and their money. 

This distemper seized upon the Legislature in 1836-37, and left not 
one to tell the tale. They enacted a system of internal improvement 
without a parallel in the grandeur of its conception. They ordered the 
construction of 1,300 miles of railroad, crossing the State in all direc- 
tions. This was surpassed by the river and canal improvements. 
There were a few counties not touched by either railroad or river or 
canal, and those were to be comforted and compensated by the free dis- 
tribution of !$200,000 among them. To inflate this balloon beyond cre- 
dence it was ordered that work should be commenced on both ends of 



26 HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 

each of these railroads and rivers, and at each river-crossing, all at the 
same time. The appropriations for these vast improvements were over 
$12,000,000, and commissioners were appointed to borrow the money on 
the credit of the State. Remember that all this was in tlie early days of 
railroading, when railroads were luxuries ; that the State had whole 
counties with scarcely a cabin ; and that the population of the State was 
less than 400,000, and you can form some idea of the vigor with which 
these brave men undertook the work of making a great State. In the 
light of history I am compelled to say that this was only a premature 
throb of the power that actually slumbered in the soil of the State. It 
was Hercules in the cradle. 

At this juncture the State Bank loaned its funds largely to Godfrey 
Gilman & Co., and to other leading houses, for the purpose of drawing 
trade from St. Louis to Alton. Soon they failed, and took down the 
bank with them. 

In 1840, all hope seemed gone. A population of 480,000 were loaded 
with a debt of $14,000,000. It had only six small cities, really only 
towns, namely : Chicago, Alton, Springfield, Quincy, Galena, Nauvoo. 
This debt was to be cared for when there was not a dollar in the treas- 
ury, and when the State had borrowed itself out of all credit, and when 
there was not good money enough in the hands of all the people to pay 
the interest of the debt for a single year. Yet, in the presence of all 
these difficulties, the young State steadily refused to repudiate. Gov. 
Ford took hold of the problem and solved it, bringing the State through 
in triumph. 

Having touched lightly upon some of the more distinctive points in 
the history of the development of Illinois, let us next briefly consider the 

MATERIAL RESOURCES OF THE STATE. 

It is a garden four hundred miles long and one hundred and fifty 
miles wide. Its soil is chiefly a black sandy loam, from six inches to 
sixty feet thick. On the American bottoms it has been cultivated for 
one hundred and fifty years without renewal. About the old French 
towns it has yielded corn for a century and a half without rest or lielp. 
It produces nearly everything green in the temperate and tropical zones. 
She leads all other States in the number of acres actually under plow. 
Her products from 25,000,000 of acres are incalculable. Her mineral 
wealth is scarcely second to her agricultural power. She has coal, iron, 
lead, copper, zinc, many varieties of building stone, fire clay, cuma clay, 
common brick clay, sand of all kinds, gravel, mineral paint — every thing 
needed for a'high civilization. Left to herself, she has the elements of 
all greatness. The single item of coal is too vast for an appreciative 



HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 27 

handling in figures. We can handle it in general terms like algebraical 
signs, but long before we get up into the millions and billions the human 
mind drops down from comprehension to mere symbolic apprehension. 

When I tell you that nearly four-fifths of the entire State is under- 
laid with a deposit of coal more than forty feet thick on the average (now 
estimated, by recent surveys, at seventy feet thick), you can get some 
idea of its amount, as you do of the amount of the national debt. There 
it is ! 41,000 square miles — one vast mine into which you could put 
any of the States ; in which you could bury scores of European and 
ancient empires, and have room enough all round to work without know- 
ing that they had been sepulchered there. 

Put this vast coal-bed down by the other great coal deposits of the 
world, and its importance becomes manifest. Great Britain has 12,000 
square miles of coal; Spain, 3,000; France, 1,719 ; Belgium, 578 ; Illinois 
about twice as many square miles as all combined. Virginia has 20,000 
square miles ; Pennsylvania, 16,000 ; Ohio, 12,000. Illinois has 41,000 
square miles. One-seventh of all the known coal on this continent is in 
Illinois. 

Could we sell the coal in this single State for one-seventh of one cent 
a ton it would pay the national debt. Converted into power, even with 
the wastage in our common engines, it would do more work than could 
be done by the entire race, beginning at Adam's wedding and working 
ten hours a day through all the centuries till the present time, and right 
on into the future at the same rate for the next 600,000 years. 

Great Britain uses enough mechanical power to-day to give to each 
man, woman, and child in the kingdom the help and service of nineteen 
untiring servants. No wonder she has leisure and luxuries. • No wonder 
the home of the common artisan has in it more luxuries than could be 
found in the palace of good old King Arthur, Think, if you can conceive 
of it, of the vast army of servants that slumber in the soil of Illinois, 
impatiently awaiting the call of Genius to come forth to minister to our 
comfort. 

At the present rate of consumption England's coal supply will be 
exhausted in 250 years. When this is gone she must transfer her dominion 
either to the Indies, or to British America, which I would not resist ; or 
to some other people, which I would regret as a loss to civilization. 

COAL IS KING. 

At the same rate of consumption (which far exceeds our own) the 
deposit of coal in Illinois will last 120,000 years. And her kingdom shall 
be an everlasting kingdom. 

Let us turn, now from this reserve power to the annual products of 



28 HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 

the State. We shall not be humiliated in this field. Here we strike the 
secret of our national credit. Nature provides a market in the constant 
appetite of the race. Men must eat, and if we can furnish the provisions 
we can command the treasure. All that a man hath will he give for his 
hfe. 

According to the last census Illinois produced 30,000,000 of bushels 
of wheat. That is more wheat than was raised by any other State in the 
Union. She raised last year 130,000,000 of bushels of corn — twice as 
much as any other State, and one-sixth of all the corn raised in the United 
States. She harvested 2,747,000 tons of hay, nearly one-tenth of all the 
hay in the Republic. It is not generally appreciated, but it is true, that 
the hay crop of the country is worth more than the cotton crop. The 
hay of Illinois equals the cotton of Louisiana. Go to Charleston, S. C, 
and see them peddling handfuls of hay or grass, almost as a curiosity, 
as we regard Chinese gods or the cryolite of Greenland ; drink your 
coffee and condensed milk ; and walk back from the coast for many a 
league through the sand and burs till you get up into the better atmos- 
phere of the mountains, without seeing a waving meadow or a grazing 
herd ; then you will begin to appreciate the meadows of the Prairie State, 
where the grass often grows sixteen feet high. 

The value of her farm implements is 1)211,000,000, and the value of 
her live stock is only second to the great State of New York. Last year 
she had 25,000,000 hogs, and packed 2,113,845, about one-half of all that 
were packed in the United States. This is no insignificant item. Pork 
is a growing demand of the old world. Since the laborers of Europe 
have gotten a taste of our bacon, and we have learned how to pack it dry 
in boxes, like dry goods, the world has become the market. 

The hog is on the march into the future. His nose is ordained to 
uncover the secrets of dominion, and his feet shall be guided by the star 
of empire. 

Illinois marketed $57,000,000 worth of slaughtered animals — more 
than any other State, and a seventh of all the States. 

Be patient with me, and pardon my pride, and I will give you a list 
of some of the things in which Illinois excels all other States. 

Depth and richness of soil ; per cent, of good ground ; acres of 
improved land ; large farms — some farms contain from 40,000 to 60,000 
acres of cultivated land, 40,000 acres of corn on a single farm ; number of 
farmers ; amount of wheat, corn, oats and honey produced ; value of ani- 
mals for slaughter ; number of hogs ; amount of pork ; number of horses 
— three times as many as Kentucky, the horse State. 

Illinois excels all other States in miles of railroads and in miles of 
postal service, and in money orders sold per annum, and in the amount of 
lumber sold in her markets. 



HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 29 

Illinois is only second in many important matters. This sample list 
comprises a few of the more important : Permanent school fund (good 
for a young state) ; total income for educational purposes ; number of pub- 
lishers of books, maps, papers, etc.; value of farm products and imple- 
ments, and of live stock ; in tons of coal mined. 

The shipping of Illinois is only second to New York. Out of one 
port during the business hours of the season of navigation she sends forth 
a vessel every ten minutes. This does not include canal boats, which go 
one every five minutes. No wonder she is only second in number of 
bankers and brokers or in physicians and surgeons. 

She is third in colleges, teachers and schools ; cattle, lead, hay, 
flax, sorghum and beeswax. 

She is fourth in population, in children enrolled in public schools, in 
law schools, in butter, potatoes and carriages. 

She is fifth in value of real and personal property, in theological 
seminaries and colleges exclusively for women, in milk sold, and in boots 
and shoes manufactured, and in book-binding. 

She is only seventh in the production of wood, while she is the 
twelfth in area. Surely that is well done for the Prairie State. She now 
has much more wood and growing timber than she had thirty years ago. 

A few leading industries will justify emphasis. She manufactures 
$205,000,000 worth of goods, which places her well up toward New York 
and Pennsylvania. The number of her manufacturing establishments 
increased from 1860 to 1870, 300 per cent.; capital employed increased 350 
per cent., and the amount of product increased 400 per cent. She issued 
5,500,000 copies of commercial and financial newspapers — only second to 
New York. She has 6,759 miles of railroad, thus leading all other States, 
worth $636,458,000, using 3,245 engines, and 67,712 cars, making a train 
long enough to cover one-tenth of the entire roads of the State. Her 
stations are only five miles apart. She carried last year 15,795,000 passen- 
gers, an average of 36^ miles, or equal to taking her entire population twice 
across the State. More than two-thirds of her land is within five miles of 
a railroad, and less than two per cent, is more than fifteen miles away. 

The State has a large financial interest in the Illinois Central railroad. 
The road was incorporated in 1850, and the State gave each alternate sec- 
tion for six miles on each side, and doubled the price of the remaining 
land, so keeping herself good. The road received 2,595,000 acres of land, 
and pays to the State one-seventh of the gross receipts. The State 
receives this year $350,000, and has received in all about $7,000,000. It 
is practically the people's road, and it has a most able and gentlemanly 
management. Add to this the annual receipts from the canal, $111,000, 
and a large per cent, of the State tax is provided for. 



30 HISTOKY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 



THE RELIGION AND MORALS 

of the State keep step with her productions and growth. She was born 
of the missionary spirit. It was a minister who secured for her the ordi- 
nance of 1787, by which she has been saved from slavery, ignorance, and 
dishonesty. Rev. Mr. Wiley, pastor of a Scotch congregation in Randolph 
County, petitioned the Constitutional Convention of 1818 to recognize 
Jesus Christ as king, and the Scriptures as the only necessary guide and 
book of law. The convention did not act in the case, and the old Cove- 
nanters refused to accept citizenship. They never voted until 1824, when 
the slavery question was submitted to the people; then they all voted 
against it and cast the determining votes. Conscience has predominated 
whenever a great moral question has been submitted to the people. 

But little mob violence has ever been felt in the State. In 1817 
regulators dis]30sed of a band of horse-thieves that infested the territory. 
The Mormon indignities finally awoke the same spirit. Alton was also 
the scene of a pro-slavery mob, in which Lovejoy was added to the list of 
martyrs. The moral sense of the people makes the law supreme, and gives 
to the State unruffled peace. 

With $22,300,000 in church property, and 4,298 church organizations, 
the State has that divine police, the sleepless patrol of moral ideas, that 
alone is able to secure perfect safety. Conscience takes the knife from 
the assassin's hand and the bludgeon from the grasp of the highwayman. 
We sleep in safety, not because we are behind bolts and bars — these only 
fence against the innocent ; not because a lone officer drowses on a distant 
corner of a street ; not because a sheriff may call his posse from a remote 
part of the county ; but because conscience guards the very portals of the 
air and stirs in the deepest recesses of the public mind. This spirit issues 
within the State 9,500,000 copies of religious papers annually, and receives 
still more from without. Thus the crime of the State is only one-fourth 
that of New York and one-half that of Pennsylvania. 

Illinois never had but one duel between her own citizens. In Belle- 
ville, in 1820, Alphonso Stewart and William Bennett arranged to vindi- 
cate injured honor. The seconds agreed to make it a sham, and make 
them shoot blanks. Stewart was in the secret. Bennett mistrusted some- 
thing, and, unobserved, slipped a bullet into his gun and killed Stewart. 
He then fled the State. After two years he was caught, tried, convicted, 
and, in spite of friends and political aid, was hung. This fixed the code 
of honor on a Christian basis, and terminated its use in Illinois. 

The early preachers were ignorant men, who were accounted eloquent 
according to the strength of their voices. But they set the style for all 
public speakers. Lawyers and political speakers followed this rule. Gov. 



HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS^ 81 

Ford says: "Nevertheless, these first preachers were of incalculable 
benefit to the country. They inculcated justice and morality. To them 
are we indebted for the first Christian character of the Protestant portion 
of the people." 

In education Illinois surpasses her material resources. The ordinance 
of 1787 consecrated one thirty-sixth of her soil to common schools, and 
the law of 1818, the first law that went upon her statutes, gave three per 
cent, of all the rest to 

EDUCATION INSTEAD OF HIGHWAYS. 

The old compact secures this interest forever, and by its yoking 
morality and intelligence it precludes the legal interference with the Bible 
in the public schools. With such a start it is natural that we should have 
11,050 schools, and that our illiteracy should be less than New York or 
Pennsylvania, and only about one-half of Massachusetts. We are not to 
blame for not having more than one-half as many idiots as the great 
States. These public schools soon made colleges inevitable. The first 
college, still flourishing, was started in Lebanon in 1828, by the M. E. 
church, and named after Bishop McKendree. Illinois College, at Jackson- 
ville, supported by the Presbyterians, followed in 1830. In 1832 the Bap- 
tists built Shurtleff College, at Alton. Then the Presbyterians built Knox 
College, at Galesburg, in 1838, and the Episcopalians built Jubilee College, 
at Peoria, in 1847. After these early years colleges have rained down. 
A settler could hardly encamp on the prairie but a college would spring 
up by his wagon. The State now has one very well endowed and equipped 
university, namely, the Northwestern University, at Evanston, with six 
colleges, ninety instructors, over 1,000 students, and $1,500,000 endow- 
ment. 

Rev. J. M. Peck was the first educated Protestant minister in tne 
State. He settled at Rock Spring, in St. Clair County, 1820, and left his 
impress on the State. Before 1837 only party papers were published, but 
Mr. Peck published a Gazetteer of Illinois. Soon after John Russell, of 
Bluffdale, published essays and tales showing genius. Judge James Hall 
published The Illinois Monthly Magazine with great ability, and an annual 
called The Western Souvenir^ which gave him an enviable fame all over the 
United States. From these beginnings Illinois has gone on till she has 
more volumes in public libaaries even than Massachusetts, and of the 
44,500,000 volumes in all the public libraries of the United States, she 
has one-thirteenth. In newspapers she stands fourth. Her increase is 
marvelous. In 1850 she issued 5,000,000 copies; in 1860, 27,590,000 ; in 
1870, 113,140,000. In 1860 she had eighteen colleges and seminaries ; in 
1870 she had eighty. That is a grand advance for the war decade. 

This brings us to a record unsurpassed in the history of any age, 



32 HISTORY OF THE STATE OF H^LINOIS. 



THE WAR RECORD OF ILLINOIS. 

I hardly know where to begin, or how to advance, or what to say. I 
can at best give you only a broken synopsis of her deeds, and you must 
put them in the order of glory for yourself. Her sons have always been 
foremost on fields of danger. In 1832-33, at the call of Gov. Reynolds, 
her sons drove Blackhawk over the Mississippi. 

When the Mexican war came, in May, 1846, 8,370 men offered them- 
selves when only 3,720 could be accepted. The fields of Buena Vista and 
Vera Cruz, and the storming of Cerro Gordo, will carry the glory of Illinois 
soldiers along after the infamy of the cause they served has been forgotten. 
But it was reserved till our day for her sons to find a field and cause and 
foemen that could fitly illustrate their spirit and heroism. Illinois put 
into her own regiments for the United States government 256,000 men, 
and into the army through other States enough to swell the number to 
290,000. This far exceeds all the soldiers of' the federal government in 
all the war of the revolution. Her total years of service were over 600,000. 
She enrolled men from eighteen to forty-five years of age when the law 
of Congress in 1864 — the test time — only asked for those from twenty to 
forty-five. Her enrollment was otherwise excessive. Her people wanted 
to go, and did not take the pains to correct the enrollment. Thus the 
basis of fixing the quota was too great, and then the quota itself, at least 
in the trying time, was far above any other State. 

Thus the demand on some counties, as Monroe, for example, took every 
able-bodied man in the county, and then did not have enough to fill the 
quota. Moreover, Illinois sent 20,844 men for ninety or one hundred days, 
for whom no credit was asked. When Mr. Lincoln's attention was called 
to the inequality of the quota compared with other States, he replied, 
" The country needs the sacrifice. We must put the whip on the free 
horse." In spite of all these disadvantages Illinois gave to the country 
73,000 years of service above all calls. With one-thirteenth of the popu- 
lation of the loyal States, she sent regularly one-tenth of all the soldiers, 
and in the peril of the closing calls, when patriots were few and weary, 
she then sent one-eighth of all that were called for by her loved and hon- 
ored son in the white house. Her mothers and daughters went into the 
fields to raise the grain and keep the children together, while the fathers 
and older sons went to the harvest fields of the world. I knew a father 
and four sons who agreed that one of them must stay at home ; and they 
pulled straws from a stack to see who might go. The father was left. 
The next day he came into the camp, saying : " Mother says she can get 
the crops in, and I am going, too." I know large Methodist churches 
from which every male member went to the army. Do you want to know 



HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 33 

what these heroes from Illinois did in the field ? Ask any soldier with a 
good record of his own, who is thus able to judge, and he will tell you 
that the Illinois men went in to win. It is common history that the greater 
victories were won in the West. When everything else looked dark Illi- 
nois was gaining victories all down the river, and dividing the confederacy. 
Sherman took with him on his great march forty-five regiments of Illinois 
infantry, three companies of artillery, and one company of cavalry. He 
could not avoid 

GOING TO THE SEA. 

If he had been killed, I doubt not the men would have gone right on. 
Lincoln answered all rumors of Sherman's defeat with, " It is impossible ; 
there is a mighty sight of fight in 100,000 Western men." Illinois soldiers 
brought home 300 battle-flags. The first United States flag that floated 
over Richmond was an Illinois fl'ag. She sent messengers and nurses to 
every field and hospital, to care for her sick and wounded sons. She said, 
" These suffering ones are my sons, and I will care for them." 

When individuals had given all, then cities and towns came forward 
with their credit to the extent of many millions, to aid these men and 
their families. 

Illinois gave the country the great general of the war — Ulysses S. 
Grant — since honored with two terms of the Presidency of the United 
States. 

One other name from Illinois comes up in all minds, embalmed in all 
hearts, that must have the supreme place in this story of our glory and 
of our nation's honor ; that name is Abraham Lincoln, of Illinois. 

The analysis of Mr. Lincoln's character is difficult on account of its 
symmetry. 

In this age we look with admiration at his uncompromising honesty. 
And well we may, for this saved us. Thousands throughout the length 
and breadth of our country who knew him only as " Honest Old Abe," 
voted for him on that account ; and wisely did they choose, for no other 
man could have carried us through the fearful night of the war. When 
his plans were too vast for our comprehension, and his faith in the cause 
too sublime for our participation ; when it was all night about us, and all 
dread before us, and all sad and desolate behind us ; when not one ray 
shone upon our cause ; when traitors were haughty and exultant at the 
South, and fierce and blasphemous at the North ; when the loyal men here 
seemed almost in the minority ; when the stoutest heart quailed, the bravest 
cheek paled ; when generals were defeating each other for place, and 
contractors were leeching out the very heart's blood of the prostrate 
republic : when every thing else had failed us, we looked at this calm, 
patient man standing like a rock in the storm, and said : " Mr. Lincoln 



34 HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 

is honest, and we can trust him still." Holding to this single point with 
the energy of faith and despair we held together, and, under God, he 
brought us through to victory. 

His practical wisdom made him the wonder of all lands. With such 
certainty did Mr. Lincoln follow causes to their ultimate effects, that his 
foresight of contingencies seemed almost prophetic. 

He is radiant with all the great virtues, and his memory shall shed a 
glory upon this age that shall fill the eyes of men as they look into his- 
tory. Other men have excelled him in some point, but, taken at all 
points, all in all, he stands head and shoulders above every other man of 
6,000 years. An administrator, he saved the nation in the perils of 
unparalleled civil war. A statesman, he justified his measures by their 
success. A philanthropist, he gave liberty to one race and salvation to 
another. A moralist, he bowed from the summit of human power to the 
foot of the Cross, and became a Christian. A mediator, he exercised mercy 
under the most absolute abeyance to law. A leader, he was no partisan. 
A commander, he was untainted with blood. A ruler in desperate times, 
he was unsullied with crime. A man, he has left no word of passion, no 
thought of malice, no trick of craft, no act of jealousy, no purpose of 
selfish ambition. Thus perfected, without a model, and without a peer, 
he was dropped into these troubled years to adorn and embellish all that 
is good and all that is great in our humanity, and to present to all coming 
time the representative of the divine idea of free government. 

It is not too much to say that away down in the future, when the 
republic has fallen from its niche in the wall of time ; when the great 
war itself shall have faded out in the distance like a mist on the horizon ; 
when the Anglo-Saxon language shall be spoken only by the tongue of 
the stranger ; then the generations looking this way shall see the great 
president as the supreme figure in this vortex of history 

CHICAGO. 

It is impossible in our brief space to give more than a meager sketch 
of such a city as Chicago, which is in itself the greatest marvel of the 
Prairie State. This mysterious, majestic, mighty city, born first of water, 
and next of fire ; sown in weakness, and raised in power ; planted among 
the willows of the marsh, and crowned with the glory of the mountains ; 
sleeping on the bosom of the prairie, and rocked on the bosom of the sea ; 
the youngest city of the world, and still the eye of the prairie, as Damas- 
cus, the oldest city of the world, is the eye of the desert. "With a com- 
merce far exceeding that of Corinth on her isthmus, in the highway to 
the East ; with the defenses of a continent piled around her by the thou- 
sand miles, making her far safer than Rome on the banks of the Tiber ; 



HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 35 

with schools eclipsing Alexandria and Athens ; with liberties more con- 
spicuous than those of the old republics ; with a heroism equal to the first 
Caithage, and with a sanctity scarcely second to that of Jerusalem — set 
your thoughts on all this, lifted into the eyes of all men by the miracle of 
its growth, illuminated by the flame of its faU, and transfigured by the 
divinity of its resurrection, and you will feel, as I do, the utter impossi- 
bility of compassing this subject as it deserves. Some impression of her 
importance is received from the shock her burning gave to the civilized 
world. 

When the doubt of her calamity was removed, and the horrid fact 
was accepted, there went a shudder over all cities, and a quiver over all 
lands. There was scarcely a town in the civilized world that did not 
shake on the brink of this opening chasm. The flames of our homes red- 
dened all skies. The city was set upon a hill, and could not be hid. All 
eyes were turned upon it. To have struggled and suffered amid the 
scenes of its fall is as distinguishing as to have fought at Thermopylae, or 
Salamis, or Hastings, or Waterloo, or Bunker Hill. 

Its calamity amazed the world, because it was felt to be the common 
property of mankind. 

The early history of the city is full of interest, just as the early his- 
tory of such a man as Washington or Lincoln becomes public property, 
and is cherished by every patriot. 

Starting with 560 acres in 1833, it embraced and occupied 23,000 
acres in 1869, and, having now a population of more than 500,000, it com- 
mands general attention. 

The first settler — Jean Baptiste Pointe au Sable, a mulatto from the 
West Indies — came and began trade with the Indians in 1796. John 
Kinzie became his successor in 1804, in which year Fort Dearborn was 
erected. 

A mere trading-post was kept here from that time till about the time 
of the Blackhawk war, in 1832. It was not the city. It was merely a 
cock crowing at midnight. The morning was not yet. In 1833 the set- 
tlement about the fort was incorporated as a town. The voters were 
divided on the propriety of such corporation, twelve voting for it and one 
against it. Four years later it was incorporated as a city, and embraced 
660 acres. 

The produce handled in this city is an indication of its power. Grain 
and flour were imported from the East till as late as 1837. The first 
exportation by way of experiment was in 1839. Exports exceeded imports 
first in 1842. The Board of Trade was organized in 1848, but it was so 
weak that it needed nursing till 1855. Grain was purchased by the 
wagon-load in the street. 

I remember sitting with my father on a load of wheat, in the long 



36 HISTOKY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 

line of wagons along Lake street, while the buyers came and untied the 
bags, and examined the grain, and made their bids. That manner of 
business had to cease with the day of small things. Now our elevators 
will hold 15,000,000 bushels of grain. The cash value of the produce 
handled in a year is 1215,000,000, and the produce weighs 7,000,000 
tons or 700,000 car loads. This handles thirteen and a half ton each 
minute, all the year round. One tenth of all the wheat in the United 
States is handled in Chicago. Even as long ago as 1863 the receipts of 
grain in Chicago exceeded those of the goodly city of St. Louis, and in 
1854 the exports of grain from Chicago exceeded those of New York and 
doubled those of St. Petersburg, Archangel, or Odessa, the largest grain 
markets in Europe. 

The manufacturing interests of the city are not contemptible. In 
1873 manufactories employed 45,000 operatives ; in 1876, 60,000. The 
manufactured product in 1875 was worth $177,000,000. 

No estimate of the size and power of Chicago would be adequate 
that did not put large emphasis on the railroads. Before they came 
thundering along our streets canals were the hope of our country. But 
who ever thinks now of traveling by canal packets ? In June, 1852, 
there were only forty miles of railroad connected with the city. The 
old Galena division of the Northwestern ran out to Elgin. But now, 
who can count the trains and measure the roads that seek a terminus or 
connection in this city ? The lake stretches away to the north, gathering 
in to this center all the harvests that might otherwise pass to the north 
of us. If you will take a map and look at the adjustment of railroads, 
you will see, first, that Chicago is the great railroad center of the world, 
as New York is the commercial city of this continent ; and, second, that 
the railroad lines form the iron spokes of a great wheel whose hub is 
this city. The lake furnishes the only break in the spokes, and this 
seems simply to have pushed a few spokes together on each shore. See 
the eighteen trunk lines, exclusive of eastern connections. 

Pass round the circle, and view their numbers and extent. There 
is the great Northwestern, with all its branches, one branch creeping 
along the lake shore, and so reaching to the north, into the Lake Superior 
regions, away to the right, and on to the Northern Pacific on the left, 
swinging around Green Bay for iron and copper and silver, twelve months 
in the year, and reaching out for the wealth of the great agricultural 
belt and isothermal line traversed by the Northern Pacific. Another 
branch, not so far north, feeling for the heart of the Badger State. 
Another pushing lower down the Mississippi — all these make many con- 
nections, and tapping all the vast wheat regions of Minnesota, Wisconsin, 
Iowa, and all the regions this side of sunset. There is that elegant road, 
the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy, running out a goodly number of 



HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 37 

branches, and reaping the great fields this side of the Missouri River. 
I can only mention the Chicago, Alton & St. Louis, our Illinois Central, 
described elsewhere, and the Chicago & Rock Island. Further around 
we come to the lines connecting us with all the eastern cities. The 
Chicago, Indianapolis & St. Louis, the Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne & 
Chicago, the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern, and the Michigan Cen- 
tral and Great Western, give us many highways to the seaboard. Thus we 
reach the Mississippi at five points, from St. Paul to Cairo and the Gulf 
itself by two routes. We also reach Cincinnati and Baltimore, and Pitts- 
burgh and Philadelphia, and New York. North and south run the water 
courses of the lakes and the rivers, broken just enough at this point to 
make a pass. Through this, from east to west, run the long lines that 
stretch from ocean to ocean. 

This is the neck of the glass, and the golden sands of commerce 
must pass into our hands. Altogether we have more than 10,000 miles 
of railroad, directly tributary to this city, seeking to unload their wealth 
in our coffers. All these roads have come themselves by the infallible 
instinct of capital. Not a dollar was ever given by the city to secure 
one of them, and only a small per cent, of stock taken originally by her 
citizens, and that taken simply as an investment. Coming in the natural 
order of events, they will not be easily diverted. 

There is still another showing to all this. The connection between 
New York and San Francisco is by the middle route. This passes inevit- 
ably through Chicago. St. Louis wants the Southern Pacific or Kansas 
Pacific, and pushes it out through Denver, and so on up to Cheyenne. 
But before the road is fairly under way, the Chicago roads shove out to 
Kansas City, making even the Kansas Pacific a feeder, and actually leav- 
ing St. Louis out in the cold. It is not too much to expect that Dakota, 
Montana, and Washington Territory will find their great market in Chi- 
cago. 

But these are not all. Perhaps I had better notice here the ten or 
fifteen new roads that have just entered, or are just entering, our city. 
Their names are all that is necessary to give. Chicago & St. Paul, look- 
ing up the Red River country to the British possessions ; the Chicago, 
Atlantic & Pacific ; the Chicago, Decatur & State Line ; the Baltimore & 
Ohio; the Chicago, Danville & Vincennes; the Chicago & LaSalle Rail- 
road ; the Chicago, Pittsburgh & Cincinnati ; the Chicago and Canada 
Southern ; the Chicago and Illinois River Railroad. These, with their 
connections, and with the new connections of the old roads, already in 
process of erection, give to Chicago not less than 10,000 miles of new 
tributaries from the richest land on the continent. Thus there will be 
added to the reserve power, to the capital within reach of this city, not 
less than 81,000,000,000. 



88 HISTORY OF THE STATE OP ILLINOIS. 

Add to all this transporting power the ships that sail one every nine 
minutes of the business hours of the season of navigation ; add, also, the 
canal boats that leave one every five minutes during the same time — and 
you will see something of the business of the city. 

THE COMMERCE OF THIS CITY 

has been leaping along to keep pace with the growth of the country 
around us. In 1852, our commerce reached the hopeful sum of 
120,000,000. In 1870 it reached $400,000,000. In 1871 it was pushed 
up above 1450,000,000. And in 1875 it touched nearly double that. 

One-half of our imported goods come directly to Chicago. Grain 
enough is exported directly from our docks to the old world to employ a 
semi-weekly line of steamers of 3,000 tons capacity. This branch is 
not likely to be greatly developed. Even after the great Welland Canal 
is completed we shall have only fourteen feet of water. The great ocean 
vessels will continue to control the trade. 

The banking capital of Chicago is $24,431,000. Total exchange in 
1875, 1659,000,000. Her wholesale business in 1875 was $294,000,000. 
The rate of taxes is less than in an}'" other great city. 

The schools of Chicago are unsurpassed in America. Out of a popu- 
lation of 300,000 there were only 186 persons between the ages of six 
and twenty-one unable to read. This is the best known record. 

In 1831 the mail system was condensed into a half-breed, who went 
on foot to Niles, Mich., once in two weeks, and brought back what papers 
and news he could find. As late as 1846 there was often only one mail 
a week. A post-office was established in Chicago in 1833, and the post- 
master nailed up old boot-legs on one side of his shop to serve as boxes 
for the nabobs and literary men. 

It is an interesting fact in the growth of the young city that in the 
active life of the business men of that day the mail matter has grown to 
a daily average of over 6,500 pounds. It speaks equally well for the 
intelligence of the people and the commercial importance of the place, 
that the mail matter distributed to the territory immediately tributary to 
Chicago is seven times greater than that distributed to the territory 
immediately tributary to St. Louis. 

The improvements that have characterized the city are as startling 
as the city itself. In 1831, Mark Beaubien established a ferry over the 
river, and put himself under bonds to carry all the citizens free for the 
privilege of charging strangers. Now there are twenty-four large bridges 
and two tunnels. 

In 1833 the government expended $30,000 on the harbor. Then 
commenced that series of manoeuvers with the river that has made it one 



HISTORY OF THE STATE OF H^LINOIS. 39 

of the world's curiosities. It used to wind around in the lower end of 
the town, and make its way rippling over the sand into the lake at the 
foot of Madison street. They took it up and put it down where it now 
is. It was a narrow stream, so narrow that even moderately small crafts 
had to go up through the willows and cat's tails to the point near Lake 
street bridge, and back up one of the branches to get room enough in 
which to turn around. 

In 1844 the quagmires in the streets were first pontooned by plank 
roads, which acted in wet weather as public squirt-guns. Keeping you 
out of the mud, they compromised by squirting the mud over you. The 
wooden-block pavements came to Chicago in 1857. In 1840 water was 
delivered by peddlers in carts or by hand. Then a twenty-five horse- 
power engine pushed it through hollow or bored logs along the streets 
till 1854, when it was introduced into the houses by new works. The 
first fire-engine was used in 1835, and the first steam fire-engine in 1859. 
Gas was utilized for lighting the city in 1850. The Young Men's Chris- 
tian Association was organized in 1858, and horse railroads carried them 
to their work in 1859. The museum was opened in 1863. The alarm 
telegraph adopted in 1864. The opera-house built in 1865. The city 
grew from 560 acres in 1833 to 23,000 in 1869. In 1834, the taxes 
amounted to $48.90, and the trustees of the town borrowed $60 more for 
opening and improving streets. In 1835, the legislature authorized a loan 
of $2,000, and the treasurer and street commissioners resigned rather than 
plunge the town into such a gulf. 

Now the city embraces 36 square miles of territory, and has 30 miles 
of water front, besides the outside harbor of refuge, of 400 acres, inclosed 
by a crib sea-wall. One-third of the city has been raised up an average 
of eight feet, giving good pitch to the 263 miles of sewerage. The water 
of the city is above all competition. It is received through two tunnels 
extending to a crib in the lake two miles from shore. The closest analy- 
sis fails to detect any impurities, and, received 35 feet below the surface, 
it is always clear and cold. The first tunnel is five feet two inches in 
diameter and two miles long, and can deliver 50,000,000 of gallons per 
day. The second tunnel is seven feet in diameter and six miles long, 
running four miles under the city, and can deliver 100,000,000 of gal- 
lons per day. This water is distributed through 410 miles of water- 
mains. 

The three grand engineering exploits of the city are : First, lifting 
the city up on jack-screws, whole squares at a time, without interrupting 
the business, thus giving us good drainage ; second, running the tunnels 
under the lake, giving us the best water in the world ; and third, the 
turning the current of the river in its own channel, delivering us from the 
old abominations, and making decency possible. They, redound about 



40 HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 

equally to the credit of the engineering, to the energy of the people, and 
to the health of the city. 

That which really constitutes the city, its indescribable spirit, its soul, 
the way it lights up in every feature in the hour of action, has not been 
touched. In meeting strangers, one is often surprised how some homely 
women marry so well. Their forms are bad, their gait uneven and awk- 
ward, their complexion is dull, their features are misshapen and mismatch- 
ed, and when we see them there is no beauty that we should desire them. 
But when once they are aroused on some subject, they put on new pro- 
portions. They light up into great power. The real person comes out 
from its unseemly ambush, and captures us at will. They have power. 
They have ability to cause things to come to pass. We no longer wonder 
why they are in such high demand. So it is with our city. 

There is no grand scenery except the two seas, one of water, the 
other of prairie. Nevertheless, there is a spirit about it, a push, a breadth, 
a power, that soon makes it a place never to be forsaken. One soon 
ceases to believe in impossibilities. Balaams are the only prophets that are 
disappointed. The bottom that has been on the point of falling out has 
been there so long that it has grown fast. It can not fall out. It has all 
the capital of the world itching to get inside the corporation. 

The two great laws that govern the growth and size of cities are, 
first, the amount of territory for which they are the distributing and 
receiving jDoints ; second, the number of medium or moderate dealers that 
do this distributing. Monopolists build up themselves, not the cities. 
They neither eat, wear, nor live in proportion to their business. Both 
these laws help Chicago. 

The tide of trade is eastward — not up or down the map, but across 
the map. The lake runs up a wingdam for 500 miles to gather in the 
business. Commerce can not ferry up there for seven months in the year, 
and the facilities for seven months can do the work for twelve. Then the 
great region west of us is nearly all good, productive land. Dropping 
south into the trail of St. Louis, you fall into vast deserts and rocky dis- 
tricts, useful in holding the world together. St. Louis and Cincinnati, 
instead of rivaling and hurting Chicago, are her greatest sureties of 
dominion. They are far enough away to give sea-room, — farther off than 
Paris is from London, — and yet they are near enough to prevent the 
springing up of any other great city between them. 

St. Louis will be helped by the opening of the Mississippi, but also 
hurt. That will put New Orleans on her feet, and with a railroad running 
over into Texas and so West, she will tap the streams that now crawl up 
the Texas and Missouri road. The current is East, not North, and a sea- 
port at New Orleans can not permanently help St. Louis. 

Chicago is in the field almost alone, to handle the wealth of one- 



HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 41 

fourth of the territory of this great republic. This strip of seacoast 
divides its margins between Portland, Boston, New York, Philadelphia, 
Baltimore and Savannah, or some other great port to be created for the 
South in the next decade. But Chicago has a dozen empires casting their 
treasures into her lap. On a bed of coal that can run all the machinery 
of the world for 500 centuries ; in a garden that can feed the race by the 
thousand years ; at the head of the lakes that give her a temperature as a 
summer resort equaled by no great city in the land ; with a climate that 
insures the health of her citizens ; surrounded by all the great deposits 
of natural wealth in mines aud forests and herds, Chicago is the wonder 
of to-day, and will be the city of the future. 

MASSACRE AT FORT DEARBORN. 

During the war of 1812, Fort Dearborn became the theater of stirring 
invents. The garrison consisted of fifty-four men under command of 
Captain Nathan Heald, assisted by Lieutenant Helm (son-in-law of Mrs. 
Kinzie) and Ensign Ronan. Dr. Voorhees was surgeon. The only resi- 
dents at the post at that time were the wives of Captain Heald and Lieu- 
tenant Helm, and a few of the soldiers, Mr. Kinzie and his family, and 
a few Canadian voyageurs^ with their wives and children. The soldiers 
and Mr. Kinzie were on most friendly terms with the Pottawattamies 
and Winnebagos, the principal tribes around them, but they could not 
win them from their attachment to the British. 

One evening in April, 1812, Mr. Kinzie sat playing on his violin and 
his children were dancing to the music, when Mrs. Kinzie came rushing 
into the house, pale with terror, and exclaiming : " The Indians ! the 
Indians!" "What? Where?" eagerly inquired Mr. Kinzie. "Up 
at Lee's, killing and scalping," answered the frightened mother, who, 
when the alarm was given, was attending Mrs. Barnes (just confined) 
living not far off. Mr. Kinzie and his family crossed the river and took 
refuge in the fort, to which place Mrs. Barnes and her infant not a day 
old were safely conveyed. The rest of the inhabitants took shelter in the 
fort. This alarm was caused by a scalping party of Winnebagos, who 
hovered about the fort several days, when they disappeared, and for several 
weeks the inhabitants were undisturbed. 

On the 7th of August, 1812, General Hull, at Detroit, sent orders to 
Captain Heald to evacuate Fort Dearborn, and to distribute all the United 
States property to the Indians in the neighborhood — a most insane order. 
The Pottawattamie chief, who brought the dispatch, had more wisdom 
than the commanding general. He advised Captain Heald not to make 
the distribution. Said he : " Leave the fort and stores as they are, and 
let the Indians make distribution for themselves ; and while they are 
engaged in the business, the white people may escape to Fort Wayne." 



42 HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 

Captain Heald held a council with the Indians on the afternoon of 
the 12th, in which his officers refused to join, for they had been informed 
that treachery was designed — that the Indians intended to murder the 
white people in the council, and then destroy those in the fort. Captain 
Heald, however, took the precaution to open a port-hole displaying a 
cannon pointing directly upon the council, and by that means saved 
his life. 

Mr. Kinzie, who knew the Indians well, begged Captain Heald not 
to confide in their promises, nor distribute the arms and munitions among 
them, for it would only put power into their hands to destroy the whites. 
Acting upon this advice, Heald resolved to withhold the munitions of 
war ; and on the night of the 13th, after the distribution of the other 
property had been made, the powder, ball and liquors were thrown into 
the river, the muskets broken up and destroyed. 

Black Partridge, a friendly chief, came to Captain Heald, and said : 
" Linden birds have been singing in my ears to-day: be careful on the 
march you are going to take." On that dark night vigilant Indians had 
crept near the fort and discovered the destruction of their promised booty 
going on within. The next morning the powder was seen floating on the 
surface of the river. The savages were exasperated and made loud com- 
plaints and threats. 

On the following day when preparations were making to leave the 
fort, and all the inmates were deeply impressed with a sense of impend- 
ing danger, Capt. Wells, an uncle of Mrs. Heald, was discovered upon 
the Indian trail among the sand-hills on the borders of the lake, not far 
distant, with a band of mounted Miamis, of whose tribe he was chief, 
having been adopted by the famous Miami warrior, Little Turtle. When 
news of Hull's surrender reached Fort Wayne, he had started with this 
force to assist Heald in defending Fort Dearborn. He was too late. 
Every means for its defense had been destroyed the night before, and 
arrangements were made for leaving the fort on the morning of the loth. 

It was a warm bright morning in the middle of August. Indications 
were positive that tlie savages intended to murder the white people; and 
when they moved out of the southern gate of the fort, the march was 
like a funeral procession. The band, feeling the solemnity of the occa- 
sion, struck up the Dead March in Saul. 

Capt. Wells, who had blackened his face with gun-powder in token 
of his fate, took the lead with his band of Miamis, followed by Capt. 
Heald, with his wife by his side on horseback. Mr. Kinzie hoped b}^ his 
personal influence to avert the impending blow, and therefore accompanied 
them, leaving his family in a boat in charge of a fi-iendly Indian, to be 
taken to his trading station at the site of Niles, Michigan, in the event of 
his death. 



HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 43 

The procession moved slowly along the lake shore till they reached 
the sand-hills between the prairie and the beach*, when the Pottawattamie 
escort, under the leadership of Blackbird, filed to the right, placing those 
hills between them and the white people. Wells, with his Miamis, had 
kept in the advance. They suddenly came rushing back, Wells exclaim- 
ing, " They are about to attack us ; form instantly." These words were 
quickly followed by a storm of bullets, which came whistling over the 
little hills which the treacherous savages had made the covert for their 
murderous attack. The white troops charged upon the Indians, drove 
them back to the prairie, and then the battle was waged between fifty- 
four soldiers, twelve civilians and three or four women (the cowardly 
Miamis having fled at the outset) against five hundred Indian warriors. 
The white people, hopeless, resolved to sell their lives as dearly as possible. 
Ensign Ronan wielded his weapon vigorously, even after falling upon his 
knees weak from the loss of blood. Capt. Wells, who was by the side of 
his niece, Mrs. Heald, when the conflict began, behaved with the greatest 
coolness and courage. He said to her, " We have not the slightest chance 
for life. We must part to meet no more in this world. God bless you." 
And then he dashed forward. Seeing a young warrior, painted like a 
demon, climb into a wagon in which were twelve children, and tomahawk 
them all, he cried out, unmindful of his personal danger, " If that is your 
game, butchering women and children, I will kill too." He spurred his 
horse towards the Indian camp, where they had left their squaws and 
papooses, hotly pursued by swift- footed young warriors, who sent bullets 
whistling after him. One of these killed his horse and wounded him 
severely in the leg. With a yell the young braves rushed to make him 
their prisoner and reserve him for torture. He resolved not to be made 
a captive, and by the use of the most provoking epithets tried to induce 
them to kill him instantly. He called a fiery young chief a squaw, when 
the enraged warrior killed Wells instantly with his tomahawk, jumped 
upon his body, cut out his heart, and ate a portion of the warm morsel 
with savage delight ! 

In this fearful combat women bore a conspicuous part. Mrs. Heald 
was an excellent equestrian and an expert in the use of the rifle. She 
fought the savages bravely, receiving several severe wounds. Though 
faint from the loss of blood, she managed to keep her saddle. A savage 
raised his tomahawk to kill her, when she looked him full in the face, 
and with a sweet smile and in a gentle voice said, in his own language, 
" Surely you will not kill a squaw ! " The arm of the savage fell, and 
the life of the heroic woman was saved. 

Mrs. Helm, the step-daughter of Mr. Kinzie, had an encounter with 
a stout Indian, who attempted to tomahawk her. Springing to one side, 
she received the glancing blow on her shoulder, and at the same instant 



44 HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 

seized the savage round the neck with her arms and endeavored to get 
hold of his scalping knife, which hung in a sheath at his breast. While 
she was thus struggling she was dragged from her antagonist by anothei 
powerful Indian, who bore her, in spite of her struggles, to the margin 
of the lake and plunged her in. To her astonishment she was held by 
him so that she would not drown, and she soon perceived that she was 
in the hands of the friendly Black Partridge, who had saved her life. 

The wife of Sergeant Holt, a large and powerful woman, behaved as 
bravely as an Amazon. She rode a fine, high-spirited horse, which the 
Indians coveted, and several of them attacked her with the butts of their 
guns, for the purpose of dismounting her ; but she used the sword which 
she had snatched from her disabled husband so skillfully that she foiled 
them ; and, suddenly wheeling her horse, she dashed over the prairie, 
followed by the savages shouting, " The brave woman ! the brave woman ! 
Don't hurt her ! " They finally overtook her, and while she was fighting 
them in front, a powerful savage came up behind her, seized her by the 
neck and dragged her to the ground. Horse and woman were made 
captives. Mrs. Holt was a long time a captive among the Indians, but 
was afterwards ransomed. 

In this sharp conflict two-thirds of the white people were slain and 
wounded, and all their horses, baggage and provision were lost. Only 
twenty-eight straggling men now remained to fight five hundred Indians 
rendered furious by the sight of blood. They succeeded in breaking 
through the ranks of the murderers and gaining a slight eminence on the 
prairie near the Oak Woods. The Indians did not pursue, but gathered 
on their flanks, while the chiefs held a consultation on the sand-hills, and 
showed signs of willingness to parley. It would have been madness on 
the part of the whites to renew the fight; and so Capt. Heald went for- 
ward and met Blackbird on the open prairie, where terms of surrender 
were soon agreed upon. It was arranged that the white people should 
give up their arms to Blackbird, and that the survivors should become 
prisoners of war, to be exchanged for ransoms as soon as practicable- 
With this understanding captives and captors started for the Indian 
camp near the fort, to which Mrs. Helm had been taken bleeding and 
suffering by Black Partridge, and had met her step-father and learned 
that her husband was safe. 

A new scene of horror was now opened at the Indian camp. The 
wounded, not being included in the terms of surrender, as it was inter- 
preted by the Indians, and the British general, Proctor, having offered a 
liberal bounty for American scalps, delivered at Maiden, nearly all the 
wounded men were killed and scalped, and the price of the trophies was 
afterwards paid by the British government. 



Abstract of Illinois State Laws. 



BILLS OF EXCHANGE AND PROMISSORY NOTES. 

No promissory note, check, draft, bill of exchange, order, or note, nego- 
tiahle instrument payable at sight, or on demand, or on presentment, shall 
be entitled to days of grace. All other hills of exchange, drafts or notes are 
entitled to three days (f grace. All the above mentioned paper falling 
due on Sunday, New Years'' Day, the Fourth of July, Christinas, or any 
day appointed or recommended by the President of the United States or 
the Governor of the State as a day of fast or thanksgiving, shall be deemed 
as due on the day previous, and should two or more of these days come 
together, then such instrument shall be treated as due on the dixj previous 
to the first of said days. No defeyise can be made against a negotiable 
instrument (^assigjied before due~) in the hands of the assignee without 
notice, except fraud was used in obtaining the same. To hold an indorser, 
due diligence must be used by suit, in collecting of the maker, unless suit 
would have been unavailing. Notes payable to person nayned or to order, 
in order to absolutely transfer title, must be indorsed by the payee. Notes 
payable to bearer may be transferred by delivery, and when so payable 
every indorser thereon is held as a guarantor of payment unless otherwise 
expressed. 

In computing interest or discount on negotiable instruments, a month 
shall be considered a calendar month or tivelfth of a year, and for less 
than a month, a day shall be figured a thirtieth part of a month. Notes 
oydy bear iyiterest when so expressed, but after due they draw the legal 
interest, even if not stated. 

INTEREST. 

The legal rate of interest is six per cent. Parties may agree in writ- 
ing on a rate not exceeding ten per cent. If a rate of interest greater 
than ten per cent, is contracted for, it works a forfeiture of the whole of 
said interest, and only the principal can be recovered. 

DESCENT. 

When 710 will is made, the property of a deceased person is distrib- 
uted as follows : 

A 45 



46 ABSTRACT OP ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 

First. To his or her children and their descendants in equal parts ; 
the descendants of the deceased child or grandchild, taking the share of 
their deceased parents in equal parts among them. 

Second, When there is no child of the intestate, nor descendant of 
such child, and no widow or surviving husband, then to the parents, broth- 
ers or sisters of the deceased, and their descendants, in equal parts among 
them, allowing to each of the parents, if living, a child's part, or to the 
survivor of them if one be dead, a double portion; and if there is no 
parent living, then to the brothers ^nd sisters of the intestate, and their 
descendants. 

Third, When there is a widow or surviving husband, and no child or 
children, or descendants of a child or children of the intestate, then 
(after the payment of all just debts) one-half of the real estate and the 
whole of the personal estate shall descend to such widow or surviving hus- 
band as an absolute estate forever. 

Fourth. When there is a widow or surviving husband, and also a child 
or children, or descendants of such child or children of the intestate, the 
widow or surviving husba^id shall receive as his or her absolute personal 
estate, one-third of all the personal estate of the intestate. 

Fifth. If there is no child of the intestate, or descendant of such 
child, and no parent, brother or sister, or descendant of such parent, 
brother or sister, and no widow or surviving husband, then such estate 
shall descend in equal parts to the next of kin to the intestate, in equal 
degree (computing by the rules of the civil law), and there shall be no 
representation among collaterals, except with the descendants of broth- 
ers and sisters of the intestate ; and in no case shall there be any distinc- 
tion between the kindred of the whole and the half blood. 

Sixth. If any intestate leaves a widow or surviving husband and no 
kindred, his or her estate shall descend to such widow or surviving husband. 

WILLS AND ESTATES OF DECEASED PERSONS. 

]Vo exact form of words are necessary in order to make a will good at 
law. Every male person of the age of twenty-one years, and evevy female 
of the age of eighteen years, of sound miyid and memory, can make a valid 
will ; it must be in 'writing, signed by the testator or by some one in his 
or her presence and by his or her direction, and attested by two or more 
credible witnesses. Care should be taken that the witnesses are not inter- 
ested in the will. Persons knowing themselves to have been named in the 
ivill or appointed executor, must within thirty days of the death of 
deceased cause the will to be proved and recorded in the proper county, 
or present it, and refuse to accept ; on failure to do so are liable to forfeit 
the sum of tivcnty dollars per month. Inventory to be made by executor 
or administraior within three months from date of letters testamentary or 



ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 47 

of administration. Executors' and administrators' compensation not ta 
exceed six per cent, on amount of personal estate, and three per cent, 
on money realized from real estate, with such additional allowance a? 
shall be reasonable for extra services. Appraisers^ compensation $2 pel 
day. 

Notice requiring all claims to be presented against the estate shall b^ 
given by the executor or administrator within six months of being quali- 
fied. Any person having a claim and not presenting it at the time fixed 
by said notice is required to have summons issued notifying the executor 
or administrator of his having filed his claim in court ; in such cases the 
costs have to be paid by the claimant. Claims should be filed within two 
years from the time administration is granted on an estate, as after that 
time they Sive forever barred, unless other estate is found that was not in- 
ventoried. Married women, infants, persons insane, imprisoned or without 
the United States, in the employment of the United States, or of this 
State, have two gears after their disabilities are removed to file claims. 

Claims are classified and paid out of the estate in the following manner : 

First. Funeral expenses. 

Second. The widow's atvard, if there is a widow ; or children if tliere 
are children, and no widow. 

Third. Expenses attending the last illness, not including physician's 
bill. 

Fourth. Debts due the common school or township fund. 

Fifth. All expenses of proving the will and taking out letters testa- 
mentary or administration, and settlement of the estate, and the physi- 
cian s bill in the last illness of deceased. 

Sixth. Where the deceased has received money in trust for any pur- 
pose, his executor or administrator shall pay out of his estate the amount 
received and not accounted for. 

Seventh. All other debts and demands of whatsoever kind, without 
regard to quality or dignity, which shall be exhibited to the court within 
two years from tlie granting of letters. 

Award to Widow and Children, exclusive of debts and legacies or be- 
quests, except funeral expenses : 

First. The family pictures and wearing apparel, jewels and ornaments 
of herself and minor children. 

Second. School books and the family library of the value of $100. 

Third. One sewing machine. 

Fourth. Necessary beds, bedsteads and bedding for herself and family. 

Fifth. The stoves and pipe used in the family, with the necessary 
cooking utensils, or in case they have none, $50 in money. 

Sixth. Household and kitchen furniture to the value of $100. 

Seventh. One milch cow and calf for every four members of her family. 



48 ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 

Eighth. Two sheep for each member of lier family, and the fleeces 
taken from the same, and one horse, saddle and bridle. 

Ninth. Provisions for herself and family for one year. 

Tenth. Food for the stock above specified for six months. 

Eleventh. Fuel for herself and family for three months. 

Twelfth. One hundred dollars loorth of other property suited to her 
condition in life, to be selected by the widow. 

The widow if she elects may have in lieu of the said award, the same 
personal property or money in place thereof as is or may be exempt from 
execution or attachment against the head of a family. 

TAXES. 

The owners of real and personal property, on the first day of May irf 
each year, are liable for the taxes thereon. 

Assessments should be completed before the fourth Monday in June, 
at which time the town board of review meets to examine assessments, 
hear objections, and make such changes as ought to be made. The county 
board have also power to correct or change assessments. 

The tax books are placed in the hands of the town collector on or 
before tl e tenth day of December, who retains them until the tenth day 
of March following, when he is required to return them to the county 
treasurer, who then collects all delinquent taxes. 

No costs accrue on real estate taxes till advertised, which takes place 
the first day of April, when three weeks' notice is required before judg- 
ment. Cost of advertising, twenty cents each tract of land, and ten cents 
each lot. 

Judgment is usually obtained at May term of County Court. Costs 
six cents each tract of land, and five cents each lot. Sale takes place in 
June. Costs in addition to those before mentioned, twenty-eight cents 
each tract of land, and twenty-seven cents each town lot. 

Real estate sold for taxes may be redeemed any time before the expi- 
ratio7i of two years from the date of sale, by payment to the County Qlerk 
of the amount for which it was sold and twenty-five per cent, thereon if 
redeemed within six months, fifty per cent, if between six and twelve 
months, if between twelve and eighteen months seventy-five per cent., 
and if between eighteen months and two years one hundred per cent., 
and in addition, all subsequent taxes paid by the purchaser, with ten per 
cent, interest thereon, also one dollar each tract if notice is given by the 
purchaser of the sale, and a fee of twenty-five cents to the clerk for his 

certificate. 

JURISDICTION OF ClDURTS. 

Justices have jurisdiction in all civil cases on contracts for the recovery 
of moneys for damages for injury to real property, or taking, detaining, or 



ABSTRACT OP ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 49 

injuring personal property ; for rent ; for all cases to recover damages done 
real or personal property by railroad companies, in actions of replevin^ and 
in actions for damages for fraud in the saZe, purchase^ or exchange of per- 
sonal property^ when the amount claimed as due is not over $200. They 
have also jurisdiction in all cases for violation of the ordinances of citiesy 
towns or villages. A justice of the peace may orally order an officer or a 
private person to arrest any one committing or attempting to commit a 
criminal offense. He also upon complaint can issue his warrant for the 
arrest of any person accused of having committed a crime, and have him 
brought before him for examination. 

COUNTY COURTS 

Have jurisdiction in all matters of probate, settlement of estates of deceased 
persons, appointment of guardians and conservators, and settlement of 
their accounts ; all matters relating to apprentices; proceedings for the 
collection of taxes and assessments, and in proceedings of executions, admin- 
istrators, guardians and conservators for the sale of real estate. In law 
cases they have concurrent jurisdiction with Circuit Courts in all cases 
where Justices of Peace now have when the amount claimed shall 7iot 
exceed $500, and in all criminal offenses where the punishment is not impris- 
onment in the penitentiary or death, but no appeal is allowed from Justice 
of the Peace to County Courts. 

Circuit Courts — Have unlimited jurisdiction. 

LIMITATION OF ACTION. 

Accounts jive years. Notes and written contracts ten years. Judg- 
ments twenty years. Partial paymetits or new promise in writing, within 
or after said j)eriod, will revive the debt. Absence from the State deducted, 
and when the cause of action is barred by the law of another State, it has 
the same effect here. Slander and libel, one year. Personal injuries, two 
years. To recover land or make entry thereon, twenty years. Action to 
foreclose mortgage or trust deed, or make a sale, within ten years. 

All persons in jjossession of land, and paying taxes for seven consecu- 
tive years, with color of title, and all persons paying taxes for seven con- 
secutive years, with color of title, on vacant land, shall be held to be the 
legal owners to the extent of their paper title. 

MARRIED WOMEN 

May sue and be sued. Husband and wife not liable for each other* s debts, 
either before or after marriage, but both are liable for expenses and edu- 
cation of the family. 
4 



50 ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 

She may contract the same as if unmarried, except that in a partner- 
ship business she can not, without consent of her husband, unless he has 
abandoned or deserted her, or is idiotic or insane, or confined in peniten- 
tiary ; she is entitled and can recover her own earnings, but neither hus- 
band nor wife is entitled to compensation for any services rendered for the 
other. At the death of the husband, in addition to widow's award, a 
married woman has a dower interest (one-third) in all real estate owned 
by her husband after their marriage, and which has not been released by 
her, and the husband has the same interest in the real estate of. the wife 
at her death. 

EXEMPTIONS FROM FORCED SALE. 

Home worth $1,000, and the following Personal Property : Lot of ground 
and buildings thereon, occupied as a residence by the debtor, being a house- 
holder and having a family, to the value of |1,000. Exemption continues 
after the death of the householder for the benefit of widow and family, some 
one of them occupying the homestead until youngest child shall become 
twenty-one years of age, and until death of widoiv. There is no exemptio7i 
from sale for taxes, assessments, debt or liability incurred for the purchase 
or improvement of said homestead. No release or waiver of exemption is 
valid, unless in writing, and subscribed by such householder and wife (if 
he have one), and acknowledged as conveyances of real estate are required 
to be acknowledged. The following articles of personal property owned 
by the debtor, are exempt from execution, writ of attachment, and distress . 
for rent : The necessary loearing apparel of every person ; one sewing ma- 
chine ; the furniture, tools and implements necessary to carry on his trade or 
business, not exceeding $100 in value ; the implements or library of any 
professional man, not exceeding $100 in value ; materials Sind stock designed 
and procured/or carrying on his trade or business, and intended to be used 
or wrought therein, 7iot exceeding $100 in value ; and also, when the debtor 
is the head of a family and resides with the same, 7iecessary beds, bedsteads, 
and bedding, two stoves and pipe, necessary household furniture not exceeding 
in value $100, one cow, calf, two swine, one yoke of oxen, or two horses in lieu 
thereof, worth not exceeding $200, with the harness therefor, necessary pro- 
visions and fuel for the use of the family three months, and necessary food 
for the stock hereinbefore exempted for the same time ; the bibles, school 
books and family pictures ; the family library, cemetery lots, and rights of 
burial, and tombs for the repositories of the dead ; one hundred dollars'' 
worth of other property, suited to his condition in life, selected by the 
debtor. No personal property is exempt from sale for the wages of laborers 
or servants. Wages of a laborer who is the head of a family can not be 
garnisheed, except the sum due him be in excess of 



ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 61 

DEEDS AND MORTGAGES. 

To he valid there must he a valid consideration. Special care should 
be taken to have them signed, sealed, delivered, and properly acknowl- 
edged, with the proper seal attached. Witnesses are not required. The 
acknowledgeinent must be made in this state, before Master in Chancery., 
Notary Puhlic, United States Oommissioner, Circuit or County Clerk, Justice 
of Peace, or any Court of Record having a seal, or any Judge, Justice, or 
Clerk of any such Court. When taken before a Notary Public, or United 
States Commissioner, the same shall be attested by his official seal, when 
taken before a Court or the Clerk thereof, the same shall be attested by 
the seal of such Court, and when taken before a Justice of the Peace resid- 
ing out of the county where the real estate to be conveyed lies, there shall 
be added a certificate of the County Clerk under his seal of office, that he 
was a Justice of the Peace in the county at the time of taking the same. 
A deed is good without such certificate attached, but can not be used in 
evidence unless such a certificate is produced or other competent evidence 
introduced. Acknowledgements made out of the state must either be 
executed according to the laws of this state, or there should be attaclied 
a certificate that it is in conformity with the laws of the state or country 
where executed. Where this is not done the same may be proved by any 
other legal way. Acknowledgments where the Homestead rights are to 
be waived must state as follows : " Including the release and waiver of 
the right of homestead." 

Notaries Public can take acknowledgements any where in the state. 

Sheriffs, if authorized by the mortgagor of real or personal property 
in his mortgage, may sell the property mortgaged. 

In the case of the death of grantor or holder of the equity of redemp- 
tion of real estate mortgaged, or conveyed by deed of trust where equity 
of redemption is waived, and it contains power of sale, must be foreclosed 
in the same manner as a common mortgage in court. 

ESTRAYS. 

Morses, mules, asses, neat cattle, swine, sheep, or goats found straying 
at any time during the year, in counties where such animals are not allowed 
to ru)i at large, or between the last day of October and the 15th day of 
April in other counties, the owner thereof being unknown, may be taken up 
as estrays. 

No person not a householder in the county where estray is found can 
latvfully take up an estray, and then only upon or about his farm or place 
of residence. Estrays should not be used before advertised, except animals 
giving milk, which may be milked for their benefit. 



62 ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 

Notices must be posted up within five (5) days in three (3) of the 
most public places in the town or precinct in which estray was found, giv- 
ing the residence of the taker up, and a particular description of the 
estray, its age, color, and marks natural and artificial, and stating" before 
what justice of the peace in such town or precinct, and at what time, not 
less than ten (10) nor more than fifteen (15) days from the time of post- 
ing such notices, he will apply to have the estray appraised. 

A copy of such notice should be filed by the taker up with the toivn 
cleric, whose duty it is to enter the same at large, in a hook kept by him 
for that purpose. 

If the owner of estray shall not have appeared and proved oivnership, 
and taken the same away, first paying the taker up his reasonable charges 
for taking up, keeping, and advertising the same, the taker up shall appear 
before the justice of the peace mentioned in above mentioned notice, and 
make an affidavit as required by law. 

As the affidavit has to be made before the justice, and all other steps as 
to appraisement, etc., are before him, who is familiar therewith, they are 
therefore omitted here. 

Any person taking up an estray at any other place than about or 
upon his farm or residence, or without complying with the laiv, shall forfeit 
and pay a fine of ten dollars with costs. 

Ordinary diligence is required in taking care of estrays, but in case 
they die or get away the taker is not liable for the same. 

GAME. 

It is unlawful to hunt, hill or in any manner interfere with deer, wild 
turkey, prairie chicken, partridge or pheasants between the first day of Janu- 
ary and the fifteenth day of August ; or any quail, between the first day of 
January ^wdi the first day of October ; or any woodcock, between the first 
day of January and the first day of July ; or any ivild goose, duck, Wilson 
snipe brandt, or other water fowl, between the fifteenth day of April and the 
fifteenth day of August, in each and every year. Penalty : Fine not less 
than $10 nor more than $25, and costs of suit, and shall stand committed 
to county jail until fine is paid, but not exceeding ten days. 

It is unlawful to hunt with gun, dog or net, within the inclosed grounds 
or lands of another, without permission. Penalty : Fine not less than $3 
and not exceeding $100, to be paid into school fund. 

WEIGHTS AND MEASURES. 

Whenever any of the following articles shall be contracted for, or 
sold or delivered, and no special contract or agreement shall be made to 
the contrary, the weight per bushel shall be as follows, to- wit : 



ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 



53 





Founds. 




Pounds. 


Stone Coal, 


- 80 


Buckwheat, - 


- 52 


Un slacked Lime, 


- 80 


Coarse Salt, 


- 50 


Corn in the ear. 


- 70 


Barley, - - - 


- 48 


Wheat, 


- 60 


Corn Meal, 


- 48 


Irish Potatoes, 


- 60 


Castor Beans, 


- 46 


White Beans, 


- 60 


Timothy Seed, - 


- 45 


Clover Seed, - 


- 60 


Hemp Seed, - 


- 44 


Onions, _ = _ 


- 57 


Malt, - - 


- 38 


Shelled Corn, 


- 56 


Dried Peaches, 


- 33 


Rye, - - - - 


- 56 


Oats, - - - - 


- 32 


Flax Seed, 


- 56 


Dried Apples, 


- 24 


Sweet Potatoes, - 


- 55 


Bran, - - - - 


- 20 


Turnips, 


- 55 


Blue Grass Seed, - 


- 14 


Fine Salt, - 


- 55 


Hair (plastering). 


8 



Penalty for giving less than the above standard is double the amount 
of property wrongfully not given, and ten dollars addition thereto. 

MILLERS. 

The owner or occupant of every public grist mill in this state shall 
grind all grain brought to his mill in its turn. The toll for both steam 
and loater mills, is, for grinding and bolting wheat, rye, or other grain, one 
eighth 'part; for grinding Indian corn, oats, barley and buckwheat not 
required to be bolted, one seventh part; for grinding malt, and choj'>pmg all 
kinds of grain, one eighth part. It is the duty of every miller when his 
mill is in repair, to aid and assist in loading and unloading all grain brought 
to him to be ground, and he is also required to keep an accurate half 
bushel measure, and an accurate set of toll dishes or scales for weiQ-hino" 
the grain. The penalty for neglect or refusal to comply with the law is 
$5, to the use of any person to sue for the same, to be recovered before 
any justice of the peace of the county where penalty is incurred. Millers 
are accountable for the safe keeping of all grain left in his mill for the 
purpose of being ground, with bags or casks containing same (except it 
results from unavoidable accidents), provided that such bags or casks are 
distinctly marked with the initial letters of the owner's name. 



MARKS AND BRANDS. 

Owners of cattle, horses, hogs, sheep or goats may have one ear mark 
and one brand, but which shall be different from his 7ieighbor's, and may 
be recorded by the county clerk of the county in which such property is 
kept. The fee for such record is fifteen cents. The record of such shall 
be open to examination free of charge. In cases of disputes as to marks 
or brands, such record is prima facie evidence. Owners of cattle, horses, 
hogs, sheep or goats that may have been branded by the former owner. 



54 ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 

may be re-branded in presence of one or more of his neighbors, who shall 
certify to the facts of the marking or branding being done, when done, 
and in what brand or mark they were re-branded or re-marked, which 
certificate may also be recorded as before stated. 

ADOPTION OF CHILDREN. 

Children may be adopted by any resident of this state, by filing a 
petition in the Circuit or County Court of the county in which he resides, 
asking leave to do so, and if desired may ask that the name of the child 
be changed. Such petition, if made by a person having a husband or 
wife, will not be granted, unless the husband or wife joins therein, as the 
adoption must be by them jointly. 

The petition shall state name, sex, and age of the child, and the new 
name, if it is desired to change the name. Also the name and residence 
of the parents of the child, if known, and of the guardian, if any, and 
whether the parents or guardians consent to the adoption. 

The court must find, before granting decree, that the parents of the 
child, or the survivors of them, have deserted his or her family or such 
child for one year next preceding the application, or if neither are living, 
the guardian ; if no guardian, the next of kin in this state capable of giving 
consent, has had notice of the presentation of the petition and consents 
to such adoption. If the child is of the age of fourteen years or upwards, 
the adoption can not be made without its consent. 

SURVEYORS AND SURVEYS. 

There is in every county elected a surveyor known as county sur- 
veyor, who has power to appoint deputies, for whose official acts he is 
responsible. It is the duty of the county surveyor, either by himself or 
his deputy, to make all surveys that he may be called upon to make within 
his county as soon as may be after application is made. The necessary 
chainmen and other assistance must be employed by the person requiring 
the same to be done, and to be by him paid, unless otherwise agreed ; but 
the chainmen must be disinterested persons and approved by the surveyor 
and sworn by him to measure justly and impartially. 

The County Board in each count}' is required by law to provide a copy 
of the United States field notes and plats of their surveys of the lands 
in the county to be kept in the recorder's office subject to examination 
by the public, and the county surveyor is required to make his surveys 
in conformity to said notes, plats and the laws of the United States gov- 
erning such matters. The surveyor is also required to keep a record 
of all surveys made by him, which shall be subject to inspection by any 
one interested, and shall be delivered up to his successor in office. A 



ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 65 

certified copy of the said surveyor's record shall be prima facie evidence 
of its contents. 

The fees of county surveyors are six dollars per day. The county 
surveyor is also ex officio inspector of mines, and as such, assisted by some 
practical miner selected by him, shall once each year inspect all the 
mines in the county, for which they shall each receive such compensa- 
tion as may be fixed by the County Board, not exceeding $5 a day, to 
be paid out of the county treasury. 

ROADS. 

Where practicable from the nature of the ground, persons traveling 
in any kind of vehicle, must turn to the right of the center of the road, so 
as to permit each carriage to pass without interfering with each other. 
The penalty for a violation of this provision is $5 for every offense, to 
be recovered by the parti/ injured ; but to recover, there must have 
occurred some injury to person or property resulting from the violation. 
The oivners of an}^ carriage traveling upon any road in this State for the 
conveyance of passengers who shall employ or continue in his employment 
as driver any person who is addicted to drunkenness, or the excessive use of 
spiritous liquors, after he has had notice of the same, shall forfeit, at the 
rate of $5 per day, and if any driver while actually engaged in driving 
any such carriage, shall be guilty of intoxication to such a degree as to 
endanger the safety of passengers, it shall be the duty of the owner, on 
receiving tvritten notice of the fact, signed by one of the passengers, and 
certified by him on oath, forthwith to discharge such driver. If such owner 
shall have such driver in his employ within three months after such notice, 
he is liable for $5 per day for the time he shall keep said driver in his 
employment after receiving such notice. 

Persons driving any carriage on any public highway are prohibited 
from running their horses upon any occasion under a penalty of a fine not 
exceeding $10, or imprisonment not exceeding sixty days, at the discre- 
tion of the court. Horses attached to any carriage used to convey passen- 
gers for hire must be properly hitched or the lines placed in the hands of 
some other person before the driver leaves them for any purpose. For 
violation of this provision each driver shall forfeit twenty dollars, to be 
recovered by action, to be commenced within six months. It is under- 
stood by the term carriage herein to mean any carriage or vehicle used 
for the transportation of passengers or goods or either of them. 

The commissioners of highways in the different tov/ns have the care 
and superintendence of highways and bridges therein. They have all 
the powers necessary to lay out, vacate, regulate and repair all roadsi 
build and repair bridges, divide their respective towns into as many road 
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66 ABSTRACT OF ILLINOTS STATE LAWS. 

and ten days before the annual town meeting. In addition to the above, 
it is their duty to erect and keep in repair at the forks or crossing-place 
of the most important roads post and guide boards with plain inscrip- 
tions, giving directions and distances to the most noted places to which 
such road may lead ; also to make provisions to prevent thistles, burdock, 
and cockle burrs, mustard, yellow dock, Indian mallow, and jessamine 
weed from seeding, and to extirpate the same as far as practicable, and 
to prevent all rank growtli of vegetation on the public highways, so far 
as the same may obstruct public travel, and it is in their discretion to. 
erect watering places for public use for watering teams at such points 
as may be deemed advisable. Every able-bodied male inhabitant, being 
above the age of twenty-one years, and under the age of fifty, excepting 
paupers, idiots, lunatics, trustees of schools and school directors, and such 
others as are exempt by law, is required to labor on highways in their 
respective road districts, not less than one or more than three days in 
each and every year. Three days' notice must be given by the overseer 
of the time and place he requires such road labor to be done. The la])or 
must be performed in the road district in which the person resides. Any 
person may commute for such labor by paying at the rate of il.50 per 
day, if done within the three days' notice, but after that time the rate is 
f 2 per day. 

Any person liable for work on highways who has been assessed two 
days or more and has not commuted, may be required to furnish team, oi 
a cart, wagon or plow, with a pair of horses or oxen and a man to manage 
them, for which he will be entitled to two days for each day's work. 
Eight hours is a day's work on the roads, and there is a penalty of twenty- 
five cents an hour against any person or substitute who shall neglect or 
refuse to perform. Any person remaining idle, or does not work faithfully 
or hinders others from doing so, forfeits to the town |2. 

Every person assessed and duly notified, who has not commuted and 
refuses or neglects to appear, shall forfeit to the town for every day's 
refusal or neglect, the sum of $2 ; if he was required to furnish a team, 
carriage, man or implement, and neglects or refuses to comply, he is liable 
to the following fines : 

First. For wholly failing to comply, $4 each day. 

Second. For omitting to furnish a pair of horses or oxen, $1.50 each 
day. 

Third. For omitting to furnish a man to manage team, f 2 each day. 

Fourth. For omitting to furnish a wagon, cart or plow, 75 cents 
each day. 

The Commissioners estimate and assess the highway labor and road 
tax. The road tax on real and personal property can not exceed forty 
cents on each hundred dollars' worth. The labor or road tax in villages. 



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towns or cities, is paid over to the corporate authorities of such, for the 
improvement of streets, roads and bridges within their Hmits. Commis- 
sioners' compensation $1.50 per day. The Treasurer, who is one of their 
number, is entitled to 2 per cent, on all moneys he may receive and pay 
out. 

Overseers. Their duties are to repair and keep in order the high- 
ways in their districts ; to warn persons to work out their road tax at 
such time and place as they think proper ; to collect fines and commuta- 
tion money, and execute all lawful orders of the Commissioners of High- 
ways ; also make list, within sixteen days after their election, of the names 
of all inhabitants in his road district liable to work on highways. For 
refusal to perform any of his duties, he is liable to a fine of $10. The 
compensation of overseers is $1.50 a day, the number of days to be 
audited by the Highway Commissioners. 

As all township and county officers are familiar with their duties, it 
is only intended to give the points of the law that the public should be 
familiar with. The manner of laying out, altering or vacating roads, etc., 
will not be here stated, as it would require more space than is contem- 
plated in a work of this kind. It is sufficient to state that, the first step 
is by petition, addressed to the Commissioners, setting out what is prayed 
for, giving the names of the owners of lands if known, if not known so 
state, over which the road is to pass, giving the general course, its place 
of beginning, and where it terminates. It requires not less than twelve 
freeholders residing within three miles of the road who shall sign the 
petition. Public roads must not be less than fifty feet wide, nor more 
than sixty feet wide. Roads not exceeding two miles in length, if peti- 
tioned for, may be laid out, not less than forty feet. Private roads 
for private and public use, may be laid out of the width of three rods, on 
petition of the person directly interested ; the damage occasioned thereby 
shall be paid by the premises benefited thereby, and before the road is 
opened. If not opened in two years, the order shall be considered 
rescinded. Commissioners in their discretion may permit persons who 
live on or have private roads, to work out their road tax thereon. Public 
roads must be opened in five days from date of filing order of location, 
or be deemed vacated. 

DRAINAGE. 

Whenever one or more owners or occupants of land desire to construct 
a drain or ditch across the land of others for agricultural or sanitary pur- 
poses, the proceedings are as follows : 

1st. File a petition with the clerk of the town board of auditors in 
counties where there is township organization, or in counties not so 
organized with the clerk of the County Court, stating the necessity of the 



58 ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 

same, its starting point, route and terminus ; and if it shall be deemed 
necessary for successful drainage that a levee or other work be constructed, 
a general description of the same shall be made. 

Id. After filing., tivo weeks' notice must be given by posting notices 
in three of the most public places in such township through which the 
drain, ditch or other work is proposed to be constructed ; and also, by 
publishing a copy thereof in some newspaper published in the county in 
which petition is filed, at least once each week for two successive weeks. 
The notice must state when and before what board such petition is filed, 
the starting point, route, terminus and description of the proposed work. 
On receipt of the petition by the clerk of either board as before men- 
tioned, it is his duty to immediately give notice to the board of which he 
is clerk, of the fact, and that a meeting of the board will be held on a day 
to be fixed not later than sixty days after the filing of said petition, to 
consider the prayer of the same ; and it is further the duty of the clerk, 
to publish a notice of the filing of the petition and the meeting of the 
board to consider it, by posting the same in the three most public places 
in the township or county. On the hearing, all parties may contest the 
matter, and if it shall appear to the board that the work contemplated is 
necessary, or is useful for the drainage of the land for agricultural and 
sanitary purposes, they shall so find and shall file their petition in the 
County Court, reciting the original petition and stating their finding, and 
pray that the costs of the improvement be assessed, and for that purpose 
three commissioners be appointed to lay out and construct the work. The 
costs of the hearing before the town board is to be paid by the petitioners. 
After commissioners are appointed, they organize and proceed to examine 
the work ; and if they find the benefits greater than the cost and expense 
of the work, then it is their duty to have the surveyor's plans and speci- 
fications made, and when done report the same to the court, before which 
parties can be heard prior to confirmation. The commissioners are not 
confined to the route or plan of the petition, but may change the same. 
After report of commissioners is confirmed, then a jury assess the damages 
and benefits against the land damaged or benefited. 

As it is only contemplated in a work of this kind to give an abstract 
of the laws, and as the parties who have in cliarge the execution of the 
further proceedings are likely to be familiar with the requirements of the 
statute, the necessary details are not here inserted. 

PAUPERS. 

Every poor person who shall be unable to earn a livelihood in conse- 
quence of any bodily infirmity., idiocy., lunacy or unavoidable cause., shall 
be supported by the father, grand-father, mother, grand-mother, children, 
grand-ciiildren, brothers or sisters of such poor person, if they or either 



ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 59 

of them be of sufficient ability ; but if any of such dependent class shall 
have become so from mtemperance^ or other had conduct^ they shall not be 
entitled to support from any relation except parent or child. 

The children shall first be called on to support their parents, if they 
are able ; but if not, the parents of such poor person shall then be called 
on, if of sufficient ability ; and if there be no parents or children able, 
then the brothers and sisters of such dependent person shall be called 
upon ; and if there be no brothers or sisters of sufficient ability, the 
grand-children of such person shall next be called on ; and if they are 
not able, then the grand-parents. Married females, while their husbands 
live, shall not be liable to contribute for the support of their poor relations 
except out of their separate property. It is the duty of the state's 
(county) attorney, to make complaint to the County Court of his county 
against all the relatives of such paupers in this state liable to his support 
and prosecute the same. In case the state's attorney neglects, or refuses, to 
complain in such cases, then it is the duty of the overseer of the poor to 
do so. The person called upon to contribute shall have at least ten days' 
notice of such application by summons. The court has the power to 
determine the kind of support, depending upon the circumstances of the 
parties, and may also order two or more of the different degrees to main- 
tain such poor person, and prescribe the proportion of each, according to 
their ability. The court may specify the time for which the relative shall 
contribute — in fact has control over the entire subject matter, with power 
to enforce its orders. Every county (except those in which the poor are 
supported by the towns, and in such cases the towns are liable) is required 
to relieve and support all poor and indigent persons lawfully resident 
therein. Residence means the actual residence of the party, or the place 
where he was employed ; or in case he was in no employment, then it 
shall be the place where he made his home. When any person becomes 
chargeable as a pauper in any county or town who did not reside at the 
commencement of six months immediately preceding his becoming so, 
but did at that time reside in some other county or town in this state, 
then the county or town, as the case may be, becomes liable for the expense 
of taking care of such person until removed, and it is the duty of the 
overseer to notify the proper authorities of the fact. If any person shall 
bring and leave any pauper in any county in this state where such pauper 
had no legal residence, knowing him to be such, he is liable to a fine of 
$100. In counties under township organization, the supervisors in each 
town are ex-officio overseers of the poor. The overseers of the poor act 
under the directions of the County Board in taking care of the poor and 
granting of temporary relief; also, providing for non-resident persons not 
paupers who may be taken sick and not able to pay their way, and in case 
of death cause such person to be decently buried. 



60 ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 

FENCES. 

In counties under township organization, the town assessor and com- 
missioner of highways are the fence-viewers in their respective towns. 
In other counties the County Board appoints three in each precinct annu- 
ally. A laivful fence is four and one-half feet high, in good repair, con- 
sisting of rails, timber, boards, stone, hedges, or whatever the fence- 
viewers of the town or precinct where the same shall lie, shall consider 
equivalent thereto, but in counties under township organization the annual 
town meeting may establish any other kind of fence as such, or the County 
Board in other counties may do the same. Division fences shall be made 
and maintained in just proportion by the adjoining owners, except when 
the owner shall choose to let his land lie open, but after a division fence is 
built by agreement or otherwise, neither party can remove his jDart of such 
fence so long as he may crop or use such land for farm purposes, or without 
giving the other party one year's notice in writing of his intention to remove 
his portion. When any person shall enclose his land upon the enclosure 
of another, he shall refund the owner of the adjoining lands a just pro- 
portion of the value at that time of such fence. The value of fence and 
the just proportion to be paid or built and maintained by each is to be 
ascertained by two fence-viewers in the town or precinct. Such fence- 
viewers have power to settle all disputes between different owners as to 
fences built or to be built, as well as to repairs to be made. Each party 
chooses one of the viewers, but if the other party neglects, after eight 
days' notice in writing, to make his choice, then the other party maj; 
select both. It is sufficient to notify the tenant or party in possession, 
when the owner is not a resident of the town or precinct. The two 
fence-viewers chosen, after viewing the premises, shall hear the state- 
ments of the parties , in case they can't agree, they shall select another 
fence-viewer to act with them, and the decision of any two of them is 
final. The decision must be reduced to writing, and should plainly set 
out description of fence and all matters settled by them, and must be 
filed in the office of the town clerk in counties under township organiza- 
tion, and in other counties with the county clerk. 

Where any person is liable to contribute to the erection or the 
repairing of a division fence, neglects or refuses so to do, the party 
injured, after giving sixty days notice in writing when a fence is to be 
erected, or ten days when it is only repairs, may proceed to have the 
work done at the expense of the party whose duty it is to do it, to be 
recovered from him with costs of suit, and the party so neglecting shall 
also be liable to the party injured for all damages accruing from such 
neglect or refusal, to be determined by any two fence-viewers selected 
as before provided, the appraisement to be reduced to writing and signed. 








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ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 61 

Where a person shall conclude to reroove his part of a division fence, 
and let his land lie open, and having given the year's notice required, the 
adjoining owner may cause the value of said fence to be ascertained by 
fence-viewers as before provided, and on payment or tender of the 
amount of such valuation to the owner, it shall prevent the removal. A 
party removing a division fence without notice is liable for the damages 
accruing thereby. 

Where a fence has been built on the land of another through mis- 
take, the owner may enter upon such premises and remove his fence and 
material within six months after the division .line has been ascertained. 
Where the material to build such a fence has been taken from the land 
on which it was built, then before it can be removed, the person claiming 
must first pay for such material to the owner of the land from which it 
was taken, nor shall such a fence be removed at a time when the removal 
will throw open or expose the crops of the other party ; a reasonable 
time must be given beyond the .six months to remove crops. 

The compensation of fence-viewers is one dollar and fifty cents a 
day each, to be paid in the first instance by the party calling them, but 
in the end all expenses, including amount charged by the fence-viewers, 
must be paid equally by the parties, except in cases where a party neglects 
or refuses to make or maintain a just proportion of a division fence, when 
the party in default shall pay them. 

DAMAGES FROM TRESPASS. 

Where stock of any kind breaks into any person's enclosure, the 
fence being good and sufficient, the owner is liable for the damage done ; 
but where the damage is done by stock running at large, contrary to law, 
the owner is liable where there is not such a fence. Where stock is 
found trespassing on the enclosure of another as aforesaid, the owner oi 
occupier of the premises may take possession of such stock and keep the 
same until damages, with reasonable charges for keeping and feeding and 
all costs of suit, are paid. Any person taking or rescuing such stock so 
held without his consent, shall be liable to a fine of not less than three 
nor more than five dollars for each animal rescued, to be recovered by 
suit before a justice of the peace for the use of the school fund. Within 
twenty-four hours after taking such animal into his possession, the per- 
son taking it up must give notice of the fact to the owner, if known, or 
if unknown, notices must be posted in some public place near the premises. 

LANDLORD AND TENANT. 

The owner of lands, or his legal representatives, can sue for and 
recover rent therefor, in any of the following cases : 

First. When rent is due and in arrears on a lease for life or lives. 

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62 ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 

Second. When lands are held and occupied by any person without 
any special agreement for rent. 

Third. When possession is obtained under an agreement, written 
or verbal, for the purchase of the premises and before deed given, the 
right to possession is terminated by forfeiture on con-compliance with the 
agreement, and possession is wrongfully refused or neglected to be given 
upon demand made in writing l)y the party entitled thereto. Provided 
that all payments made by the vendee or his representatives or assigns, 
may be set off against the rent. 

Fourth. When land has been sold upon a judgment or a decree of 
court, when the party to such judgment or decree, or person holding under 
him, wrongfully refuses, or neglects, to surrender possession of the same, 
after demand in writing by the person entitled to the possession. 

Fifth. When the lands have been sold upon a mortgage or trust 
deed, and the mortgagor or grantor or person holding under him, wrong- 
fully refuses or neglects to surrender possession of the same, after demand 
in writing by the person entitled to the possession. 

If any tenant, or any person who shall come into possession from or 
under or by collusion with such tenant, shall willfully hold over any lands, 
etc., after the expiration the term of their lease, and after demand made 
in writing for the possession thereof, is liable to pay double rent. A 
tenancy from year to year requires sixty days notice in writing, to termi- 
nate the same at the end of the year ; such notice can be given at any 
time within four months preceding the last sixty days of the year. 

A tenancy by the month, or less than a year, where the tenant holds 
over without any special agreement, the landlord may terminate the 
tenancy, by thirty days notice in writing. 

When rent is due, the landlord may serve a notice upon the tenant, 
stating that unless the rent is paid within not less than five days, his lease 
will be terminated ; if the rent is not paid, the landlord may consider the 
lease ended. When default is made in any of the terms of a lease, it 
shall not be necessary to give more than ten days notice to quit or of the 
termination of such tenancy ; and the same may be terminated on giving 
such notice to quit, at any time after such default in any of the terms of 
such lease ; which notice may be substantially in the following form, viz: 

To , You are hereby notified that, in consequence of your default 

in (^here insert the character of the default), of the premises now occupied 
by you, being etc. (here describe the premises), I have elected to deter- 
mine your lease, and you are hereby notified to quit and deliver up pos- 
session of the same to me within ten days of this date (dated, etc.) 

The above to be signed by the lessor or his agent, and no other notice 
or demand of possession or termination of such tenancy is necessary. 

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ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 63 

printed, or partly either, copy thereof to the tenant, or leaving the same 
with some person above the age of twelve years residing on or in posses- 
sion of the premises ; and in case no one is in the actual possession of the 
said premises, then by posting the same on the premises. When the 
tenancy is for a certain time, and the term expires by tlie terms of the 
lease, the tenant is then bound to surrender possession, and no notice 
to quit or demand of possession is necessary. 

Distress for rent. — In all cases of distress for rent, the landlord, by 
himself, his agent or attorney, may seize for rent any personal property of 
his tenant that may be found in the county where the tenant resides ; the 
property of any other person, even if found on the premises, is not 
liable. 

An inventory of the property levied upon, with a statement of the 
amount of rent claimed, should be at once filed with some justice of the 
peace, if not over $200 ; and if above that sum, with the clerk of a court 
of record of competent jurisdiction. Property may be released, by the 
party executing a satisfactory bond for double the amount. 

The landlord may distrain for rent, any time within six months after 
the expiration of the term of the lease, or when terminated. 

When rent is payable wholly or in part, in specific articles of pro- 
perty, or products of the premises, or labor, the landlord may distrain for 
the value of the same. 

Landlords have a lien upon the crops grown or growing upon the 
demised premises for the rent thereof, and also for the faithful performance 
of the terms of the lease. 

In all cases where the premises rented shall be sub-let, or the lease 
assigned, the landlord shall have the same right to enforce lien against 
such lessee or assignee, that he has against the tenant to whom the pre- 
mises were rented. 

When a tenant abandons or removes from the premises or any part 
thereof, the landlord, or his agent or attorney, may seize upon any grain 
or other crops grown or growing upon the premises, or part thereof so 
abandoned, whether the rent is due or not. If such grain, or other crops, 
or any part thereof, is not fully grown or matured, the landlord, or his 
agent or attorney, shall cause the same to be properly cultivated, harvested 
or gathered, and may sell the same, and from the proceeds pay all his 
labor, expenses and rent. The tenant may, before the sale of such pro- 
perty, redeem the same by tendering the rent and reasonable compensation 
for work done, or he may replevy the same. 

Exemption. — The same articles of personal property which are bylaw 
exempt from execution, except the crops as above stated, is also exempt 
from distress for rent. 



64 ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 



LIENS. 

Any person who shall by contract, express or implied, or partly both, 
with the owner of any lot or tract of land, furnish labor or material, or 
services as an architect or superintendent, in building, altering, repairing 
or ornamenting any house or other building or appurtenance thereto on 
such lot, or upon any street or alley, and connected with such improve- 
ments, shall have a lien upon the whole of such lot or tract of land, and 
upon such house or building and appurtenances, for the amount due to 
him for such labor, material or services. If the contract is expressed, and 
the time for the completion of the work is beyond three years from the com- 
mencement thereof ; or, if the time of payment is beyond one year from 
the time stipulated for the completion of the work, then no lien exists. 
If the contract is implied, then no lien exists, unless the work be done or 
material is furnished within one year from the commencement of the work 
or delivery of the materials. As between different creditors having liens, 
no preference is given to the one whose contract was first made ; but each 
shares pro-rata. Incumbrances existing on the lot or tract of the land at 
the feime the contract is made, do not operate on the improvements, and 
are only preferred to the extent of the value of the land at the time of 
making the contract. The above lien can not be enforced unless suit is 
commeyiced within six months after the last payment for labor or materials 
shall have become due and payable. Sub-contractors, mechanics, workmen 
and other persons furnishing any material, or performing any labor for a 
contractor as before specified, have a lien to the extent of the amount due 
the contractor at the time the following notice is served upon the owner 
of the land who made the contract: 

To , You are hereby notified, that I have been employed by- 



(here state whether to labor or furnish material, and substantially the 
nature of the demand) upon your (here state in general terms description 
and situation of building), and that I shall hold the (building, or as the 
case may be), and your interest in the ground, liable for the amount that 

may (is or may become) due me on account thereof. Signature, 

Date, 

If there is a contract in writing between contractor and sub-contractor, 
a copy of it should be served with above notice, and said notice must be 
served within forty days from the completion of such sub-contract, if there 
is one ; if not, then from the time payment should have been made to the 
person performing the labor or furnishing the material. If the owner is 
not a resident of the county, or can not be found therein, then the above 
notice must be filed with the clerk of the Circuit Court, with his fee, fifty 
cents, and a copy of said notice must be published in a newspaper pub- 
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ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 65 

When the owner or agent is notified as above, he can retain any 
money due the contractor sufficient to pay such claim ; if more than one 
claim, and not enough to pay all, they are to be paid pro rata. 

The owner has the right to demand in writing, a statement of the 
contractor, of what he owes for labor, etc., from time to time as the work 
progresses, and on his failure to comply, forfeits to the owner $50 for 
every offense. 

The liens referred to cover any and all estates, whether in fee for 
life, for years, or any other interest which the owner may have. 

To enforce the lien of sub-contractors^ suit must be commenced within 
three months from the time of the performance of the sub-contract, or 
during the work or furnishing materials. 

Hotels inn and hoarding-house keepers, have a lien upon the baggage 
and other valuables of their guests or boarders, brought into such hotel, 
inn or boarding-house, by their guests or boarders, for the proper charges 
due from such guests or boarders for their accommodation, board and 
lodgings, and such extras as are furnished at their request. 

Stable-keepers and other persons have a lien upon the horses, car- 
riages and harness kept by them, for the proper charges due for the keep- 
ing thereof and expenses bestowed thereon at the request of the owner 
or the person having the possession of the same. 

Agisters (persons who take care of cattle belonging to others), and 
persons keeping, yarding, feeding or pasturing domestic animals, shall 
have a lien upon the animals agistered, kept, yarded or fed, for the proper 
charges due for such service. 

All persons who may furnish any railroad corporation in this state 
with fuel, ties, material, supplies or any other article or thing necessary 
for the construction, maintenance, operation or repair of its road by con- 
tract, or may perform work or labor on the same, is entitled to be paid as 
part of the current expenses of the road, and have a lien upon all its pro- 
perty. Sub-contractors or laborers have also a lien. The conditions and 
limitations both as to contractors and sub-contractors, are about the same 
as herein stated as to general liens. 

DEFINITION OF COMMERCIAL TERMS. 

$ means dollars, being a contraction of U. S., which was formerly 



placed before any denomination of money, and meant, as it means now, 
United States Currency. 

X means pounds, English money. 

@ stands for at or to. Vb for pound, and bbl. for barrel; "^ tor per or 
hi/ the. Thus, Butter sells at 20 @ 30c ^ lb, and Flour at $8@12 f bbl. 

% iov per cent and ff for number. 

May 1.— Wheat sells at $1.20@1.25, "seller June." Seller June 
5 



66 ABSTRACT OP ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 

means that the person who sells the wheat has the privilege of delivering 
it at any time during the month of June. 

Selling shorty is contracting to deliver a certain amount of grain or 
stock, at a fixed price, within a certain length of time, when the seller 
has not the stock on hand. It is for the interest of the person selling 
"short," to depress the market as much as possible, in order that he may- 
buy and fill his contract at a profit. Hence the " shorts " are termed 
" bears." 

Buying long^ is to contract to purchase a certain amount of grain or 
shares of stock at a fixed price, deliverable within a stipulated time, 
expecting to make a profit by the rise of prices. The "longs" are 
termed "bulls," as it is for their interest to "operate" so as to "toss" 
the prices upward as much as possible. 

NOTES. 

Form of note is legal, worded in the simplest way, so that the 
amount and time of payment are mentioned. 

1100. Chicago, 111., Sept. 15, 1876. 

Sixty days from date I promise to pay to E. F. Brown, 
or order, One Hundred dollars, for value received. 

L. D. LowKY. 
A note to be payable in any thing else than money needs only the 
facts substituted for money in the above form. 

ORDERS. 

Orders should be worded simply, thus : 

Mr. F. H. Coats: Chicago, Sept. 15, 1876. 

Please pay to H. Birdsall, Twenty-five dollars, and charge to 

F. D. SiLVA. 

RECEJPTS. 

Receipts should always state when received and what for, thus : 

1100. Chicago, Sept. 15, 1876. 

Received of J. W. Davis, One Hundred dollars, for services 
rendered in grading his lot in Fort Madison, on account. 

Thomas Brady. 
If receipt is in full it should be so stated. 

BILLS OF PURCHASE. 

W. N. Mason, Salem, Illinois, Sept. 15, 1876. 

Bought of A. A. Graham. 

4 Bushels of Seed Wheat, at |1.50 - - - - $6.00 

2 Seamless Sacks " .30 - - .60 



Received payment, $6.60 

A. A. Graham. 



ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 67 

ARTICLES OF AGREEMENT. 

An agreement is where one party promises to another to do a certain 
thing in a certain time for a stipulated sum. Good business men always 
reduce an agreement to writing, which nearly always saves misunder- 
standings and trouble. No particular form is necessary, but the facts must 
be clearly and explicitly stated, and there must, to make it valid, be a 
reasonable consideration. 

GENERAL FORM OF AGREEMENT. 

This Agreement, made the Second day of October, 1876, between 
John Jones, of Aurora, County of Kane, State of Illinois, of the first part, 
and Thomas Whiteside, of the same place, of the second part — 

WITNESSETH, that the said John Jones, in consideration of the agree- 
ment of the party of the second part, hereinafter contained, contracts and 
agrees to and with the said Thomas Whiteside, that he will deliver, in 
good and marketable condition, at the Village of Batavia, 111., during the 
month of November, of this year. One Hundred Tons of Prairie Hay, in 
the following lots, and at the following specified times ; namely, twenty- 
five tons by the seventh of November, twenty-five tons additional by the 
fourteenth of the month, twenty-five tons more by the twenty-first, and 
the entire one hundred tons to be all delivered by the thirtieth of 
November. 

And the said Thomas Whiteside, in consideration of the prompt 
fulfillment of this contract, on the part of the party of the first part, 
contracts to and agrees with the said John Jones, to pay for said hay five 
dollars per ton, for each ton as soon as delivered. 

In case of failure of agreement by either of the parties hereto, it is 
hereby stipulated and agreed that the party so failing shall pay to the 
other, One Hundred Dollars, as fixed and settled damages. 

In witness whereof, we have hereunto set our hands the day and 
year first above written. John Jones, 

Thomas Whiteside. 

AGREEMENT WITH CLERK FOR SERVICES. 

This Agreement, made the first day of May, one thousand eight 
hundred and seventy-six, between Reuben Stone, of Chicago, County 
of Cook, State of Illinois, party of the first part, and George Barclay, of 
Englewood, County of Cook, State of Illinois, party of the second part — 

WITNESSETH, that said George Barclay agrees faithfully and dili- 
gently to work as clerk and salesman for the said Reuben Stone, for 
and during the space of one year from the date hereof, should both 
live such length of time, without absenting himself from his occupation ; 



68 ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 

during which time he, the said Barclay, in the store of said Stone, of 
Chicago, will carefully and honestly attend, doing and ]3erforming all 
duties as clerk and salesman aforesaid, in accordance and in all respects 
as directed and desired by the said Stone. 

In consideration of which services, so to be rendered by the said 
Barclay, the said Stone agrees to pay to said Barclay the annual sum of 
one thousand dollars, payable in twelve equal monthly payments, each 
upon the last day of each month ; provided that all dues for days of 
absence from business by said Barclay, shall be deducted from the sum 
otherwise by the agreement due and payable by the said Stone to the said 
Barclay. 

Witness our hands. Reuben Stone. 

George Barclay. 

BILLS OF SALE. 

A bill of sale is a written agreement to another party, for a consider- 
ation to convey his right and interest in the personal property. The 
purchaser must take actual possession of the property. Juries have 
power to determine upon the fairness or unfairness of a bill of sale. 

COMMON FORM OF BILL OF SALE. 

Know all Men by this instrument, that I, Louis Clay, of Princeton, 
Illinois, of the first part, for and in consideration of Five Hundred 
and Ten dollars, to me paid by John Floyd, of the same place, of the 
second part, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, have sold, and 
by this instrument do convey unto the said Floyd, party of the second 
part, his executors, administrators, and assigns, my undivided half of 
ten acres of corn, now growing on the farm of Thomas Tyrrell, in the 
town above mentioned ; one pair of horses, sixteen sheep, and five cows, 
belonging to me, and in my possession at the farm aforesaid ; to have and 
to hold the same unto the party of the second part, his executors and 
assigns, forever. And I do, for myself and legal representatives, agree 
with the said party of the second part, and his legal representatives, to 
warrant and defend the sale of the afore-mentioned property and chattels 
unto the said party of the second part, and his legal representatives, 
against all and every person whatsoever. 

In witness whereof, I have hereunto affixed my hand, this tenth day 
of October, one thousand eight hundred and seventy-six. 

Louis Clay. 

BONDS. 

A bond is a written admission on the part of the maker in which he 
pledges a certain sum to another, at a certain time. 



ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 69 

COMMON FORM OF BOND. 

Know all Men by this instrument, that I, George Edgerton, of 
Watseka, Iroquois County, State of Illinois, am firmly bound unto Peter 
Kirchoff, of the place aforesaid, in the sum of five hundred dollars, to be 
paid to the said Peter Kirchoff, or his legal representatives ; to which 
payment, to be made, I bind myself, or my legal representatives, by this 
instrument. 

Sealed with my seal, and dated this second day of November, one 
thousand eight hundred and sixty-four. 

The condition of this bond is such that if I, George Edgerton, my 
heirs, administrators, or executors, shall promptly pay the sum of two 
hundred and fifty dollars in three equal annual payments from the date 
hereof, with annual interest, then the above obligation to be of no effect ; 
otherwise to be in full force and valid. 
Sealed and delivered in 

presence of George Edgerton. [l.s.] 

William Turner. 

CHATTEL MORTGAGES. 

A chattel mortgage is a mortgage on personal property for payment 
of a certain sum of money, to hold the property against debts of other 
creditors. The mortgage must describe the property, and must be 
acknowledged before a justice of the peace in the township or precinct 
where the mortgagee resides, and entered upon his docket, and must be 
recorded in the recorder's office of the county. 

GENERAL FORM OF CHATTEL MORTGAGE. 

This Indenture, made and entered into this first day of January, 
in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy-five, 
between Theodore Lottinville, of the town of Geneseo in the County 
of Henry, and State of Illinois, party of the first part, and Paul Henshaw, 
of the same town, county, and State, party of the second part. 

Witnesseth, that the said party of the first part, for and in consider- 
ation of the sum of one thousand dollars, in hand paid, the receipt whereof 
is hereby acknowledged, does hereby grant, sell, convey, and confirm unto 
the said party of the second part, his heirs and assigns forever, all and 
singular the following described goods and chattels, to wit : 

Two three-year old roan-colored horses, one Burdett organ. No. 987, 
one Brussels carpet, 15x20 feet in size, one marble-top center table, one 
Home Comfort cooking stove. No. 8, one black walnut bureau with mirror 
attached, one set of parlor chairs (six in number), upholstered in green 
rep, with lounge corresponding with same in style and color of upholstery, 
now in possession of said Lottinville, at No. 4 Prairie Ave., Geneseo, 111. ; 



70 ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 

Together with all and singular, the appurtenances thereunto belong- 
ing, or in any wise appertaining ; to have and to hold the above described 
goods and chattels, unto the said party of the second part, his heirs and 
assigns, forever. 

Provided, always, and these presents are upon this express condition, 
that if the said Theodore Lottinville, his heirs, executors, administrators, 
or assigns, shall, on or before the first day of January, A.D., one thousand 
eight hundred and seventy-six, pay, or cause to be paid, to the said Paul 
Ranslow, or his lawful attorney or attorneys, heirs, executors, adminis- 
trators, or assigns, the sum of One Thousand dollars, together with the 
interest that may accrue thereon, at the rate of ten per cent, per annum, 
from the first day of January, A.D. one thousand eight hundred and 
seventy-five, until paid, according to the tenor of one promissory note 
bearing even date herewith for the payment of said sum of money, that 
then and from thenceforth, these presents, and everything herein con- 
tained, shall cease, and be null and void, anything herein contained to the 
contrary notwithstanding. 

Provided, also, that the said Theodore Lottinville may retain the 
possession of and have the use of said goods and chattels until the day 
of payment aforesaid ; and also, at his own expense, shall keep said goods 
and chattels; and also at the expiration of said time of payment, if said 
sum of money, together with the interest as aforesaid, shall not be paid, 
shall deliver up said goods and chattels, in good condition, to said Paul 
Ranslow, or his heirs, executors, administrators, or assigns. 

And provided, also, that if default in payment as aforesaid, by said 
party of the first part, shall be made, or if said party of the second part 
shall at any time before said promissory note becomes due, feel himself 
unsafe or insecure, that then the said party of the second part, or his 
attorney, agent, assigns, or heirs, executors, or administrators, shall have 
the right to take possession of said goods and chattels, wherever they 
may or can be found, and sell the same at public or private sale, to the 
highest bidder for cash in hand, after giving ten days' notice of the time 
and place of said sale, together with a description of the goods and chat- 
tels to be sold, by at least four advertisements, posted up in public places 
in the vicinity where said sale is to take place, and proceed to make the 
sum of money and interest promised as aforesaid, together with all reason- 
able costs, charges, and expenses in so doing ; and if there shall be any 
overplus, shall pay the same without delay to the said party of the first 
part, or his legal representatives. 

In testimony whereof, the said party of the first part has hereunto 
set his hand and affixed his seal, the day and year first above written. 
Signed, sealed and delivered in 

presence of Theodore Lottinville. [l.s.] 

Samuel J. Tilden. 



ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 71 



LEASE OF FARM AND BUILDINGS THEREON. 

This Indenture, made this second day of June, 1875, between David 
Patton of the Town of Bisbee, State of Illinois, of the first part, and John 
Doyle of the same place, of the second part, 

Witnesseth, that the said David Patton, for and in consideration of 
the covenants hereinafter mentioned and reserved, on the part of the said 
John Doyle, his executors, administrators, and assigns, to be paid, kept, 
and performed, hath let, and by these presents doth grant, demise, and 
let, unto the said John Doyle, his executors, administrators, and assigns, 
all that parcel of land situate in Bisbee aforesaid, bounded and described 
as follows, to wit : 

[^Ilere describe the land.^ 

Together with all the appurtenances appertaining thereto. To have 
and to hold the said premises, with appurtenances thereto belonging, unto 
the said Doyle, his executors, administrators, and assigns, for the term of 
five years, from the first day of October next following, at a yearly rent 
of Six Hundred dollars, to be paid in equal payme'nts, semi-annually, as 
long as said buildings are in good tenantable condition. 

And the said Dojde, by these presents, covenants and agrees to pay 
all taxes and assessments, and keep in repair all hedges, ditches, rail, and 
other fences ; (the said David Patton, his heirs, assigns and administra- 
tors, to furnish all timber, brick, tile, and other materials necessary for 
such repairs.) 

Said Doyle further covenants and agrees to apply to said land, in a 
farmer-like manner, all manure and compost accumulating upon said 
farm, and cultivate all the arable land in a husbandlike manner, accord- 
ing to the usual custom among farmers in the neighborhood ; he also 
agrees to trim the hedges at a seasonable time, preventing injury from 
cattle to such hedges, and to all fruit and other trees on the said premises. 
That he will seed down with clover and timothy seed twenty acres yearly 
of arable land, ploughing the same number of acres each Spring of land 
now in grass, and hitherto unbroken. 

It is further agreed, that if the said Doyle shall fail to perform the 
whole or any one of the above mentioned covenants, then and in that 
case the said David Patton may declare this lease terminated, by giving 
three months' notice of the same, prior to the first of October of any 
year, and may distrain any part of the stock, goods, or chattels, or other 
property in possession of said Doyle, for sufficient to compensate for the 
non-performance of the above written covenants, the same to be deter- 
mined, and amounts so to be paid to be determined, by three arbitrators, 
chosen as follows : Each of the parties to this instrument to choose one, 



72 ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 

and the two so chosen to select a third ; the decision of said arbitrators 
to be final. 

In witness whereof, we have hereto set our hands and seals. 
Signed, sealed, and delivered 

in presence of David Patton. [l.s.] 

James Waldeon. John Doyle. [l.s.] 

FORM OF LEASE OF A HOUSE. 

This Instrument, made the first day of October, 1875, witnesseth 
that Amos Griest of Yorkville, County of Kendall, State of Illinois, hath 
rented from Aaron Young of Logansport aforesaid, the dwelling and lot 
No. 13 Ohio Street, situated in said City of Yorkville, for five years 
from the above date, at the yearly rental of Three Hundred dollars, pay- 
able monthly, on the first day of each month, in advance, at the residence 
of said Aaron Young. 

At the expiration of said above mentioned term, the said Griest 
agrees to give the said Young peaceable possession of the said dwelling, 
in as good condition as when taken, ordinary wear and casualties excepted. 

In witness whereof, we place our hands and seals the day and year 
aforesaid. 

Signed, sealed and delivered Amos Griest. [l.s.] 

in presence of 

NiCKOLAS SCHUTZ, AaRON YoUNG. [l.S.] 

Notary Public. 

LANDLORD'S AGREEMENT. 

This certifies that I have let and rented, this first day of January, 
1876, unto Jacob Schmidt, my house and lot. No. 15 Erie Street, in the 
City of Chicago, State of Illinois, and its appurtenances ; he to have the 
free and uninterrupted occupation thereof for one year from this date, at 
the yearly rental of Two Hundred dollars, to be paid monthly in advance ; 
rent to cease if destroyed by fire, or otherwise made untenantable. 

Peter Funk. 
TENANT'S AGREEMENT. 

This certifies that I have hired and taken from Peter Funk, his 
house and lot. No. 15 Erie Street, in the City of Chicago, State of Illi- 
nois, with appurtenances thereto belonging, for one year, to commence 
this day, at a yearly rental of Two Hundred dollars, to be paid monthly 
in advance ; unless said house becomes untenantable from fire or other 
causes, in which case rent ceases ; and I further agree to give and yield 
said premises one year from this first day of January 1876, in as good 
condition as now, ordinary wear and damage by the elements excepted. 

Given under my hand this day. Jacob Sch^sudt. 



ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 73 

NOTICE TO QUIT. 

To F. W. Aelen, 

Sir : Please observe that the term of one year, for which the house 
and land, situated at No. 6 Indiana Street, and now occupied by you, 
were rented to you, expired on the first day of October, 1875, and as I 
desire to repossess said premises, you are hereby requested and required 

to vacate the same. RespectfuUv Yours, 

P. T. Baknum. 
Lincoln, Neb., October 4, 1875. 

TENANT'S NOTICE OF LEAVING. 

Dear Sir: 

The premises I now occupy as your tenant, at No. 6 Indiana Street, 
I shall vacate on the first day of November, 1875. You will please take 
notice accordingly. 

Dated this tenth day of October, 1875. F. W. Arlen. 

To P. T. Barnum, Esq. 

REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE TO SECURE PAYMENT OF MONEY. 

This Indenture, made this sixteenth day of May, in the year of 
our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, between William 
Stocker, of Peoria, County of Peoria, and State of Illinois, and Olla, his 
wife, party of the first part, and Edward (Singer, party of the second part. 

Whereas, the said party of the first part is justly indebted to the said 
party of the second part, in the sum of Two Thousand dollars, secured 
to be paid by two certain promissory notes (bearing even date herewith) 
the one due and payable at the Second National Bank in Peoria, Illinois, 
with interest, on the sixteenth day of May, in the year one thousand eight 
hundred and seventy-three ; the other due and payable at the Second 
National Bank at Peoria, 111., with interest, on the sixteenth day of May, 
in the year one thousand eight hundred and seventy-four. 

Now, therefore, this indenture witnesseth, that the said party of the 
first part, for the better securing the payment of the money aforesaid, 
with interest thereon, according to the tenor and effect of the said two 
promissory notes above mentioned ; and, also m consideration of the fur- 
ther sum of one dollar to them in hand paid by the said party of the sec- 
ond part, at the delivery of these presents, the receipt whereof is hereby 
acknowledged, have granted, bargained, sold, and conveyed, and by these 
presents do grant, bargain, sell, and convey, unto the said party of the 
second part, his heirs and assigns, forever, all that certain parcel of land, 

situate, etc. 

[^Describing the premises.^ 

To have and to hold the same, together with all and singular the 

Tenements, Hereditaments, Privileges and Appurtenances thereunto 



74 ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 

belonging or in any wise appertaining. And also, all the estate, interest, 
and claim whatsoever, in law as well as in equity which the party of 
the first part have in and to the premises hereby conveyed unto the said 
party of the second part, his heirs and assigns, and to their only proper 
use, benefit and behoof. And the said William Stocker, and 011a, his 
wife, party of the first part, hereby expressly waive, relinquish, release, 
and convey unto the said party of the second part, his heirs, executors, 
administrators, and assigns, all right, title, claim, interest, and benefit 
whatever, in and to the above described premises, and each and every 
part thereof, which is given by or results from all laws of this state per- 
taining to the exemption of homesteads. 

Provided always, and these presents are upon this express condition, 
that if the said party of the first part, their heirs, executors, or adminis- 
trators, shall well and truly pay, or cause to be paid, to the said party of 
the second part, his heirs, executors, administrators, or assigns, the afore- 
said sums of money, with such interest thereon, at the time and in the 
manner specified in the above mentioned promissory notes, according to 
the true intent and meaning thereof, then in that case, these presents and 
every thing herein expressed, shall be absolutely null and void. 

In witness whereof, the said party of the first part hereunto set their 
hands and seals the day and year first above written. 
Signed, sealed and delivered in presence of 

James Whitehead, William Stocker. [l.s.] 

Fred. Samuels. Olla Stocker. [l.s.] 

WARRANTY DEED WITH COVENANTS. 

This Indenture, made this sixth day of April, in the year of our 
Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, between Henry Best 
of Lawrence, County of Lawrence, State of Illinois, and Belle, his wife, 
of the first part, and Charles Pearson of the same place, of the second part, 

Witnesseth, that the said party of the first part, for and in consideration 
of the sum of Six Thousand dollars in hand paid by the said party of the 
second part, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, have granted, 
bargained, and sold, and by these presents do grant, bargain, and sell, 
unto the said party of the second part, his heirs and assigns, all the fol- 
lowing described loi, piece, or parcel of land, situated in the City of Law- 
rence, in the County of Lawrence, and State of Illinois, to wit : 
[^Here describe the property^] 

Together with all and singular the hereditaments and appurtenances 
thereunto l)elonging or in any wise appertaining, and the reversion and 
reversions, remainder and remainders, rents, issues, and profits thereof; 
and all the estate, rignt, title, inrerest, claim, and demand whatsoever, of 
the said party of the nrst pare, either in law or equity, of, in, and to the 



ABSTKACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 75 

above bargained premises, with the hereditaments and appurtenances. 
To have and to hold the said premises above bargained and described, 
with the appurtenances, unto the said party of the second part, his heirs 
and assigns, forever. And the said Henry Best, and Belle, his wife, par- 
ties of the first part, hereby expressly waive, release, and relinquish unto 
the said party of the second part, his heirs, executors, administrators, and 
assigns, all right, title, claim, interest, and benefit whatever, in and to the 
above described premises, and each and every part thereof, vvliich is given 
by or results from all laws of this state pertaining to the exemption of 
homesteads. 

And the said Henry Best, and Belle, his wife, party of the first 
part, for themselves and their heirs, executors, and administrators, do 
covenant, grant, bargain, and agree, to and with the said party of the 
second part, his heirs and assigns, that at the time of the ensealing and 
delivery of these presents they were well seized of the premises above 
conveyed, as of a good, sure, perfect, absolute, and indefeasible estate of 
inheritance in law, and in fee simple, and have good right, full power, 
and lawful authority to grant, bargain, sell, and convey the same, in 
manner and form aforesaid, and that the same are free and clear from all 
former and other grants, bargains, sales, liens, taxes, assessments, and 
encumbrances of what kind or nature soever ; and the above bargained 
premises in the quiet and peaceable possession of the said party of the 
second part, his heirs and assigns, against all and every person or persons 
lawfully claiming or to claim the whole or any part thereof, the said party 
of the first part shall and will warrant and forever defend. 

In testimony whereof, the said parties of the first part have hereunto 
set their hands and seals the day and year first above written. 
Signed, sealed and delivered 

in presence of Henry Best, [l.s.] 

Jerry Linklater. Belle Best, [l.s.] 

QUIT-CLAIM DEED. 

This Indenture, made the eighth day of June, in the year of our 
Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy-four, between David Tour, 
of Piano, County of Kendall, State of Illinois, party of the first part, 
and Larry O'Brien, of the same place, party of the second part, 

Witnesseth, that the said party of the first part, for and in considera- 
tion of Nine Hundred dollars in hand paid b}^ the said party of the sec- 
ond part, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, and the said party 
of the second part forever released and discharged therefrom, has remised, 
released, sold, conveyed, and quit-claimed, and by these presents does 
remise, release, sell, convey, and quit-claim, unto the said party of the 
second part, his heirs and assigns, forever, all the right, title, interest, 



76 ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 

claim, and demand, which the said party of the first part has in and to 
the following described lot, piece, or parcel of land, to wit : 

\^IIere describe the land.^ 
To have and to hold the same, together with all and singular the 
appurtenances and privileges thereunto belonging, or in any wise there- 
unto appertaining, and all the estate, right, title, interest, and claim 
whatever, of the said party of the first part, either in law or equity, to 
the only proper use, benefit, and behoof of the said party of the second 
part, his heirs and assigns forever. 

In witness whereof the said party of the first part hereunto set his 
hand and seal the day and year above written. 

Signed, sealed and delivered David Tour, [l.s.] 

in presence of 
Thomas Ashley. 

The above forms of Deeds and Mortgage are such as have heretofore 
been generally used, but the following are much shorter, and are made 
equally valid by the laws of this state. 

WARRANTY DEED. 

The grantor (here insert name or names and place of residence), for 
and in consideration of (here insert consideration) in hand paid, conveys 
and warrants to (here insert the grantee's name or names) the following 
described real estate (here insert description), situated in the County of 
in the State of Illinois. 

Dated this day of A. D. 18 . 

QUIT CLAIM DEED. 

The grantor (here insert grantor's name or names and place of resi- 
dence), for the consideration of (here insert consideration) convey and 
quit-claim to (here insert grantee's name or names) all interest in the 
following described real estate (here insert description), situated in the 
County of in the State of Illinois. 

Dated this day of A. D. 18 . 

MORTGAGE. 

The mortgagor (here insert name or names) mortgages and warrants 
to (here insert name or names of mortgagee or mortgagees), to secure the 
p.iyment of (here recite the nature and amount of indebtedness, sjiowing 
when due and the rate of interest, and whether secured by note or other- 
wise), the following described real estate (here insert description thereof), 
situated in the County of in the Stute of Illinois. 

Dated this day of A. D. 18 . 

RELEASE. 

Know all Men by these presents, that I, Peter Ahlund, of Chicago, 
of the Ccmnty of Cook, and State of Illinois, for and in consideration of 
One dollar, to niu in hand paid, and for other good and valuable considera- 



ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 77 

tions, the receij)t whereof is hereby confessed, do hereby grant, bargain, 
remise, convey, release, and quit-claim unto Joseph Carlin of Chicago, 
of the County of Cook, and State of Illinois, all the right, title, interest, 
claim, or demand whatsoever, I may have acquired in, through, or by a 
certain Indenture or Mortgage Deed, bearing date the second day of Jan- 
uary, A. D. 1871, and recorded in the Recorder's office of said county, 
in book A of Deeds, page 46, to the premises therein described, and which 
said Deed was made to secure one certain promissory note, bearing even 
date with said deed, for the sum of Three Hundred dollars. 

Witness my hand and seal, this second day of November, A. D. 1874. 

Peter Ahlund. [l.s.] 

State of Illinois, ) 

Cook County. ) ' I, George Saxton, a Notary Public in 

and for said county, in the state aforesaid, do hereby 

certify that Peter Ahlund, personally known to me 

as the same person whose name is subscribed to the 

foregoing Release, appeared before me this day in 

[ ^°SKAL.^^ ] person, and acknowledged that he signed, sealed, and 

delivered the said instrument of writing as his free 

and voluntary act, for the uses and purposes therein 

set forth. 

Given under my hand and seal, this second day of 
November, A. D. 1874. 

George Saxton, N. P. 

GENERAL FORM OF WILL FOR REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY. 

I, Charles Mansfield, of the Town of Salem, County of Jackson, 
State of Illinois, being aware of the uncertainty of life, and in failing 
health, but of sound mind and memorj^ do make and declare this to be 
my last will and testament, in manner following, to wit: 

Fb'st. I give, devise and bequeath unto my oldest son, Sidney H. 
Mansfield, the sum of Two Thousand Dollars, of bank stock, now in the 
Third National Bank of Cincinnati, Ohio, and the farm owned by myself 
in the Town of Buskirk, consisting of one hundred and sixty acres, with 
all the houses, tenements, and improvements thereunto belonging ; to 
have and to hold unto my said son, his heirs and assigns, forever. 

Second. I give, devise and bequeath to each of my daughters, Anna 
Louise Mansfield and Ida Clara Mansfield, each Two Thousand dollars in 
bank stock, in the Third National Bank of Cincinnati, Ohio, and also each 
one quarter section of land, owned by myself, situated in the Town of 
Lake, Illinois, and recorded in my name in the Recorder's office in the 
county where such land is located. The north one hundred and sixty 
acres of said half section is devised to my eldest daughter, Anna Louise. 
6 



78 ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 

Third. I give, devise and bequeath to my son, Frank Alfred Mans- 
field, Five shares of Railroad stock in the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, 
and my one hundred and sixty acres of land and saw mill thereon, situ- 
ated in Manistee, Michigan, with all the improvements and appurtenances 
thereunto belonging, which said real estate is recorded in my name in the 
county where situated. 

Fourth. I give to my wife, Victoria Elizabeth Mansfield, all my 
household furniture, goods, chattels, and personal property, about my 
home, not hitherto disposed of, including Eight Thousand dollars of bank 
stock in the Third National Bank of Cincinnati, Ohio, Fifteen shares in 
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, and the free and unrestricted use, pos- 
session, and benefit of the home farm, so long as she may live, in lieu of 
dower, to which she is entitled by law ; said farm being my present place 
of residence. 

Fifth. I bequeath to my invahd father, Elijah H. Mansfield, the 
income from rents of my store building at 145 Jackson Street, Chicago, 
Illinois, during the term of his natural life. Said building and land there- 
with to revert to my said sons and daughters in equal proportion, upon 
the demise of my said father. 

Sixth. It is also my will and desire that, at the death of my wife, 
Victoria Elizabeth Mansfield, or at any time when she may arrange to 
relinquish her life interest in. the above mentioned homestead, the same 
may revert to my above named children, or to the lawful heirs of each. 

And lastly. I nominate and appoint as executors of this my last will 
and testament, my wife, Victoria Elizabeth Mansfield, and my eldest son, 
Sidney H. Mansfield. 

I further direct that my debts and necessary funeral expenses shail 
be paid from moneys now on deposit in the Savings Bank of Salem, the 
residue of such moneys to revert to my wife, Victoria Elizabeth Mansfield, 
for her use forever. 

Ill witness whereof, I, Charles Mansfield, to this my last will and 
testament, have hereunto set my hand and seal, this fourth day of April, 
eighteen hundred and seventy-two. 



Signed, sealed, and declared by Charles 
Mansfield, as and for his last will and 
testament, in the presence of us, who, 
at his request, and in his presence, and 
in the presence of each other, have sub- ^ 
scribed our names hereunto as witnesses 
thereof. 

Peter A. Schenck, Sycamore, Ills. 

Frank E. Dent, Salem, Ills. 



Charles Mansfield, [l.s.] 



Charles Mansfield, [l.s.] 



ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 79 

CODICIL. 

Whereas I, Charles Mansfield, did, on the fourth day of April, one 
thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, make my last will and testa- 
ment, I do now, by this writing, add this codicil to my said will, to be 
taken as a part thereof. 

Whereas, by the dispensation of Providence, my daughter, Anna 
Louise, has deceased November fifth, eighteen hundred and seventy-three, 
and whereas, a son has been born to me, which son is now christened 
Richard Albert Mansfield, I give and bequeath unto him my gold watch, 
and all right, interest, and title in lands and bank stock and chattels 
bequeathed to my deceased daughter, Anna Louise, in the body of this will. 

In witness whereof, I hereunto place my hand and seal, this tenth 
day of March, eighteen hundred and seventy-five. 

Signed, sealed, published, and declared to^ 

us by the testator, Charles Mansfield, as 

and for a codicil to be annexed to his 

last will and testament. And we, at 

his request, and in his presence, and in 

the presence of each other, have sub- 
scribed our names as witnesses thereto, 

at the date hereof. 
Frank E. Dent, Salem, Ills. 
John C. Shay, Salem, Ills. 

CHURCH ORGANIZATIONS 

May be legally made by electing or appointing, according to the usages 
or customs of the body of which it is a part, at any meeting held for that 
purpose, two or more of its members as trustees, wardens or vestrymen, and 
may adopt a corporate name. The chairman or secretary of such meeting 
shall, as soon as possible, make and file in the office of the recorder of 
deeds of the county, an affidavit substantially in the following form : 
State of Illinois, 



> 



County. ^ 

I, , do solemnly swear (or affirm, as the case may be), 

that at a meeting of the members of the (here insert the name of the 
church, society or congregation as known before organization), held at 

(here insert place of meeting), in the County of , and State of 

Illinois, on the day of , A.D. 18 — , for that purpose, the fol- 
lowing persons were elected (or appointed) [here insert their names^ 
trustees, wardens, vestrymen, (or officers by whatever name they may 
choose to adopt, with powers similar to trustees) according to the rules 
and usages of such (church, society or congregation), and said 



80 ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 

adopted as its corporate name (here insert name), and at said meeting 
this affiant acted as (chairman or secretary, as the case may be). 

Subscribed and sworn to before me, this day of , A.D. 

18 , Name of Affiant 

which affidavit must be recorded by the recorder, and shall be, or a certi- 
fied copy made by the recorder, received as evidence of such an incorpo- 
ration. 

No certificate of election after the first need he filed for record. 

The term of office of the trustees and the general government of the 
society can be determined by the rules or by-laws adopted. Failure to 
elect trustees at the time provided does not work a dissolution, but the 
old trustees hold over. A trustee or trustees may be removed, in the 
same manner by the society as elections are held by a meeting called for 
that purpose. The property of the society vests in the corporation. The 
corporation may hold, or acquire by purchase or otherwise, land not 
exceeding ten acres, for the purpose of the society. The trustees have 
the care, custody and control of the property of the corporation, and can, 
when directed by the society, erect houses or improvements, and repair 
and alter the same, and may also when so directed by the society, 
mortgage, encumber, sell and convey any real or personal estate belonging 
to the corporation, and make all proper contracts in the name of such 
corporation. But they are prohibited by law from encumbering or inter- 
fering with any property so as to destroy the effect of any gift, grant, 
devise or bequest to the corporation ; but such gifts, grants, devises or 
bequests, must in all cases be used so as to carry out the object intended 
by the persons making the same. Existing societies may organize in the 
manner herein set forth, and have all the advantages thereof. 

SUGGESTIONS TO THOSE PURCHASING BOOKS BY SUBSCRIPTION. 

The business of puhlishing books by subscription having so often been 
brought into disrepute by agents making representations and declarations 
not authorized by the publisher ; in order to prevent that as much as possi- 
ble, and that there may be more general knowledge of the relation such 
agents bear to their principal, and the law governing such cases, the fol- 
lowing statement is made : 

A subscription is in the nature of a contract of mutual promises, by 
which the subscriber agrees to pay a certain sum for the work described ; 
the consideration is concurrent that the publisher shall publish the hook 
named, and deliver the same, for which the subscriber is to pay the price 
named. The nhture and character of the work is dei^cribed in the prospectus 
and by the sample shown. These should be canfully examined before sub- 
scribing, as they are the basis and consideration of the promise to pay, 



ABSTRACT iLiLlNOIS STATE LAWS. 81 

and not the too often exaggerated statements of the agent, who is merely/ 
employed to solicit subscriptions, for which he is usually paid a commission 
for each subscriber, and has no authority to change or alter the conditions 
upon which the subscriptions are authorized to be made by the publisher. 
Should the agent assume to agree to make the subscription conditional or 
modify or change the agreement of the publisher, as set out by prospectus 
and sample, in order to hind the principal, the subscriber should see that 
such conditions or changes are stated over or in connection with his signa- 
ture, so that the publisher may have notice of the same. 

All persons making contracts in reference to matters of this kind, or 
any other business, should remember that the law as to written contracts is, 
that they can not be varied, altered or resciiided verbally, but if done at all, 
must he done in writing. It is therefore important that all persons contem- 
plating subscribing should distinctly understand that all talk before or after 
the subscription is made, is not admissible as evidence, and is no part of the 
contract. 

Persons employed to solicit subscriptions are known to the trade as 
canvassers. They are agents appointed to do a particular business in a 
prescribed mode, and have no authority to do it in any other way to the 
prejudice of their principal, nor can they bind their principal in any other 
matter. They cannot collect money, or agree that payment may be made 
in anything else but money. They can not extend the time of payment 
beyond the time of delivery, nor bind their principal for the payment of 
expenses incurred in their buisness. 

It would save a great deal of trouble, and often serious loss, if persons, 
before signing their names to any subscription book, or any written instru- 
ment, would examine carefully what it is ; if they can not read themselves, 
should call on some one disinterested who can. 



82 



MISCELLANEOUS INFOKMATION. 



INTEREST TABLE. 

A Simple Rule for Accurately Computing Interest at Any Given Per Cent, for 

Any Length of Time. 

Multiply the prittdpal (amount of money at interest) by the titne reduced to days : then 
divide this product by the quotient obtained by dividing 360 (the luunber of days in the interest 
year) by the per cent, of interest, and the quotient thus obtained will be the required interest. 

illustration. Solution. 

Require the interest of $462.50 for one month and eighteen days at $462.50 

6 per cent. An interest month is 30 days ; one month and eighteen days .48 

equal 43 days. $462.50 multiplied by .48 gives 222,0000 ; 360 divided 

by 6 (the per cent, of interest) gives 60, and $222.0000 divided by 60 370000 

will give you the exact interest, which is $3.70. If the rate of interest p)3oo \ i»5000 
in the above example were 12 per cent., we would divide the $222.0000 ^1 ^^22 oooo($3 70 
by 30 (because 360 divided by 12 gives 30) ; if 4 per cent., we would 180 

divide by 90 ; if 8 per cent., by 45 ; and in like manner for any other 

per cent. 420 

420 



MISCELLANEOUS TABLE. 



12 units, or things, i Dozen. 

12 dozen, i Gross. 

20 things, I Score. 
196 pounds, I Barrel of Flour. 
200 pounds, I Barrel of Pork. 



56 pounds, I Firkin of Butter. 
24 sheets of paper, i Quire, 
20 quires paper I Ream. 

4 feet wide, 4 feet high, and 8 feet long, i Corcf 
of Wood. 



POPULATION OF THE 
UNITED STATES. 



States and Territories. 



Alabama 

Arkansas 

California ... 
Connecticut. 

Delaware 

Florida 

Georgia 

Illinois 

Indiana 

Iowa 

KaiLsas. 



Kentucky 

Louisiana 

Maine 

Maryland 

Massachusetts.... 

Michigan 

Minnesota 

Mississippi 

Missouri 

Nebraska 

Ni-vada 

Ni-w Hampshire. 

.Ncw.lersey 

New York 

North ('arolina .. 

Ohio 

Oregon 

I'enn.sylvania 

Khodi- Island .... 
South Carolina. .. 

T-nnessee 

Te.xas 

Vermont 

Virginia 

West Virginia.... 
Wisconsin 



Total States., 



Arizona 

Colorada 

Dakota 

District of Columhia. 

Idaho 

Montana 

New Mexico 

Utah 

Washington 

Wyoming 



Total Territories ... 
Totol United States. 



38,113,2.53 

9,658 
39,864 
14,181 
131.700 
14,999 
20,59.5 
91,874 
86.786 
23,955 

9,118 

442.730 



38.555.983 



POPULATION OF FIFTY 
PRINCIPAL CITIES. 



New York, N. T 

Philadelphia, Pa 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

St. Louis, Mo 

Chicago, 111 

Baltimore, Md 

Boston, Mass 

Cincinnati, Ohio 

New Orleans, La. ... 
.Sail Francisco, Oal. . . 

Buffalo, N. Y 

Washington, D. C 

Newark, N. J 

Louisville, Ky 

Clfveland, Ohio 

I'ittsluii},', Pa 

.Jersey City, N. J .... 

Detroit, Mich 

Milwnukee, Wis 

Albany, N. Y 

Providence^ R. I 

Rochester, N. Y 

Allegheny, Pa 

Riclimond, Va 

New Haven, Conn... 

Charleston, .S. C 

Indianapolis, Ind 

Troy, N. Y 

.Syracuse, N. Y 

Worcester, Mass 

Lowell, Mass 

Menipliis, Tenn 

Canilpiidge, Mass 

Hartford, Conn 

Scraiiton, Pa , 

Ki'ading, Pa 

Palersoii, N. J 

Kaiis.is City, Mo 

Moliile, Ala 

Toledo. Ohio 

Portland. Me 

Columbus, Ohio 

Wilmington, Del 

Dayton, Ohio 

Lawrence. Mass 

Utica, N. Y 

Charlestown, Mass. 

Savannah, Ga 

Lynn. Mass 

Fall River, Mass 



Aggregate 
Population. 



942,292 

674,022 

396,099 

310,864 

298,977 

267,354 

250, .526 

216,239 

191,418 

149,473 

117,714 

109,199 

105,059 

100,753 

92,829 

86.076 

82.546 

79,577 

71,440 

69,422 

68,904 

62,386 

53,180 

51,038 

50,840 

48.956 

48,244 

46,465 

43.051 

41,105 

40,928 

40,226 

39,634 

37,180 

35.092 

33,930 

33.579 

32,260 

32,034 

31.584 

31,413 

31,274 

30,841 

30.473 

28,921 

28,804 

28,323 

28,235 

28,233 

26,766 



MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION. 



83 



POPULATION OF THE UNITED STATES. 



States and 
Territories. 



States. 

Alabama 

Arkansas 

California 

Connecticut 

Delaware 

Florida 

Geur^ia 

Illinois 

Indiana 

Iowa 

Kansas 

Kentucliy 

Louisiana 

]\Iaim' 

Maryland 

Massachusetts... 

Michigan* 

Minnesota 

Mississippi 

Missouri 

Nebraska 

Nevada 

New Hampshire. 

New Jersey 

New York 

North Carolina.. 

Ohio 

Oregon 

* Last Census of 



Area in 
sqiiare 
Miles. 1870 



50, 

52 

188. 

4 

2 

59 

58 

55 

33 

55, 

81, 

37, 

41, 

31, 

11, 

7, 

56, 

83, 

47, 

65, 

75, 

112, 



Population. 



996,992 

484.471 

560,247 

537,4,54 

125,015 

187,748 

1,184,109 

2,539,891 

l.<;si),637 

1,191.792 

364,399 

1,321,011 

726,915 

626,915 

780,894 

1,457,351 

1,184,059 

439,706 

827,922 

1,721,295 

123,993 

42,491 

318.300 

906,096 

4,382.759 

1,071.361 

2,66.5,260 

90,923 



1875. 



Miles 
R. R. 
1872. 



1,3.50,544 
528,349 



857,039 



1,651,91s 

1,334,031 

598.429 



246.280 
52,540 



1,026,502 
4,705,208 



671 
25 
013 
820 
227 
466 
108 
904 
529 
160 
760 
123 
539 
871 
820 
606 
235 
612 
990 
.580 
828 
593 
790 
,265 
,470 
,190 
,740 
li}9 



Michigan taken in 1874. 



State.s and 
Territories. 



Stdies. 

Pennsylvania 

Rhode Island 

South Carolina... 

Tennessee 

Texas 

Vermont 

Virginia 

West Virginia 

Wisconsin 

Total States 

Territories. 

Arizona 

Colorado 

I)akota 

Dist. of Columbia. 

Idaho 

Montana 

New Mexico 

Utah 

Washington 

Wyoming 

Total Territories. 



Area in 
square 
Miles. 



46,000 
1,306 
29,385 
45,600 
237,504 
10,212 
40,904 
23,000 
53,924 



1,950,171 



113,916 

104,500 

147,490 

60 

90,93v 

143.776 

121,201 

80.056 

69,944 

93,10' 



965,032 



I'OPULATION 



1870. 



3,521,791 
217,353 
705,606 

1,258,520 
818,579 
330,551 

1,225,163 
442,014 

1,054.670 



38,113,253 



9,658 
39,864 
14,181 
131,700 
14,999 
20,595 
91,874 
86,786 
23,955 

9,118 



442,730 



Miles' 
R. R. 

1875. 1872. 



258,239 
925,145 



1,236,729 



5,113 
136 

1,201 

1,520 
865 
675 

1,490 
485 

1,725 



59,587 



392 



375 



498 



1,265 



Aggregate of U. S.. 2,915,203 38,555,983 60,852 

♦ Included in the Railroad Mileage of Maryland. 



PRINCIPAL COUNTRIES OF THE WORLD; 

l^OPULATION AND ArEA. 



Countries. 



Population. 



China 

liritish Empire 

Russia 

U nited States with Alaska. . . 

France 

Austria and Hungary 

.Japan 

Cricat Britain and Irel.uid... 

(icrman Empire 

Italy 

Spain 

Hrazil 

Turkey 

Mexico 

Sweden and Norway 

Persia 

Belgium 

Bavaria 

Portugal 

HoUanA 

> ew Grenada 

Chili 

Switzerland 

Peru 

Bolivia 

Argentine Republic 

Wurtemburg 

Denmark 

Venezuela 

Baden 

Greece 

Guatemala 

Ecuador 

Paraguay 

Hesse 

Liberia ■ 

San Salvador 

H.ayti 

Nicaragua 

Uruguay 

Honduras 

San Domingo 

Costa Rica 

Hawaii 



446 

226; 

81, 

38, 

36, 

35, 

34, 

31, 

29, 

27 

16] 

10, 

16, 

9, 

5, 

5, 

5, 

4, 

3, 

3, 

3, 

2, 

2, 

2 

2. 

1 

1 

1 

I 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 



500,000 
817,108 
925,4-10 
925,600 
469,800 
904,400 
785,300 
817.100 
906,092 
439,921 
642,000 
000,000 
463,000 
173,000 
921.. 500 
000, W)0 
021,300 
861.400 
995,200 
688,300 
000,000 
000.000 
669.100 
.500,000 
000.000 
812,000 
,818,500 
,784,700 
500,000 
461,400 
457,900 
; 180, 000 
,300,000 
,000,000 
823,138 
718,000 
600,000 
572,000 
3.50.000 
300,000 
350,000 
136,000 
165.000 
62.950 



Date of 

Census. 



1871 
1871 
1871 
1870 
1866 
1869 
1871 
1871 
1871 
1871 
1867 



1869 
1870 
1870 
1869 
1871 
1868 
1870 
1870 
1869 
1870 
1871 



1869 
1871 
1870 


1871 
1870 
1871 


1871 


1871 
1871 


1871 
1871 
1871 


1870 



Area in 
Square 
Miles. 



3,741,846 

4,677.432 

8,003,778 

2,603,884 

204,091 

240,348 

149,399 

121,315 

160,207 

118,847 

195,775 

3,253.029 

672,621 

761,526 

292.871 

635.964 

11,373 

29,292 

34,494 

12,680 

357,157 

132.616 

15,992 

471,838 

497,321 

871.848 

7,533 

14,753 

368,238 

5,912 

19,353 

40,879 

218,928 

63,787 

2,969 

9,576 

7,335 

10,205 

58,171 

66,722 

47,092 

17,827 

21,505 

7,633 



Inhabitants 

to Square 

Mile. 



119.3 

48.6 

10.2 

7.78 

178.7 

149.4 

232.8 

262.3 

187. 

230.9 

85. 

3.07 

24.4 



20. 
7.8 
441.5 
165.9 
115.8 
290.9 
8.4 
15.1 
166.9 
5.3 
4. 
2.1 
241.4 
120.9 
4.2 
247. 
75.3 
28.9 
5.9 
15.6 
277. 
74.9 
81.8 
56. 
6. 
6.5 
7.4 
7.6 
7.7 
80. 



Pekin 

London 

St. Petersburg.. 

Washington 

Paris 

Vienna 

Yeddo 

London 

Berlin 

Rome 

Madrid 

Rio Janeiro 

Constantinople . 

Mexico 

Stockholm 

Teheran 

Brussels 

Munich 

Lisbon , 

Hague 

Bogota 

.Santiago 

Berne 

Lima 

Chuquisaca 

Buenos Ay res.. 

Stuttgart 

Copenhagen 

Caraccas 

Carlsruhe 

Athens 

Guatemala 

Quito 

Asuncion 

Darmstadt 

Monrovia 

Sal Salvador . . . 
Port au Prince 

Managua 

Monte Video... 

Comayagua 

San Domingo... 

San Jose 

Honolulu 



Population. 



,648,800 

,251.800 

667,000 

109,199 

,825,300 

833,900 

,554,900 

,251,800 

825,400 

244,484 

332,000 

420,000 

,075,00(1 

210,300 

136,900 

120,000 

314,100 

169,500 

224,063 

90,100 

45,000 

115,400 

36,000 

160,100 

25,000 

177.800 

91,600 

162,042 

47,000 

36,600 

43.400 

40.000 

70.000 

48.000 

30.000 

3.000 

15,000 

20,000 

10.000 

44,500 

12,000 

20,000 

2,000 

7,633 



84 



MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION 



POPUI.ATION OF ILLINOIS, 

By Counties. 



COUNTIES. 



Adams 

Alexander. . 

Bond 

Boone 

Brown 

Bureau 

Calhoun 

Carroll 

Cass 

Champaign. 
Christian . . 

Clark 

Clay 

Clinton 

Coles 

Cook 



Crawford 

Cumberland . 

De Kalb 

De Witt 

Douglas 

Du Page 

Edgar 

Edwards 

Effingham 

Fayette 

Ford 

Franklin 

Fulton 

Gallatin 

Greene 

Grundy 

Hamilton 

Hancock 

Hardin 

Henderson.. 

Henry 

Iroquois 

Jackson 

Jasper 

Jefferson 

Jersey 

Jo Daviess.. 

Johnson 

Kane 

Kankakee... 

Kendall 

Knox 

Lake ....... 

La Salle 

I^awrence 

Lee , 

Livingston . 
Logan 



AGGREGATE. 



1870. 1860. 1850. 1840. 1830. 1820 



56362 
10564 
I3152 
12942 
12205 

32415 

6562 

16705 

II580 

32737 
20363 
18719 

15875 
16285 

'25235 
349966 

13889 
12223 
23265 
14768 
13484 
16685 
21450 

75^5 
15653 
19638 

9103 
12652 
38291 

11134 

20277 
14938 
13014 
35935 
5113 
12582 
35506 
25782 

19634 
11234 

17864 

15054 
27820 
1 1 248 
39091 
24352 
12399 
39522 
21014 
60792 

12533 
27171 

31471 
23053 



41323 

4707 

9815 

11678 

9938 

26426 

5144 

11733 

11325 

14629 

10492 

14987 

9336 

10941 

14203 

144954 

11551 

8311 
19086 
10820 

7140 
14701 
16925 

5454 
7816 

II 1 89 
1979 
9393 

33338 
8055 

16093 

10379 

9915 

29061 

3759 

9501 

20660 

12325 

9589 
8364 
12965 
12051 
27325 
9342 
30062 
15412 

13074 
28663 
18257 
48332 
9214 
1 765 1 
1 1637 
14272 



26508 
2484 
6144 
7624 
7198 
8841 

3231 
4586 

7253 
2649 
3203 
9532 
4289 
5139 
9335 
43385 

7135 
3718 
7540 
5002 



9290 
10692 
3524 
3799 
8075 



5681 
22508 

5448 
12429 

3023 

6362 
14652 

2S 

4612 

3807 

4149 

5862 

3220 

8109 

7354 
18604 

4114 
16703 



7730 

13279 
14226 

17815 
6121 

5-3 9« 
1553 
5128 



14476 

3313 
5060 

1705 
4183 
3067 
1741 
1023 
2981 

1475 
1878 

7453 
3228 
3718 
9616 
10201 

4422 



1697 
3247 



3535 
8225 
3070 
1675 
6328 



3682 
13142 
10760 
11951 



3945 
9946 

1378 



1260 
1695 
3566 
1472 
5762 
4535 
6180 
3626 
6501 



7060 
2634 
9348 
7092 
2035 
759 
2333 



2186 
1390 
3124 



1090 



3940 

755 
2330 



3"7 



4071 
1649 



2704 



4083 
1841 
7405 
7674 



2616 

483 



41 



1828 



2555 



2111 

1596 



274 



3668 



626 
2931 



931 



*23 

2999 



3444 



1763 
3155 



1542 
691 



843 



MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION. 



85 



POPULATION OF ILLINOIS— Concluded. 



COUNTIES. 



Macon 

Macoupin. . 

Madison 

Marion 

Marshall 

Mason 

Massac 

McDonough. 
McHenry . _ 

McLean 

Menard 

Mercer 

Monroe 

Montgomery 

Morgan 

Moultrie^... 
Ogle..*... 

Peoria 

Perry 

Piatt 

Pike 

Pope. 

Pulaski 

Putnam 

Randolph 

Richland 

Rock Island 

Saline 

Sangamon .. 

Schuyler 

Scott 

Shelby 

Stark 

St. Clair 

Stephenson.. 

Tazewell 

Union 

Vermilion 

Wabash 

Warren 

Washington. 

Wayne 

White 

Whitesides .. 

Will 

Williamson.. 
Winnebago.. 
Woodford... 

Total... 



AGGREGATE. 



1870. 



26481 
32726 

4413I 
20622 
16950 
161S4 
95S1 
26509 
23762 
53988 
"735 
18769 



25314 
28463 

103S5 
27492 
47540 
13723 
10953 
3070S 

11437 
8752 
6280 
20859 
12803 
29783 
12714 
46352 
17419 
10530 
25476 
10751 

51068 
30608 

27903 
1651S 
30388 
8841 
23174 
17599 
19758 
16846 
27503 
43013 
17329 
29301 
18956 



I860. 



13738 
24602 
31251 
12739 
13437 
IO931 
6213 
20069 
22089 
28772 

9584 
15042 

12832 

13979 
22II2 

63S5 
228SS 
36601 

9552 

6127 
27249 

6742 

3943 

5587 
17205 

9711 
21005 

9331 
32274 
14684 

9069 
14613 

9004 

37694 
25112 
21470 
11181 
19800 
7313 
18336 
13731 
12223 
12403 

18737 
29321 
12205 
24491 
132S2 



2539891 1711951 



3988 

12355 

20441 

6720 

5180 

5921 

4092 

7616 

14978 

10163 

6349 

5246 

7679 

6277 

16064 

3234 
10020 

17547 
5278 
1606 

18819 

3975 
2265 

3924 

1 1079 

4012 

6937 

5588 

19228 

10573 

7914 

7807 

3710 

20180 

1 1666 

12052 

7615 

1 1492 

4690 

8176 

6953 
6825 
8925 
5361 

16703 
7216 

11773 
4415 



851470 



3039 
7926 

14433 
4742 
1849 



5308 
2578 
6565 

4431 
2352 

4481 

4490 

19547 



3479 
6153 
3222 



11728 
4094 



2131 

7944 



2610 



14716 
6972 
6215 

6659 

1573 

13631 
2800 
7221 
5524 
9303 
4240 

6739 
4810 

5133 
7919 

2514 
10167 

4457 
4609 



476183 



1122 
1990 
6221 

2125 



l^) 



26 

2000 

2953 
12714 



1215 



2396 
3316 



^1310 
4429 



12960 
^2959 



2972 



7078 



4716 

3239 
5836 
2710 
308 
1675 
2553 
6091 



I574JL5 



13550 



*2I 
1516 



2610 



3492 



5248 



2362 



I517 
III4 
4828 



*49 
55162 



86 CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES 



CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 
AND ITS AMENDMENTS. 

We, the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, 
establish justice, insure domestic tranquillity, provide for the common 
defense, promote the geyieral ivelfare, and secure the blessings of liberty 
to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution 
for the United States of America. 

Article I. 

Section 1. All legislative powers herein granted shall be vested in 
a Congress of the United States, which shall consist of a Senate and 
House of Representatives. 

Sec. 2. The House of Representatives shall be composed of mem- 
bers chosen every second year by the people of the several states, and the 
electors in each state shall have the qualifications requisite for electors of 
the most numerous branch of the State Legislature. 

No person shall be a representative who shall not have attained to the 
age of twenty-five years, and been seven years a citizen of the United 
States, and who shall not, when elected, be an inhabitant of that state in 
which he shall be chosen. 

Representatives and direct taxes shall be apportioned among the sev- 
eral states which may be included within this Union, according to their 
respective numbers, which shall be determined by adding to the whole 
number of free persons, including those bound to service for a term of 
years, and excluding Indians not taxed, three-fifths of all other persons. 
The actual enumeration shall be made within three years after the first 
meeting of the Congress of the United States, and within every subse- 
quent term of ten years, in such manner as they shall by law direct. The 
number of Representatives shall not exceed one for every thirty thousand, 
but each state shall have at least one Representative ; and until such 
enumeration shall be made the State of New Hampshire shall be entitled 
to choose three, Massachusetts eight, Rhode Island and Providence Plan- 
tations one, Connecticut five. New York six, New Jersey four, Pennsylva- 
nia eight, Delaware one, Maryland six, Virginia ten, North Carolina five, 
and Georgia three. 

When vacancies happen in the representation from any state, the 
Executive authority thereof shall issue writs of election to fill such 
vacancies. 

The House of Representatives shall choose their Speaker and other 
ofiicers, and shall have the sole power of impeachment. 

Sec. 3. The Senate of the United States shall be composed of two 
Senators from each state, chosen by the Legislature thereof for six years ; 
and each Senator shall have one vote. 

Immediately after they shall be assembled in consequence of the first 
election, they shall be divided as equally as may be into three classes. 
The seats of the Senators of the first class shall be vacated at the expira- 



AND ITS AMENDMENTS. 87 

tion of the second year, of the second class at the expiration of the fourth 
year, and of the third class at the expiration of the sixth year, so that 
one-third may be chosen every second year; and if vacancies happen by 
resignation or otherwise, during the recess of the Legislature of any state, 
the Executive thereof may make temporary appointments until the next 
meeting of the Legislature, which shall then fill such vacancies. 

No person shall be a Senator who shall not have attained to the age 
of thirty years and been nine years a citizen of the United States, and 
who shall not, when elected, be an inhabitant of that state for which he 
shall be chosen. 

The Vice-President of the United States shall be President of the 
Senate, but shall have no vote unless they be equally divided. 

The Senate shall choose their other officers, and also a President pro 
tempore, in the absence of the Vice-President, or when he shall exercise 
the office of President of the United States. 

The Senate shall have the sole power to try all impeachments. When 
sitting for that purpose they shall be on oath or affirmation. When the 
President of the United States is tried the Chief Justice shall preside. 
And no person shall be convicted without the concurrence of two-thirds 
of the members present. 

Judgment, in cases of impeachment, shall not extend further than to 
removal from office, and disqualification to hold and enjoy any office of 
honor, trust, or profit under the United States ; but the party convicted 
shall nevertheless be liable and subject to indictment, trial, judgment, 
and punishment according to law. 

Sec. 4. The times, places and manner of holding elections for Sen- 
ators and Representatives shall be prescribed in each state by the Legis- 
lature thereof ; but the Congress may at any time by law make or alter 
such regulations, except as to the places of choosing Senators. 

The Congress shall assemble at least once in every year, and such 
meeting shall be on the first Monday in December, unless they shall by 
law appoint a different day. 

Sec. 5, Each house shall be the judge of the election, returns, and 
qualifications of its own members, and a majority of each shall constitute 
a quorum to do business; but a smaller number may adjourn from day to 
day, and may be authorized to compel the attendance of absent members 
in such manner and under such penalties as each house may provide. 

Each house may determine the rules of its proceedings, punish its 
members for disorderly behavior, and, with the concurrence of two-thirds, 
expel a member. 

Each house shall keep a journal of its proceedings, and from time to 
time publish the same, excepting such parts as may, in their judgment, 
require secrecy ; and the yeas and nays of the members of either house 
on any question shall, at the desire of one-fifth of those present, be entered 
on the journal. 

Neither house, during the session of Congress, shall, without the 
consent of the other, adjourn for more than three days, nor to any other 
place than that in which the two houses shall be sitting. 

Sec. 6. The Senators and Representatives shall receive a compen- 
sation for their services, to be ascertained by law, and paid out of the 
treasury of the United States. They shall in all cases, except treason. 



88 CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES 

felony, and breach of the peace, be privileged from arrest during their 
attendance at the session of their respective houses, and in going to and 
returning from the same ; and for any speech or debate in either house 
they shall not be questioned in any other place. 

No Senator or Representative shall, during the time for which he was 
elected, be appointed to any civil office under the authority of the United 
States, which shall have been created, or the emoluments whereof shall 
have been increased during such time ; and no person holding any office 
under the United States, shall be a member of either house during his 
continuance in office. 

Sec. 7. All bills for raising revenue shall originate in the House of 
Representatives ; but the Senate may propose or concur with amendments 
as on other bills. 

Every bill which shall have passed the House of Representatives and 
the Senate, shall, before it becomes a law, be presented to the President 
of the United States ; if he approve he shall sign it ; but if not he shall 
return it, with his objections, to that house in which it shall have origi- 
nated, who shall enter the objections at large on their journal, and 
proceed to reconsider it. If, after such reconsideration two-thirds of that 
house shall agree to pass the bill, it shall be sent, together with the objec- 
tions, to the other house, by which it shall likewisebe reconsidered, and if 
approved by two-thirds of that house, it shall become a law. But in all 
such cases the votes of both houses shall be determined by } eas and nays, 
and the names of the persons voting for and against the bill shall be entered 
on the journal of each house respectively. If any bill shall not be returned 
by the President within ten days (Sundays excepted), after it shall have 
been presented to him, the same shall be a law, in like manner as if he 
had signed it, unless the Congress, by their adjournment, prevent its 
return, in which case it shall not be a law. 

Every order, resolution, or vote to which the concurrence of the 
Senate and House of Representatives may be necessary (except on a 
question of adjournment), shall be presented to the President of the 
IJnited States, and before the same shall take effect shall be approved by 
him, or, being disapproved by him, shall be re-passed by two-thirds of 
the Senate and House of Representatives, according to the rules and lim- 
itations prescribed in the case of a bill. 

Sec. 8. The Congress shall have power — 

To lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts and excises, to pay the debts, 
and provide for the common defense and general welfare of the United 
States ; but all duties, imposts, and excises shall be uniform throughout 
the United States ; 

To borrow money on the credit of the United States ; 

To regulate commerce with foreign nations, and among the several 
States, and with the Indian tribes ; 

To estaV)lish a uniform rule of naturalization, and uniform laws on 
the subject of l)ankruptcies throughout the United States ; 

To coin money, regulate the value thereof, and of foreign coin, and 
fix the standard of weights and measures ; 

To provide for the punishment of counterfeiting the securities and 
current coin of the United States; 

To establish post offices and post roads ; 



AND ITS AMENDMENTS. 89 

To promote the progress of sciences and useful arts, by securing, 
for limited times, to authors and inventors, the exclusive right to their 
respective writings and discoveries ; 

To constitute tribunals inferior to the Supreme Court ; 

To define and punish piracies and felonies committed on the high 
seas, and offenses against the law of nations ; 

To declare war, grant letters of marque and reprisal, and make rules 
concerning captures on land and water ; 

To raise and support armies, but no appropriation of money to that 
use shall be for a longer term than two years ; 

To provide and maintain a navy ; 

To make rules for the government and regulation of the land and 
naval forces ; 

To provide for calling forth the militia to execute the laws of the 
Union, suppress insurrections, and repel invasions ; 

To provide for organizing, arming and disciplining the militia, and 
for governing such part of them as may be employed in the service of the 
United States, reserving to the states respectively the appointment of the 
officers, and the authority of training the militia according to the disci- 
pline prescribed by Congress ; 

To exercise legislation in all cases whatsoever over such district (not 
exceeding ten miles square) as may, by cession of particular states, and the 
acceptance of Congress, become the seat of the government of the United 
States, and to exercise like authority over all places purchased by the 
consent of the Legislature of the state in which the same shall be, for 
the erection of forts, magazines, arsenals, dock yards, and other needful 
buildings ; and 

To make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying 
into execution the foregoing powers, and all other powers vested by this 
Constitution in the government of the United States, or in any depart- 
ment or officer thereof. 

Sec. 9. The migration or importation of such persons as any of the 
states now existing shall think proper to admit, shall not be prohibited 
by the Congress prior to the year one thousand eight hundred and eight, 
but a tax or duty may be imposed on such importation, not exceeding ten 
dollars for each person. 

The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall not be suspended, 
unless when in cases of rebellion or invasion the public safety may 
require it. 

No bill of attainder or ex post facto law shall be passed. 

No capitation or other direct tax shall be laid, unless in proportion 
to the census or enumeration hereinbefore du'ected to be taken. 

No tax or duty shall be laid on articles exported from any state. 

No preference shall be given by any regulation of commerce or rev- 
enue to the ports of one state over those of another; nor shall vessels 
bound to or from one state be obliged to enter, clear, or pay duties in 
another. 

No money shall be drawn from the Treasury, but in consequence of 
appropriations made by law; and a regular statement and account of 
the receipts and expeditures of all public money shall be published from 
time to time. 



90 CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES 

No title of nobility shall be granted by the United States : and no 
person holding any office of profit or trust under them, shall, without the 
consent of the Congress, accept of any present, emolument, office, or title 
of any kind whatever, from any king, prince, or foreign state. 

Sec. 10. No state shall enter into any treaty, alliance, or confeder- 
ation ; grant letters of marque and reprisal ; coin money ; emit bills of 
credit ; make anything but gold and silver coin a tender in payment of 
debts ; pass any bill of attainder, ex post facto law, or law impairing the 
obligation of contracts, or grant any title of nobility. 

No state shall, without the consent of the Congress, lay any imposts 
or duties on imports or exports, except what may be absolutely necessary 
for executing its inspection laws, and the net produce of all duties and 
imposts laid by any state on imports or exports, shall be for the use of the 
Treasury of the United States ; and all such laws shall be subject to the 
revision and control of the Congress. 

No state shall, without the consent of Congress, lay any duty on 
tonnage, keep troops or ships of war in time of peace, enter into any 
agreement or compact with another state, or with a foreign power, or 
engage in war, unless actually invaded, or in such imminent danger as will 
not admit of delay. 

Article II. 

Section 1. The Executive power shall be vested in a President of 
the United States of America. He shall hold his office during the term 
of four years, and, together with the Vice-President chosen for the same 
term, be elected as follows : 

Each state shall appoint, in such manner as the Legislature thereof 
may direct, a number of Electors, equal to the whole number of Senators 
and Representatives to which the state may be entitled in the Congress; 
but no Senator or Representative, or person holding an office of trust or 
profit under the United States, shall be appointed an Elector. 

[ * The Electors shall meet in their respective states, and vote by 
ballot for two persons, of whom one at least shall not be an inhabitant of 
the same state with themselves. And they shall make a list of all the 
persons voted for, and of the number of votes for each ; which list they 
shall sign and certify, and transmit, sealed, to the seat of the government 
of the United States, directed to the President of the Senate. The Pres- 
ident of the Senate shall, in the presence of the Senate and House of Rep- 
resentatives, open all the certificates, and the votes shall then be counted. 
The person having the greatest number of votes shall be the President, 
if such number l)e a majority of the whole number of Electors appointed ; 
and if there be more than one who have such majority, and have an equal 
numl)er of votes, then the House of Representatives shall immediately 
choose by ballot one of them for President ; and if no person have a ma- 
jority, then from the five highest on the list the said House shall in like 
manner choose the President. But in choosing the President, the vote 
shall be taken by states, the representation from each state having one 
vote ; a (juorum for this purpose shall consist of a member or members 
from two-thirds of the states, and a majority of all the states shall be 
necessary to a choice. In every case, after the choice of the President, 

• Tills clause between, biackeis has beeu supeiseUed and auunlleU by llie Twelfth.amendment. 



AND ITS AMENDMENTS. 91 

the person having the greatest number of votes of the Electors shall be 
the Vice-President. But if there should remain two or more who have 
equal votes, the Senate shall choose from them by ballot the Vice-Presi- 
dent.] 

The Congress may determine the time of choosing the Electors, and 
the day on which they shall give their votes ; which day shall be the same 
throughout the United States. 

No person except a natural born citizen, or a citizen of the United 
States at the time of the adoption of this Constitution, shall be eligible 
to the office of President ; neither shall any person be eligible to that 
office who shall not have attained the age of thirty-five years, and been 
fourteen years a resident within the United States. 

In case of the removal of the President from office, or of his death, 
resignation, or inability to discharge the powers and duties of the said 
office, the same shall devolve on the Vice-Puesident, and the Congress 
may by law provide for the case of removal, death, resignation, or inabil- 
ity, both of the President and Vice-President, declaring what officer shall 
then act as President, and such officer shall act accordingly, until the dis- 
ability be removed, or a President shall be elected. 

The President shall, at stated times, receive for his services a com- 
pensation which shall neither be increased nor diminished during the 
period for which he shall have been elected, and he shall not receive 
within that period any other emolument from the United States or any of 
them. 

Before he enters on the execution of his office, he shall take the fol- 
lowing oath or affirmation : 

" I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the 
office of President of the United States, and will, to the best of my ability, 
preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States." 

Sec. 2. The President shall be commander in chief of the army and 
navy of the United States, and of the militia of the several states, when 
called into the actual service of the United States ; he may require the 
opinion, in writing, of. the principal officer in each of the executive 
departments, upon any subject relating to the duties of their respective 
offices, and he shall have power to grant reprieves and pardon for offenses 
against' the United States, ex-cept in cases of impeachment. 

He shall have power, by and with the advice and consent of the 
Senate, to make treaties, provided two-thirds of the Senators present con- 
cur; and he shall nominate, and by and with the advice of the Senate, 
shall appoint ambassadors, other public ministers and consuls, judges of 
the Supreme Court, and all other officers of the United States whose 
appointments are not herein otherwise provided for, and which shall be 
established by law ; but the Congress may by law vest the appointment 
of such inferior officers as they think proper in the President alone, in 
the courts of law, or in the heads of departments. 

The President shall have power to fill up all vacancies that may 
happen during the recess of the Senate, by granting commissions which 
shall expire at the end of their next session. 

Sec. 3. He shall from time to time give to the Congress information 
of the state of the Union, and recommend to their consideration such mea- 
sures as he shall judge necessary and expedient ; he may on extraordinary 



92 CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES 

occasions convene both houses, or either of them, and in case of disagree- 
ment between them, with respect to the time of adjournment, he may 
adjourn them to such time as he shall think proper ; he shall receive 
ambassadors and other public ministers ; he shall take care that the laws be 
faithfully executed, and shall commission all the officers of the United 
States. 

Sec. 4. The President, Vice-President, and all civil officers of the 
United States, shall be removed from office on impeachment for, and con- 
viction of, treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors. 

Aeticle III. 

Section I. The judicial power of the United States shall be vested 
in one Supreme Court, and such inferior courts as the Congress may from 
time to time ordain and establish. The Judges, both of the Supreme and 
inferior courts, shall hold their offices during good behavior, and shall, at 
stated times, receive for their services a compensation, which shall not be 
diminished during their continuance in office. 

Sec. 2. The judicial power shall extend to all cases, in law and 
equity, arising under this Constitution, the laws of the United States, and 
treaties made, or which shall be made, under their authority ; to all cases 
affecting ambassadors, other public ministers, and consuls ; to all cases of 
admiralty and maritime jurisdiction ; to controversies to which the United 
States snail be a party ; to controversies between two or more states ; 
between a state and citizens of another state ; between citizens of differ- 
ent states ; between citizens of the same state claiming lands under grants 
of different states, and between a state or the citizens thereof, and foreign 
states, citizens, or subjects. 

In all cases affecting ambassadors, other public ministers, and consuls, 
and those in which a state shall be a party, the Supreme Court shall have 
original jurisdiction. 

In all the other cases before mentioned, the Supreme Court shall 
have appellate jurisdiction, both as to law and fact, with such exceptions 
and under such regulations as the Congress shall make. 

The trial of all crimes, except in cases of impeachment, shall be by 
jury ; and such trial shall be held in the state where the said crimes shali 
have been committed ; but when not committed within an}?- state, the 
trial shall be at such place or places as the Congress may by law have 
directed. 

Sec. 3. Treason against the United States shall consist only in levy- 
ing war against them, or in adhering to their enemies, giving them aid 
and comfort. No person shall be convicted of treason unless on the tes- 
timony of two witnesses to the same overt act, or on confession in open 
court. 

The Congress shall have power to declare the punishment of treason, 
but no attainder of treason shall work corruption of blood, or forfeiture, 
except during the life of the person attainted. 

Article IV. 

Section 1. Full faith and credit shall be given in each state to the 
public acts, records, and judicial proceedings of every other state. And 






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IN EDGINGTON TOWNSHIP 



AND ITS AMENDMENTS. 95 

the Congress may, by general laws, prescribe the manner in which such 
acts, records, and proceedings shall be proved, and the effect thereof. 

Sec. 2. The citizens of each state shall be entitled to all privileges 
and immunities of citizens in the several states. 

A person charged in any state with treason, felony, or other crime, 
who shall flee from justice and be found in another state, shall, on demand 
of the executive authority of the state from which he fled, be delivered 
up, to be removed to the state having jurisdiction of the crime. 

No person held to service or labor in one state, under the laws thereof 
escaping into another, shall, in consequence of any law or regulation 
therein, be discharged from such service or labor, but shall be delivered 
up on the claim of the party to whom such service or labor may be due. 

Sec. 3. New states may be admitted by the Congress into this Union ; 
but no new state shall be formed or erected within the jurisdiction of any 
other state ; nor any state be formed by the junction of two or more states, 
or parts of states, without the consent of the Legislatures of the states 
concerned, as well as of the Congress. 

The Congress shall have power to dispose of and make all needful 
rules and regulations respecting the territory or other property belonging 
to the United States ; and nothing in this Constitution shall be so construed 
as to prejudice any claims of the United States or of any particular state. 

Sec. 4. The United States shall guarantee to every state in this 
Union a republican form of government, and shall protect each of them 
against invasion, and on application of the Legislat4.ire, or of the Execu- 
tive (when the Legislature can not be convened), against domestic vio- 
lence. 

Article V. 

The Congress, whenever two-thirds of both houses shall deem it 
necessary, shall propose amendments to this Constitution, or, on the ap- 
plication of the Legislatures of two-thirds of the several states, shall call 
a convention for proposing amendments, which, in either case, shall be 
valid to all intents and purposes as part of this Constitution, when rati- 
fied by the Legislatures of three fourths of the several states, or by con- 
ventions in three-fourths thereof, as the one or the other mode of ratifi- 
cation may be proposed by the Congress. Provided that no amendment 
which may be made prior to the year one thousand eight hundred and 
eight shall in any manner affect the first and fourth clauses in the ninth 
section of the first article ; and that no state, without its consent, shall 
be deprived of its equal suffrage in the Senate. 

Article VI. 

All debts contracted and engagements entered into before the adop- 
tion of this Constitution shall be as valid against the United States under 
this Constitution as under the Confederation. 

This Constitution, and the laws of the United States which shall be 
made in pursuance thereof, and all treaties made," or which shall be made, 
under the authority of the United States, shall be the supreme law of the 
land ; and the Judges in every state shall be bound thereby, anything in 
the Constitution or laws of any state to the contrary notwithstanding. 

The Senators and Representatives before mentioned, and the mem- 



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CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES 



bers of the several state Legislatures, and all executive and judicial offi- 
cers, both of the United States and of the several states, shall be bound 
by oath or affirmation to support this Constitution ; but no religious test 
shall ever be required as a qualification to any office or public trust under 
the United States. 

Article VII. 

The ratification of the Conventions of nine states shall be sufficient 
for the establishment of this Constitution between the states so ratifying 
the same. 

Done in convention by the unanimous consent of the states present, the 
seventeenth day of September, in the year of our Lord one thousand 
seven hundred and eighty-seven, and of the independence of the 
United States of America the twelfth. In witness whereof we have 
hereunto subscribed our names. 

GEO. WASHINGTON, 
President and Deputy from Virginia. 



New Hampshire. 
John Langdon, 
Nicholas Gilman. 

Massachusetts. 
Nathaniel Gorhajvi, 
RuFus King. 

Connecticut. 
Wm. Sam'l Johnson, 
Roger Sherman. 

Neto York. 
Alexander Hamilton. 

New Jersey. 
WiL. Livingston, 
Wm. Paterson, 
David Brearley, 
JoNA, Dayton. 

Pe7irisylv ania. 
B. Franklin, 
Robt. Morris, 
Thos. Fitzsimons, 
James Wilson, 
Thos. Mifflin, 
Geo. Clymer, 
J A red Ingersoll, 
Gouv. Morris. 



Delaioare. 
Geo. Read, 
John Dickinson, 
Jaco. Broom, 
Gunning Bedford, Jk., 
Richard Bassett. 

Maryland. 
James M' Henry, 
Danl. Carroll, 
Dan. op St. Thos. Jenifer. 

Virginia. 
John Blair, 
James Madison, Jr. 

North Carolina. 
Wm. Blount, 
Hu. Williamson, 
Rich'd Dobbs Spaight. 

South Carolina. 
J. Rutledge, 
Charles Pinckney, 
Chas. Cotesworth Pinckney, 
Pierce Butler. 

Greorgia. 
William Few, 
Abr. Baldwin. 

WILLIAM JACKSON, Secretary. 



AND ITS AMENDMENTS. 97 



Articles in Addition to and Amendatory of the Constitution 
OF THE United States op America. 

Proposed hy Congress and ratified hy the Legislatures of the several statei, 
pursuant to the fifth article of the original Constitution. 

Article I. 

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, 
or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of 
speech, or of the press ; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, 
and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. 

Article II. 

A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free 
state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed. 

Article III. 

No soldier shall, in time of peace, be quartered in any house without 
the consent of the owner, nor in time of war but in a manner to be pre- 
scribed by law. 

Article IV. 

The right of tlie people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, 
and effects against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be vio- 
lated ; and no warrants shall issue but upon probable cause, supported by 
oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched 
and the persons or things to be seized. 

Article V. 

No person shall be held to answer for a capital or otherwise infamous 
crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in 
cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the militia when in actual 
service in time of war or public danger ; nor shall any person be subject 
for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb ; nor shall 
be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be 
deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law ; nor 
shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation. 

Article VI. 

In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a 
speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the state and district 
wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have 
been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and 
cause of the accusation ; to be confronted with the witnesses against him ; 
to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor ; and to 
have the assistance of counsel for his defense. 

Article VII. 

In suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed 
twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact 



98 CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES 

tried by a jury shall be otherwise re-examined in any court of the United 
States than according to the rules of the common law. 

Article VIII. 

Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, 
nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted. 

Article IX. 

The enumeration, in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be 
construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people. 

Article X. 

The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, 
nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states respectively, 
or to the people. 

Article XI. 

The judicial power of the United States shall not be construed to 
extend to any suit in law or equity commenced or prosecuted against one 
of the United States by citizens of another state, or by citizens or sub- 
jects of any foreign state. 

Article XII. 

The Electors shall meet in their respective states and vote by ballot 
for President and Vice-President, one of whom, at least, shall not be an 
inhabitant of the same state with themselves ; they shall name in their 
ballots the person to be voted for as president, and in distinct ballots the 
person voted for as Vice-President, and they shall make distinct lists of 
all persons voted for as President, and of all persons voted for as Vice- 
President, and of the number of votes for each, which list they shall sign 
and certify, and transmit sealed to the seat of the government of the United 
States, directed to the President of the Senate. The President of the 
Senate shall, in presence of the Senate and House of Representatives, 
open all the certificates, and the votes shall then be counted. The person 
having the greatest number of votes for President shall be the President, 
if such number be a majority of the whole number of Electors appointed ; 
and if no person have such majority, then from the persons having the 
highest number not exceeding three on the list of those voted for as 
President, the House of Representatives shall choose immediately, by 
ballot, the President. But in choosing the President, the votes shall be 
taken by States, the representation from each state having one vote; a 
quorum for tliis purpose shall consist of a member or members from two- 
thirds of the states, and a majority of all the states shall be necessary to 
a choice. And if the House of Representatives shall not choose a Presi- 
dent whenever the right of choice shall devolve upon them, before the 
fourth day of March next following, then the Vice-President shall act as 
President, as in the case of the death or other constitutional disability of 
the President. The person having the greatest number of votes as Vice- 
President,^ shall be the Vice-President, if such number be the majority 
of the whole number of electors appointed, and if no person have a major- 



AND ITS AMENDMENTS. ' 99 

ily then from the two highest numbers on the list, the Senate shall choose 
the Vice-President ; a quorum for the purpose shall consist of two-thirds 
of the whole number of Senators, and a majority of the whole number 
shall be necessary to a choice. But no person constitutionally ineligible 
to the office of President shall be eligible to that of Vice-President of the 
United States. 

Article XIII. 

Section 1. Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a 
punishment for crime, whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, 
shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their juris- 
diction. 

Sec. 2. Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appro- 
priate legislation. 

Article XIV. 

Section 1. All persons born or naturalized in the United States and 
subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States, and 
of the state wherein they reside. No state shall make or enforce any law 
which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United 
States; nor shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, 
without due process of law, nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction 
the equal protection of the laws. 

Sec. 2. Representatives shall be appointed among the several states 
according to their respective numbers, counting the whole number of per- 
sons in each state, excluding Indians not taxed ; but when the right to 
vote at any election for the choice of Electors for President and Vice- 
President of the United States, Representatives in Congress, the execu- 
tive and judicial officers of a state, or the members of the Legislature 
thereof, is denied to any of the male inhabitants of such state, being 
twent3'-one years of age and citizens of the United States, or in any way 
abridged except for participation in rebellion or other crimes, the basis of 
representation therein shall be reduced. in the proportion which the num- 
ber of such male citizens shall bear to the whole number of male citizens 
twenty-one years of age in such state. 

Sec. 3. No person shall be a Senator or Representative in Congress, 
or Elector of President and Vice-President, or hold any office, civil or 
military, under the United States, or under any state, who, having previ- 
ously taken an oath as a Member of Congress, or as an officer of the 
United States, or as a member of any state Legislature, or as an execu- 
tive or judicial officer of any state to support the Constitution of the 
United States, shall have engaged in insurrection or rebellion against the 
same, or given aid or comfort to the enemies thereof. But Congress may, 
by a vote of two-thirds of each house, remove such disability. 

Sec. 4. The validity of the public debt of the United States author- 
ized by law, including debts incurred for payment of pensions and boun- 
ties for services in suppressing insurrection or rebellion, shall not be ques- 
tioned. But neither the United States nor any state shall pay any debt 
or obligation incurred in the aid of insurrection or rebellion against the 
United States, or any loss or emancipation of any slave, but such debts, 
obligations, and claims shall be held illegal and void. 



100 



CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES. 



Sec. 5. The Congress shall have power to enforce, by appropriate 
legislation, the provisions of this act. 

Article XV. 

Section 1. The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall 
not be denied or abridged by the United States, or by any state, on 
account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude. 

Sec. 2. Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appro- 
priate legislation. 



ELECTORS OF PRESIDENT AND VICE-PRESIDENT. 

November 7, 1876. 



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COUNTIES. 



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Adams 

AlexuiKler... 

Jioiul 

lioDtie 

ISiowii 

liiiroaii 

Calliimii 

Carroll 

Cass 

Cham|>aign.. 

Christian 

Clark 

Clay 

Clinton 

Coles 

Cook 

Crawford 

Cumberland. 

DcKalb 

DeWIlt 

I -las 

l>Hl-ak'i! 

Ivl^'ar 

lOdwarils... . 
KMiri^liam... 

{•'Mvi'ile 

I'oiil 

P'ranklin 

I'lillon 

(iallatiu 

(JreciM' 

(Jninilv 

Ilainilion... 
Il:uic.,.'k .. 

Ilaiiliii 

Ilinih-rson.. 

Henry 

Iioiiiiois 

•lackson 

.lasiicr 



Jeltorson .. 

Jersey 

Jo Daviess . 
Johnson ... 

Kane 

Kankakee . 

Kendall 

Knox 

I^iko 

LaSallo 

Lawreuco.. 
Lee 



49.53 
1219 
1.5^0 
1965 

944 
3719 

441 
2231 
1209 
4530 
2501 
1814 
141H 
1329 
2957 
30548 
1355 
1145 
3079 
1928 
1031 
2129 
2715 

970 
1145 
1S81 
1001 

900 
4187 

703 
1095 
1990 

027 
3490 

330 
1315 
4177 
3708 
2040 



1.340 

134 

2907 

130 

5398 

2027 

1809 

5235 

2019 

0277 

1198 

3087 



0308 
1280 
1142 

303 
1495 
2218 

900 

918 
1018 
3103 
3287 
2197 
1541 
1989 
2822 
39240 
1043 
1407 
1413 
1174 
1357 
1270 
2883 

466 
2265 
3421 

742 
1302 
4O09 
1140 
3100 
1142 
1433 
420 

Oil 
101 
1928 
2578 
2071 



17 

43 
183 
145 



111 

74 

604 

207 

230 

112 

132 

102 

277 

38 

129 

65 

746 

94 

25 

161 

61 

43 

57 

204 

391 

89 

282 

1 

108 

770 



134 
1 

340 
249 
106 



1667 
2160 
2270 

893 
2850 
1363 

,524 
2032 
1047 
0001 
1329 
2080 



647 

"140 

61 
172 

26 
309 
141 

55 
514 

27 
100 



Livingston... 

Logan 

Macon 

Macoupin.... 

Madison 

Marion 

Marshall.. .. 

Mason 

Massac 

McDonough. 

McHenry 

McLean 

Menard 

Mercer 

Monroe 

Montgomery 

Morgan 

Moultrie 

Ogle 

Peoria 

Pope 

I'erry 

Piatt 

Pike 

Pulaski 

Putnam 

Randolph.... 

Richland 

Rock Island., 

Saline 

Sangamon ... 

.Schuyler 

Scott 

Shelby 

Stark 

St. Clair 

Stephenson.. 

Tazewell 

Union 

Vermilion... 

Wabash 

Warren 

Washington. 

Wayne 

White 

Whiteside 

Will 

Williamson.. 
Winnebago.. 
Woodford . . . 

Total 



355U 


2134 


1170 


2788 


2595 


37 


3120 


2782 


268 


3567 


4076 


114 


4554 


4730 


39 


2009 


2444 


209 


1553 


1430 


135 


1566 


1939 


86 


1231 


793 


20 


2952 


2811 


347 


3465 


1874 


34 


6363 


4410 


518 


1115 


1057 


10 


2209 


1428 


90 


845 


1651 




2486 


3013 


201 


3069 


3174 


109 


1245 


1672 


28 


3833 


1921 


104 


4665 


5443 


95 


1319 


800 


5 


1541 


1383 


48 


1807 


1316 


117 


3055 


4040 


35 


1043 


772 




646 


459 


14 


2357 


2589 


2 


1410 


15.52 


55 


3912 


2838 


27 


980 


1081 


641 


4851 


5847 


29 


1522 


1804 


115 


910 


1209 


182 


2069 


3553 


341 


1140 


786 


90 


4708 


5891 


99 


3198 


2758 


26 


2850 


3171 


44 


978 


2155 


3 


4372 


3031 


288 


6.50 


936 


207 


2795 


1984 


138 


1911 


1071 


39 


1570 


1751 


482 


1297 


2066 


469 


3851 


2131 


133 


4770 


3999 


677 


1072 


1044 


41 


4.505 


1,508 


70 


1733 


2105 


237 


275958 


257099 


16951 



History of Rock Island County 



TOPOGEAPHT. 

Pock Island County comprises a strip of land along the east side of the 
Mississippi river, about sixty miles in length, and of a very irregular shape, 
owing to the crookedness of the rivers which in part form its boundaries. 
That portion of it lying north of Pock river is bounded on the south by 
Pock river, on the west by the Mississippi, and on the north and east by 
the Marais d'Ogee slough and a part of Whiteside county. It is an irregu- 
lar shaped, triangular piece ot land, some twenty-eight and a half miles 
long on its western boundary, about seventeen miles wide across its north 
end, and gradually tapers to a point at the junction of the two rivers a 
short distance below the city of Kock Island. 

Its physical features and surlace conliguration are a good deal diversi- 
tied. Broad sand prairies, low alluvial bottom lands, abrupt bluffy high- 
lands, and various combinations of these, make up the general face of the 
country. At Cordova the bluffs rise abruptly from the sandy plain. They 
follow the 'rend of the Mississi|)pi river close along its shore, and are ab- 
rupt, broken and rough. About Moline and Pock Island they recede a 
mile or two from the "river, but strike Pock river at Milan, up which stream 
they continue for a few miles, rising high and al)rupt from the water's edge. 
Soon they commence drawing away from the latter river, leaving a low, al- 
luvial bottom. They then trend off to the north, leaving the same low bot- 
tom between themselves and the Maredosia slough, along the Whiteside 
county line. Following this course live or six miles, they suddenly bend to 
the west, and strike the Mississippi near Cordova, the place of beginning. 
This part of the county has in it six named townships not bounded by the 
regular township lines, but made up mostly of irregular shaped, fractional 
government townships. These contain somewhere near 178 square miles 
or sections of land. 

All that portion of the couuty within the above bluff line boundary, is 
highlands, or uplands, from fifty to one hundred feet above the general wa- 
ter level of the Mississippi Piver. It is abrupt, broken, rolling and rough. 
Much of it, especially the hills and ravines, is covered with a scattered 
grow^th of timber and brush. Pleasant Yalley, cutting across this upland 
region from Hampton on the Mississippi to Carbon Cliff on Pock Piver, is 
the only considerable depression in this elevated plateau.. This valley, 
though small, contains some good farm lands. Over this elevated region, 
especially towards the northeast, there are many good farms. The soil is 
thin, but well adapted to the growth of cereals and fruits. The alluvial 
bottoms, when dry enough to cultivate, make the best and rictiest corn lands, 
and the wet portions make good meadows. The agricultural resources of 
iiurtherii Pock Island County are not very rich or \aried. Much of the 



102 mSToKY OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY. 

land is unproductive, much of it is too high, or too low, or too sandy, while 
small portions of it are alin(»st unsurpassed for fertility. 

As a fruit-<i:rowino- reijion, this portion of the county ought to excel. 
Some of the large apple orchards along the bluffs near Cordova bear abun- 
dantly and unilbrmly fruit of superior quality; and that whole encircling 
rauo-e of blufff has hundreds of localities where the hardier varieties of the 
vine might be raised with gi-eat success. There is no reason why grape- 
growing and wine-making might not be made an important producing in- 
terest of the county. The few local experiments with the vine tried by 
amateurs give good promise. 

That part of the county lying south of Rock Eiver contains five full 
townships and six fractions of regular townships, with an area of 260 square 
miles. It is bounded north by the Rock and Mississippi Rivers, west by 
the Mississippi, south by 3Iercer county, and east by Henry county. It has 
an average width of about nine miles from north to south, and a length 
from east to west of about thirtj^-three miles. The Mississippi River above 
Rock Island makes an abrupt bend to the west, and continues to flow in that 
direction for some twenty miles, when it turns south again, and thus washes 
almost the entire north and west sides of this part of the county. 

The surface is diversilied, and is made up of alluvial bottom lands, hilly 
barrens, and fertile and somewhat rolling upland prairies. The southern 
townships and large portions of Rural, Coal Yalley, Bowling, Edgington, 
and Buffalo Prairie, are made up of the latter, under a high aegree of cul- 
tivation. These prairies are the handsomest part of the county, and gently 
roll away towards the south and east to the borders of Mercer and Henry 
counties. On the south side ot Rock River, from the Henry county line to 
its confluence vrith the Mississippi, below the city of Rock Island, is a strip 
of alluvial or bottom land from one to two miles in width. Portions of this 
are swampy and boggy; others sandy, with ridges of flne gravel and sand 
blows; others again are rich farming lands, which yield heavy crops of In- 
dian corn, grass and grains. Along the south side of this Rock River bot- 
tom the range of bluffs rises abruptly to an average height of more than a 
hundred feet. At Andalusia the bluffs approach the Mississippi River, which 
washes their base almost to the southern line of the county, except in a few 
places where an uncultivated low bottom intervenes, seamed with running 
sloughs. This range of bluffs is cut up with hollows and ravines, covered 
with a moderate growth of timber, principally the oaks. The rough land 
extending back into the highlands from two to five or six miles, has a white, 
thin soil, such as is found in the timber barrens of other portions of the 
State, and is the least valuable portion of the county for agricultural pur- 
poses. 

Rock River, the princip.al water course in this county, which, next to 
the Mississi])pi, furnishes its most considerable water-power, rises in Wis- 
consin, about midway between Lake Michigan and the Wisconsin River. 
Its course in Illinois is nearly one hundred and eighty miles in extent. It 
receives its mojt important tributary, the PeRatonica, from the lead-mine 
regions of Wisconsin, a few miles below the northern boundary of the State. 
Its valley is one of the richest and most healthy in the northern part of Illi- 
nois. After forming a portion of the boundary between Henry and Rock 
Inland counties, it dixides the latter into its northern and southern portions, 
and falls into the iMis.^i.ssippi, by a series of beautiful rapids, about three 
niiluo below Rock Ibland. 



HISTOKY OF BOOK ISLAND COUNT if. 103 



GEOLOGY. 

Tlie surface of the Rock River and Maredosia bottoms belongs to the 
aHuvial deix^sit. That part of the county north of the bluft' line is a 
broad and level sand prairie. At a time when the Mississippi River flowed 
a mightier stream both in its present channel and in the Maredosia slough, 
this prairie was a broad headland sand bar. The bluif-bounded highlands 
then rose as an island from the broad, lake-like river; the drifting sands 
lodged against its upper end, and the sand-plain under consideration was 
gradually formed, just as sand bars of the present day are formed against 
the upper ends of river islands. 

The Mississippi Yalley was once occupied by a mightier stream than 
the present river. The most curious phenomenon along the blufl:s of the 
Mississippi is its old shore line marked along their sides. At Cordova, the 
principal part of the town is built upon this ancient beach or terrace. It is 
here some fifty feet above the present low- water mark of the Mississippi 
River, and is distinctly traced all along the bluffs to Milan. 

The bluffs and hills of Rock Island County are composed in part of 
whitish-blue clays, sands, and the marly deposit known as loess. Receding 
back from the bluff lines the loess thins out, and is succeeded by fine lumin- 
ated drift clays, such as cover most of our upland barrens and high prairies. 
Genuine drift-gravel beds and large boulders are of rare occurrence. 

Coal Measures. — In that portion of the county lying west of Rock 
River the coal measures are found as outliers, overlaying and resting nncon- 
formably upon the Devonian and Upper Silurian limestone, as far north as 
the vicinity of Port Byron, where it finally terminates. The most northerly 
point where a workable bed of coal has been found on this side of the river, 
is at Rapids City, where the seam is from four to five feet thick, and over- 
lies the Niagara limestone, with only a few feet in thickness of shales and 
fire clay between. Two miles east of Hampton, where coal shafts have been 
sunk, are good seams from four to five feet thick. The Carbon Cliff mines 
were the earliest worked on the west side of Rock River. For many years 
extensive coal operations, in connection with an establishment for the manu- 
facture of pottery and fire-brick, were carried on at this point, under the 
management of W. S. Thomas, Esq.^ but the limited supply of coal finally 
became so nearly exhausted that mining here was discontinued. The tri- 
angular piece of elevated land east of the city of Rock Island, bounded by 
Pleasant Valley, Rock River and the Mississippi, is a mass of coal measure 
materials, resting upon a Devonian or Upper Silurian formation of under- 
lying limestone. 

All that part of the county south and east of the Mississippi and 
Rock River ranges of bluffs is underlaid by the coal measures. In every 
part of the county the coal measures are covered with a deep deposit of 
drift-clays. At Milan, Carbon Cliff and east of the city of Rock Island, 
this drift-clay is from forty to seventy-five feet in thickness. 

South of Rock River the coal measures are more regular and more 
extensively developed than in the northern part of the county. The coal 
mining interest has become an important branch of industry in Rock Island 
County. According to the Inspector's report for 1876, there were twenty- 
six mines regularly operated eight months of the year, and some twenty 
others occasionally worked, In these were employed an aggregate of 941 



104 HISTORY OF EOCK ISLAND COUNTY. 

miners, the average for the whole time being 650. Six important mines 
are o]ierated constantly. The whole number of tons of coal mined was 
299,228, its value at the mines being |597,917. The average value of coal 
per ton at the mines was $1.99. The amount of capital invested in coal 
mining was $243,750. The capacity of the mines worked for the produc- 
tion of coal was 506,550 tons annually. The thickness of the coal seams 
varies from three and a half to five and a half feet, and is reached at a depth 
of from 40 to 120 feet. The coal is raised at the principal mines by steam 
power. The active o])erati()ns in mining have greatly enhanced the value of 
contiguous lands, and led to the introduction of railroads as a special means 
of transportation. The Milwaukee and St. Paul has trains constantly run- 
ning from the principal mines in Hampton township to connect with the 
Western Union railroad. Also private tracks have been laid for the dis- 
charge of coal on the Mississippi Eiver. The Coal Yalley Mining Com- 
pany run trains from Rock Island to Coal Yalley, twelve miles, for coal 
exclusively. They also own and operate the Eock Island auxl Mercer 
County Eailroad, from Eock Island to Cable, in Eichland Grove township, 
in Mercer County, a distance of twenty-six miles. This road has been 
built and is operated for coal and general purposes. 

For the time they have been worked, the Eock Island County coal 
mines will compare favorably with any in the West. The defective 
machinery, apparatus, or manner ol mining, resulting from hasty jjrepara- 
tion, are rapidly disappearing, as pro]n-ietors of the mines teel the necessity 
of putting in operation plans tor rendering the miners' lives sater, and their 
leisure hours happier. The report states that no j^erson was killed in the. 
mines during 1876, two cases of fracture of limbs being the most serious 
accidents. 

Hamilton Limestone. — About a mile and a half below Hampton, the 
upper and more shaley beds of the Hamilton limestone first begin to out- 
crop along the Mississippi. About Molitie still heavier outcrops exist. 
These latter are thicker-bedded, are of a brownish color, and full of fossils. 
At the city of Eock Island and about Milan it becomes more massive ; the 
stratification irregular, the color bluish- white, or brown upon recent frac- 
ture, and the stone hard and tenacious. At Milan the bed of the river is a 
solid floor of these in-egular rocks. Eock Island, in the Mississippi river, 
is a vast pile of this Hamilton limestone, rising in the midst of the stream, 
overlaid by a thin soil, and covered with a magnificent young forest. 

The Devonian limestones as they are found in this county, may be 
readily separated on lithological grounds into three divisions, viz : the 
upper, the middle, and the lower, each distinguished by its peculiar charac- 
teristics. The uppermost division is a gray and brown limestone, rough 
and coarse-grained, and completely filled with the shells and corals peculiar 
to the Hamilton beds. The formation is from thirty to forty feet in thick- 
ness. The middle division consists of brown argillaceous and calcarious 
shales, full of the characteristic shells of this group, and from thirty to 
forty feet thick. This division is well seen between Eock Island and 
Moline, where a perpendicular face of thirty feet or more is exposed in the 
quarries. These shaley limestones are underlaid by the third division, 
consisting of a fine-graiiied, gray or dove color, compact limestone, the 
upper part tolerably massive, but becoming thinner-bedded below. It 
extends below the river level,and is said to have been penetrated in some 
borings made here several years ago, to the depth of 150 to 175 feet. 



HISTORY OP ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. 105 

The floor of Eock river from Milan almost to the Mississippi is com- 
posed of this rock, whose massive paving stones are seen at the bottom, 
irregular in size and contour, but worn smooth by the ceaseless flow of the 
strong, rapid current. Tlieir thickness at this place is unknown ; the 
massive solidity, conchoidal fracture and white dove color of the stone, 
indicate that it belongs to tlie lower part of the formation. At Lear's Mill, 
almost in the bed of llnck Kiver, the workmen quarried into the solid stone 
floor of the river fifteen or twenty feet, with no signs of the bottom. Kock 
Kiver runs over the same rocky floor of Hamilton limestone at and below 
Cleveland, near the eastern line of Rock Island County, and also at its con- 
fluence with the Mississippi below Milan. Between tliese points the river 
bottom shows a mud dejiosit, under which this same formation might prob- 
ably still be found. Few fossils are found in the rock quarried from this 
river floor, either in Rock River or in the Rock Island rapids of the 
Mississippi. 

The Mississippi River has a similar rocky floor from Port Byron almost 
to Muscatine. Ilorse-backs, hog-backs and great rocky chains characterize 
the Rapids proper ; but the lower part, from the city of Rock Island down, 
shows alternating stretches of mnd, sand, and rocky bottom. The Missis- 
sippi River bed from Rock Island to a few miles below Andalusia, is com- 
posed of the lower member of the Hamilton group, being the same as the 
floor of Rock River at Milan. 

At Andalusia, in the edge of one of the Mississippi sloughs, just 
between high and low water mark, art excellent stone quarry is opened in 
.this formation. The layers are not so massive as those found in the river ; 
some of them are of a dove, and even of a light blue color, and fossils are 
abundant. The middle division of this formation, which outcrops between 
Moline and Rock Island, has not been observed south of Rock River. 

The little spring run extending np from the stone quarry at Andalusia, 
towards the residence of Dr. Bowman, runs over the top of the Hamilton 
limestone till it rises into the coal measures of the adjoining bluffs. ; 

JSTiAGARA Limp:stone. — From Cordova to Port Byron this formation 
outcrops heavily. Leaving Port Byron, it gradually sinks as we approach 
Hampton, and a little south of that place disappears beneath the outliers of 
the coal measures. The stone at Cordova has a tough, hornstone-like con- 
sistency and appearance, unlike its outcrop at Fulton and further north. 
All the upland region north of Pleasant Yalley is underlaid by this JSTiagara 
formation and a tliin outlier of the coal measures. The soils and upland 
clays deeply cover them, except where the small streams cut down through 
the superficial deposits. 

The Niagara limestone burns into excellent quicklime — white, strong, 
and pure. At Port Byron and Cordova are extensive kilns for the conver- 
sion of this raw material into merchantable lime for the markets and for 
local use. The Hamilton limestone of Rock Island County is a very pure 
carbonate of lime, and is extensively manufactured into quick-lime. Build- 
ing stone of an excellent quality is also obtpned in great abundance from 
the Hamilton and Niagara limestones of Rock Island County. 

Sandstone. — The sandstone of the coal measures outcrops in a few 
places in the county. Up in a ravine in the bluffs, midway between Milan 
and Andalusia, a dark colored, massive sandstone is quarried to some extent. 
The outcrop is about ten feet thick, and the stone is colored and iron-stained. 
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lOG HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. 

quarries liave been opened opposite Mnscatine. Xear Copper Creek, also, 
in the eastern part of the township of Drury, there is a sandstone quarry 
which has been w^orked to some extent. The sandstone in these localities, 
and that which underlies the sandy shale on Big Kun, near Brownsville, is 
an excellent and durable stone for heavy masonry. The creek bed is full of 
large blocks of it, on which the elements seem to have no effect. 

Potters' Clay. — The county also contains some line potters' clay, from 
■which a fair sized pottery is kept running at Hampton, for the manufacture 
of common pottery ware. The best establishment of this kind was located 
at Carbon Cliff, within a few hundred yards of the railroad station of that 
name. The buildings erected here for pottery purposes, in which a large 
force was formerly employed, have been changed in their use to the manu- 
facture ot drain tile. The buildings are of brick, the principal one being 
simiUxr to a large railroad round-house, with a towering smoke-stack in the 
centre. 

Mineral Springs. — Just below Andalusia, in this county, is a 
remarkable group of mineral springs, known as the " Einnah Wells Springs." 
Two or three of them are curbed with stone. The water flows out of the 
top and leaves a whitish incrustation, wdiich has a strong and rather pleasant 
soda taste. These springs are also called the " White Sulphur," or " Soda 
Springs," and contain medicinal qualities not inferior to those of the famous 
springs at Saratoga. Andalusia, with its musical name and romantic sur- 
roundings, in proximity to these springs, might easily become a noted 
summer resort for invalids and tourists. 

BEAUTY OF SCENEKY. 

The peculiar topography of the county about Kock Island imparts to 
the scenery great variety and beauty. Part of this is caused by the prox- 
imity of the Mississippi, with its grand sweeps and ranges of bluffs, to 
the hills which outline the Rock'Kiver Valley. By ascending the high 
table-land which forms the divide between the two rivers, and which ter- 
minates in a single bold bluft' overlooking the point of their confluence, the 
valleys of both sides, with the cities of Rock Island and Davenport, are dis- 
tinctly in view ; while looking away to the southwest, along the sloping 
bluft's which bound the Mississippi, we can see in the distance the smoke of 
Muscatine, thirty miles away. 

PJsing abruptly from Rock river to the height of about two hundred 
feet, is " Black Hawk's Watch Tower," an eminence from which the fiimous 
Sac warrior is said to have watched the troops sent against him by Governor 
Reynolds, as they deployed into the valley about ten miles distant. This 
whole valley is visible as far as the eye can reach, while before the observer, 
on the opposite shore, is the thriving town of Milan, the intervening 
islands covered with their groves of stately elms, and the glancing and 
shimmering w^aterfalls of four separate channels, spanned by their railroad 
and wagon bridges. Points may be selected almost anywhere about Rock 
Island from which charming views may be obtained. 

The early historians have borne their testimony to the natural attract- 
iveness of this locality. Governor Reynolds, in liis " Life and Times," says: 
" The scenery about Rock Island is not surpassed by any in the whole length 
of the Mississippi. It seems as though Nature had made an eftbrt in form- 
in (>• this beautiful and picturesque country. Rock Island itself presents a 



HISTORY OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY. 107 

grand and imposing appearance, rising ont of the waters of the Mississippi 
a sohd rock with many feet elevation. It is several miles long and three- 
fourths of a mile wide. The rocks are covered with a fertile soil. The 
river washes around its base with a rapid current of pure and limpid water; 
and Rock river, a few miles south, is seen in the distance, forcing its way 
with great rapidity over the rocky rapids into the Father of Waters. The 
country around is interspersed with beautiful groves of timber, which give 
to the scene a sweetness and a beauty rarely equalled. The blue hills in 
the distance, directing the course of the river, are seen on the north and the 
south to rise with gentle slopes from the water to considerable elevations, 
and the valley between, embracing the river, is some miles in extent, pre- 
senting a variety of surface and beauty of landscape never surpassed." 

THE SAC AND FOX INDIANS. 

Before this section of country had been discovered by the white man, 
it was inhabited by the Sac and Fox Indians, who had some of their princi- 
pal villages within the present limits of Rock Island county. The Sacs and 
Foxes were a warlike people, descended from the great Algonquin family, 
from whom they separated at an early time, and under their own tribal 
chiefs sought their new hunting-grounds. Tradition locates their early 
residence on the shores of the St. Lawrence, whence, at different stages and 
through long periods, driven by circumstances and the vicissitudes of war, 
they migrated to the West, and spread themselves southward along the 
Mississippi and its tributaries. These tribes were known to the old French 
missionaries and traders as the Saukies and Cutagamies. AVhen the Jesuit 
missionaries first visited Green Bay, in 1665, one tribe of the people, the 
Foxes, was located in that vicinity. Fox river, which empties into Green 
Bay, was so named from the residence of some of this tribe upon its banks. 
At that time, and for some time after, there appears to have been no formal 
union of the Sacs and Foxes. Both were warlike tribes, and, like all North 
American Indians, frequently engaged in fierce and bloody wars with their 
enemies. 

For some reason not made known in history, the Foxes became 
enemies of the French and resisted the advance of their settlements west- 
ward. In 1712 they attacked the post at Detroit and came near destroying 
the garrison and the settlement. After a siege of nineteen consecutive 
days, during which they fought with great persistence and desperation, 
they were finally driven off by the aid of the Kickapoos, Pottawatomies 
and Ottawas, who rallied in great numbers to the assistance of the French. 
They then retired and fortified themselves in a strong earthwork near the 
river St. Clair, from which they were only dislodged by cannon brought 
from the fort. 

Although this experience somewhat humbled the Foxes, it by no 
means conquered their hostility. Burning with rage and thirsting for 
revenge, they repaired to their old stamping-ground on Fox river. This 
was at that time an important avenue of communication for the Canadian 
traders with the Mississi]>pi, and the route for all voyageurs and emigrants 
from Canada to Louisiana. The wily Foxes saw that they could make 
their enemies suffer by intercepting their passage through this part of their 
territory, where they had no fort to afford them protection. Accordingly, 
they inaugurated a system of brutality, plunder, robbery and murder, along 



108 HISTOKY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. 

the Fox river and Portage route to the Mississippi, which has hardly a par- 
allel in the annals of savage warfiire. This finally aronsed the Canadian 
authorities, and three successive campaigns were undertaken to exterminate 
the Foxes. The third only was successful in driving them from their last 
stronghold — "Butte des Morte" or Hill of the Dead — where they had forti- 
fied themselves and gathered all their men, women, and children and 
warriors, and resolved to sell their lives as dearly as possible rather than 
surrender to the enemy. The fort was taken by the engineering skill of the 
French, and thousands of the hapless Foxes, with their women and children, 
miserably perished. This was in 174G, The number of the Foxes was so 
greatly diminished by this slaughter that they never afterward equalled 
their allies, the Sacs. It was after this and probably in consequence of the 
reduced strength of the Foxes, that a formal union was effected between the 
two tribes. 

When the noted English traveller, Capt. Jonathan Carver, visited the 
Northwest, in 1766, they were found living in the vicinity of each other on 
the Wisconsin Kiver. Carver describes a village of the Sacs which he vis- 
ited on the 8tli of October, after he had embarked his canoe upon the Wis- 
consin, as containing ninety houses, each large enough for several families. 
They were constructed of hewed plank neatly joined, and covered with bark 
roofs, impervious to the most penetrating rains. Sheds were constructed in 
front of them, in which the Indians smoked in fair weather. "This," says 
Carver, "was the largest and best Indian village I had ever seen. It seemed 
more like an abode of civilization than the home of savages." They had 
well cultivated plantations adjoining their village, and streets regnlarly laid 
out. The Sacs of this village could muster three hundred warriors. 

On the loth <»f October, Carver visited a ¥ox village farther down the 
river, which contained fifty houses, but at that time they were unoccupied, 
an epidemic having driven away the inhabitants. The Foxes had also an- 
other considerable village at Prairie du Chien at the time of Carver's visit. 
Probably it was not long after this that the Sacs and Foxes were driven 
from their homes by the Chippewas and Menomonies, and came and settled 
in the beautiful country about Rock Island. The earliest intelligence we 
have of them in this locality is that f )und in the journal of Lieut. Zebulon 
Pike, of the United States Army, who was sent on an expedition up the 
Mississippi in 1805. Their principal villages then were situated as follows: 
The Sacs had three villages — one on the west bank of the Mississippi, just 
above the Lower Rapids; another on the opposite side a little further nj); 
the third and principal village was on the banks of Rock River, about three 
miles from its inouth. This last was the famous Sac village which figures 
so C(»nspicuonsly in the early history of this locality. The Foxes had no 
villages below Rock Island. Their first was situated above the Upper 
Rapids, on the Illinois side of the Mississippi, and consisted of eighteen 
lodges; the second was on the Iowa side, back of the Dubuque lead mines, 
and the third and last on the same side, near the mouth of Turkey River. 
The whole population of these villages amounted to about 5,000. The 
available force of the united Sac and Fox warriors was about 1,100, of whom 
the former could muster 700, and the latter 100. The domestic life of these 
tribes was much like that of other Indians. They hunted during the winter 
months, and in the summer their squaws cultivated their patches of corn, 
squashes and beans. Rock Island was their f:3,vorite place of resort for their 
summer sports and pastimes. Their fishing grounds were on the rapids of 



HISTORY OF KOCK ISI4AND COUNTY. 109 

the river, and their favorite hunting grounds on the west side of the Missis- 
sippi. In the events which follow, the important part taken by a ]3ortion of 
these Indians in the early history of this portion of the Mississippi Yalley 
is somewhat at length described. 

EVENTS FliOM 1804 TO 1S12. 

The first oflicial act of the government of the United States touching 
the relations of Rock Island County, was the acquisition of the territory in 
which it is included, by a treaty made at St. Louis on the 3d of November, 
ISOI. This treaty was made by William Henry Harrison, then Governor 
of the Territory of Indiana, and the chiefs and head men of the Sacs and 
Foxes ()f Rock River. It conve^-ed to the United States some fifty millions 
acres of land on the east side of the Mississippi, extending from opposite the 
mouth of the Jefferson, in Missouri, to the mouth of the Wisconsin, and 
back to the Fox River of Illinois. This tract included a large portion of 
what are now the States of Illinois and Wisconsin, and of course compre- 
hended the territory embraced in Rock Island County. This immense 
ti-act of country, now invaluable, and containing as rich and beautifid a 
portion of land as can be found in the United States, was sold for the paltry 
sum of two thousand two hundred and thirty-four dollars and fifty cents, 
with an annuity annually thereafter of one thousand dollars. 

At the period of the above treaty, the Americans were a new people to 
the Indians of the West. They knew the French, the English and the 
Spanish, but had little acquaintance with the "Long Knives," as they called 
the Americans. The latter, by the purchase of Louisiana from the French, 
on the 30tli of April, 1803, had just come into possession of the great 
country west of the Mississippi, and the upper portion of this territory, 
including St. Louis, had been formally transferred to the United States by 
the Spanish, who still held nominal possession of it, in the spring of 1801, 
only about six months before the treaty with the Sacs and Foxes. The 
Government having thus ac(|uired territory on the west side of the Missis- 
sippi, was desirous of pursuing a policy that should gradual!}^ extinguish the 
Indian title to lands on the east side, and transfer the Indians to portions of 
the new territoiy across the river. This policy was had in view in the 
treaty of 1801:. The Indians, although they had ceded their lands, were 
allowed to remain in possession of them till such time as they should be 
entered for actual settlement by the whites. 

While the Spanish held the west side of the Mississi2:)pi, it was for 
many years the hunting grounds of the Sacs and Foxes; many of them 
lived upon it; they worked the lead mines known as the "Spanish mines," 
on the site of the present city of Dubuque; St. Louis was their market 
and trading post, to which they frequently resorted in the fall and spring to 
sell thair furs and other articles, and obtain supplies for their hunting excur- 
sions. In this manner they became familiar with the Spanish traders and 
authorities at St. Louis, and acipiired a sort of allegiance to them as the 
owners and rulers of the country. Black Hawk, in his Life, speaks of one 
of these visits to St. Louis in the spring of 1801, and of how he and the 
citizens there were affected by the transfer of the country to the Americans. 
He says: 

"That spring we went down to St. Louis to see our Spanish father. I 
found many sad and gloomy iaces because the United States were about to 



110 HISTORY OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY. 

take possegsioii of the town and coiintiy. Soon after the Americans came 
I took my band and went to take leave of our Spanish father. The Ameri- 
cans came to see him, also. Seeing tliem a]jproach, we passed out of one 
door as thej entered another, and immediately started in our canoes for our 
village on Rock River, not liking the change any more than our friends 
appeared to at St. Louis. On arriving at our village we gave the news that 
a strange people had arrived at St. Louis, and that we should never see our 
Spanish father again. The information made all our people sorry." 

Black Ilawk had at that time both a British and a Spanish •'father." 
He had been brought up in an atmosphere of hatred of the Americans. 
Both the Spanish and the English had systematically poisoned his mind 
against our ])eople, from the time he was a youth, living on Rock River, 
and learning his first arts of war, till he became a veteran in the service of 
the latter, and was ambitious to re(|uite their friendship and earn their 
rewards by presenting to his "British father" as many American scalps as 
he and his band of braves could secure. He was born at the Sac village on 
Rock River in 1T6S. Probably the tirst knowledge he ever had of the 
Americans was in 1781, when he was a boy thirteen years of age; for, 
according to Lieutenant Pike, a party of three hundred Americans destroyed 
the Sac village on Rock River at or about that date. The Indians on that 
occasion assembled about seven hundred warriors, but were unable to save 
their village. This was during the Revolutionary period, when few Amer- 
icans were in the West, except the hardy and adventurous volunteers from 
Virginia and Kentucky, led by Col. George Rogers Clark in his "Illinois 
Campaign." It is by no means certain that Black Hawk saw any Ameri- 
cans, and if he did he was quite sure to get no very favorable impression of 
them. Probably the Indians of this locality got their first sight of the 
"Long Knives" when Lieut. Pike arrived here in 1S05. Black Hawk says: 
"A boat came up the river with a young American chief and a small party 
of soldiers. We heard of them soon after they had passed Salt River. 
Some of our young braves watched him every day to see what sort of 
people he had on board. The boat at length arrived at Rock River, and the 
young chief came on shore with his interpreter, made a speech and gave us 
some" presents. We, in return, presented him with meat and such pro- 
visions as we had to spare. We were well pleased with the speech of the 
young chief. He gave us good advice; said our American father would 
treat us well. He presented us an American flag, which was hoisted. He 
then requested us to pull down our British flags and give him our British 
medals, promising to send us others on his return to St. Louis. This we 
declined, as we wished to have two fathers." 

The greed of these Indians M-as such for presents and plunder, that 
they wished, as the saying is, to carry water on both shoulders; at least 
they did not desire to renounce allegiance to the British, the symbols of 
whose authority they had kept floating at their council-lodge, and whose 
flattering insignia they wore upon their breasts and girdles. 

The American flag was first hoisted at Rock River during this visit of 
Lieutenant Pike, in the summer of 18(>5. How long its graceful folds 
remained floating in the breeze of this fresh wilderness, we are not infoi'uied. 
Probably after they had given the young American chief tliis semblance ol 
submission to United States authority, they pulled it down. 

The object of Pike's expedition was to explore the newly acquired 
country, to conciliate and secure the loyalty of the Indians, to establish the 





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HISTORY OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY. 113 

authority of the United States on the upper Mississippi, among the British 
traders who had established themselves south of our northern boundary 
line, and to acquire from the Indians certain tracts of land for military 
purposes. Pike ascended to the head waters of the Mississippi. Having 
accomplished his object, he returned in April, 1806. He informs us in his 
journal, that as his boat approached Kock Island (not then named), a barge 
appeared in view bearing the American flag, and landed on the island. It 
proved to be Captain May, of the artillerists, who was in search of some 
Osage prisoners among the Sacs and Foxes. Captain May said that when 
he and his party approached the Indian villages, they were saluted with the 
appellation, '' bloody Americans," who had killed such a person's father, and 
such a person's mother or brother. The women carried off their guns and 
concealed them, and when May crossed to the opposite side of the river, he 
was followed by Indians with pistols concealed under their blankets. They 
would listen to no conference whatever, relating to the delivery of the pris- 
oners. Capt. May wore the plume of an artillery officer, which the Indians 
recjarded as a signal of war, and immediately decked themselves in their 
raven's feathers. Capt. May says: "We regrerted that our orders would • 
not permit of our punishing the scoundrels, as by a coup de main we might 
easily have carried the village." 

The events which soon followed Pike's expedition, were the erection of 
Fort Johnson, a few miles above the present town of Warsaw, Illinois, and 
Fort Madison, on the site of the present town of that name, in Iowa. The 
latter was built in 1808, and evacuated in 1813, when it was burned by the 
Indians. Fort Johnson was also destroyed after the establishment of Fort 
Edwards, a few miles further down the river, in 1814. The erection of 
these forts gave the Indians at Kock Island great uneasiness, and they sent 
down their delegations, headed by their chiefs, to see what the Americans 
were doing. Black Hawk relates that the officer at Fort Madison told him 
that he was building a house for a trader who was coming to sell them 
goods cheap, and tliat the soldiers were coming to keep him company. 
Distrusting this, Black Hawk attempted to destroy the fort a short time 
after it was completed. The assault continued two days, with a loss to the 
garrison of three killed. The Indians appear not to have suffered any. 

EVENTS DURING THE WAR OF 1812-14. 

The declaration of war between the United States and Great Britain, 
on the 18tli of June, 1812, developed the latent British sympathy already 
strongly existing among a portion of the Sacs and Foxes. The tribes thus 
became divided into a peace party and a war party — the former arranging 
themselves under the leadership of Black Hawk, and the latter selecting 
Keokuk as their chief, who with his followers remained loyal and friendly 
tt> the Americans. Keokuk was a noble Indian, a true friend of the whites, 
and never at any time sympathised with Black Hawk in his foolish attempts 
to resist the authority of the United States, and nullify the treaty by wdiich 
their lands at Rock River were ceded. 

As soon as the news of the war had reached the West, a large bod}" ot 
Sacs and Foxes descended to St. Louis and oifered their services to our 
government. It was deemed best that they should remain neutral; their 
situation was so remote from the seat of war; our government was reluctant 
to employ savages in a war against the whites ; besides, it was thought that 



114: HISTORY ^OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. 

this general policy of neutrality would have the effect to deter the disaifected 
Indians from enlistins; in the service of the opposite side. But all this was 
a mistake, for Black Hawk and his followers M'ere already committed, not 
merely to the British, but to Tecumseh and his confederates on the AV abash, 
who had combined their forces to drive all the Americans out of the country. 
The war of 1812-14 WiS really an alliance between the British Government 
and the great Indian Confederacy of the Northwest of which Tecumseh 
was the acknowledged head. Black Hawk and his followers liad been in 
constant communication with Tecumseh and his brotlier, the Shawanee 
Prophet, who in the year 1806 had sent out his famous "Talk'* to all the 
tribes of the Northwest, inciting them to war against the Americans. 
Therefore, when the British agent arrived at Eock Biver in August, 1812, 
with a message from his government and presents for the savages, he found 
it no difficult task to persuade Black Hawk and his followers to enlist in the 
British service. 

From this time forward Black Hawk and his warriors were known as 
the " British Band." His army consisted of about two hundred braves, the 
flower of the Sacs of Rock Biver. Black Hawk was then forty-two years 
of age. In 1790, his father, Py-e-sa, having been killed in a battle with the 
Cherokees, he was advanced to the rank and dignity of a war chief. He 
afterwards distinguished himself in battles with theOsagesand other tribes, 
and jjarticularl}' in a great battle with the lowas, in which the remnant of 
that tribe was exterminated in the valley of the Des Moines. 

In proceeding to the seat of war, Black Hawk and his band marched 
to Green Bay, where he was enrolled with a large body of Indians under 
Colonel Dixon, of the British army. This officer, in giving the Sac chief 
command, addressed him as " General " Black Hawk. He appeared very 
much flattered with the title. His band appears to have been engaged in 
two battles, viz : the attack on Fort Stephenson, August 2, 1813, and the 
battle of the Thames, which followed on the 5th of October. Black Hawk 
seems not to have found as good an opportunity for plunder as he anti- 
cipated, and so he indignantly deserted the army. Disappointed and sullen, 
he returned with what was left of his band to the Mississippi, where he 
engaged in a course of desultory warfare against the Americans, which only 
terminated with the close of the war. 

In May, 1814, Governor Clark started from St. Louis for Prairie du 
Chien, with a flotilla of barges manned by United States regulars and vol- 
unteers. On the 24th they were attacked by the Indians under Black 
Hawk, near Fort Edwards ; Captain Craig, Lieutenant Spear, and five 
soldiers were killed; Black Hawk was forced to retire, with the loss of 
three of hif^ warriors. The expedition proceeded up the river and in due 
time arrived at Prairie du Chien. About twenty daj's before their arrival, 
the British Commandant, Colonel Dixon, M^ho liad previously commanded 
the garrison there, had evacuated the place with all his force of British and 
Indian allies, and Governor Clark took peaceable possession. The design 
was to fortify and hold Prairie du Chien. Accordingly Governor Clark 
set his men at work erecting a new fort, which was called Fort Shelby, in 
honor of the Governor of Kentucky. Leaving them thus employed, he 
returned to St. Louis on the 13th of June. 

General Howard, commanding at St. Louis, immediately organized 
another expedition to proceed to Prairie du Chien with supplies and re-in- 
forcements. This consisted of three barges manned by forty-two regular 



HISTORY OF BOCK ISLAND COUNTY. 115 

soldiers and sixty-six rangers, nnder command of Lieutenant Campbell, of 
the regular army. The boat containing the regulars was commanded by 
Lieutenant Campbell, the others, respectively, by Captain Stephen Rector 
and Lieutenant Kiggs. They left St. Louis about the first of July. Arriv- 
ing at the mouth of Rock River, the boats lay all night in the neighborhood 
of the Sac and Fox village. The Indians in great numbers crowded around 
them, and were j^rofuse in their professions of peace. The next morning 
when the boats started up the stream, the treacherous redskins armed them- 
selves and secretly followed along the banks and in their canoes to the 
rapids, hoping that the barges might there be detained, or some mishap 
might befall them which would render them an easy prey. The coveted 
opportunit}^ soon arrived. A sudden gust of wind striking Campbell's 
barge drove it near the lee shore, whei-e it lodged on a small bushy island 
near the main land, and remained stationary, the other boats having pro- 
ceeded up the current. This was the signal for an attack by the Indians. 
When Campbell's boat lodged on the island he put out sentinels, and his 
men began cooking their breakfasts ; but the enemy in hundreds rushed on 
them, killing many on the spot, and the rest took refuge in the boat." 
"Hundreds and hundreds of the warriors were on and around the boat, and 
at last set it on fire. Campbell's boat was burning, and the bottom covered 
with the dead, the wounded, and blood. They had almost ceased firing, 
when Rector and his brave men nobly came to the rescue. Campbell him- 
self lay wounded on his back in the bottom of his boat, and many of his 
men dead and dying around him. Riggs' boat was well iortified, but his 
men were inexperienced sailors. Rector and his company could not remain 
inactive spectators of the destruction of Campbell and his men, but in a 
tempest of wind, raised their anchor, in the face of almost a thousand 
Indians, and perilled their lives in the rescue of Campbell. Rector's boat 
was lightened by throwing overboard quantities of provisions, and then 
many of his crew actually got out of the boat into the water, leaving the 
vessel between them and the fire of the enemy, and pushed their boat against 
the fire of the Indians to Campbell's boat, which was in possession of the 
enemy. This was a most hazardous exploit for forty men — forcing their 
barge to a burning boat in possession of the enemy, nearly a thousand 
strong, and taking from it the wounded and living soldiers, together with 
their commander." Rector took all the living men from Campbell's boat 
into his, and his men, in the water, hauled their own boat out into the 
stream. Rector had his boat crowded with the wounded and dying, but 
rowed night and day till he reached St. Louis. The barge of Cainpbell, 
with its stores of provisions, fell into the hands of the Indians. From the 
tragic circumstance thns narrated, the island has ever since borne the name 
of '* CarapbelFs Island." 

The failure of this expedition aroused the officers at Jefferson Barracks 
to the perils of the situation. Another expedition of greater magnitude 
was immediately planned and set on foot. It was intended to sweep both 
shores clean of their Indian inhabitants, burn their villages, and establish a 
fort in the heart of their country. Only one circumstance prevented the 
carrying out of this laudable purpose. The failure of Campbell's expedition 
had left the little garrison at Prairie du Chien a prey to the British, who 
had captured the fort and sent down to Black Hawk, at Rock River, 
cannon, artillery-men, munitions of war, and a commanding officer. This 
sudden fall of the country into the hands of the British was unknown to the 



116 HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. 

military authorities below, who proceeded to fit out their expedition as if 
nothing of the kind had happened. It was quite formidable, with the 
exception of the needed artillery, consisting of eight barges and four hun- 
dred and fifty men, under command of Major Zachary Taylor, of the 26th 
Infantry. It left St. Louis on the 12th of August, 1814. Ascending the 
river in reel-boats. Major Taylor arrived opposite the mouth of Kock lliver 
and found a large force of British and Indians, under command of a British 
officer, assembled to give him battle. He had taken the precaution to anchor 
his fleet out in the Mississippi, near Willow Island, about half a mile above 
Kock River. During the night the artillery was planted in range of him on 
the shore below the city of Ivock Island, and early the following morning 
opened fire. Major Taylor could not return the fire, liaving no artillery on 
board, and was compelled to retire, with the loss of several of his men. He 
halted on his way down the river at Credit Island, but the Indians having 
hastened down the shore with the cannon, it was again brought to bear upon 
him, and he was forced to give way, and returned down the river. 

This expedition practically closed the war in the West. Peace was 
concluded at Ghent, Dec. 24, 1814. 

OLD FOET ARMSTRONG. 

As this celebrated fort was bnilt on Rock Island, it will be proper to 
precede our account of it by a brief description of the Island itself. Rock 
Island is situated in the Mississippi River, opposite the upper end of the 
city of Rock Island, and between it and Davenport on the Iowa side. It is 
about two and a half miles long by three-fourths of a mile wide, and con- 
tains an area of about a thousand acres. The base of this island is a mass 
of limestone of the Hamilton group which underlies this section of country. 
At its lower extremity this rocky exposure rises in an almost perpendicular 
wall to a considerable height above the water, and was the cause of its being 
called by its appropriate name — Rock Island. 

This mass of light grey or whitish limestone, rising, in the broad chan- 
nel of the Mississippi and crowned with its luxuriant covering of natural 
forest trees, was an object of great interest to the early explorers in this 
region, and its effect was greatly enhanced by coming in view of it unex- 
pectedly, as the traveler was sure to do, in passing the 'bend in the river a 
short distance below. After Fort Armstrong was built on the lower point of 
this island, the view on ascending the river became still more picturesque ; 
and it has been descril)ed as one of the most beautiful and romantic scenes 
in the whole western country. Mr, Henry C. McGrew, who published the 
first newspaper in Rock Island, in 1839, in a recent letter, says : 

" Although thirty-eight years have passed since I first landed at Rock 
Island, I shall never forget my first impressions of the place. It was a 
beautiful moonlight night in June, and as I stood upon the deck of the 
steamer, as we rounded the bend below the village, and beheld old Fort 
Armstrong on the island in the river, with its whitewashed walls, pretty 
gardens and officers' houses, the scene was charming, ])resen ting the appcjar- 
ance of some ancient castle. Then there was the village of Davenport on 
the opposite bank, with its white-painted cottages, and on the east. Rock 
Island, encircled by the blufis. The panorama inspired me with a feeling 
of hap])iness I shall never forget; and coupled with the idea that I was on 
the outskirts of civilization, gave the whole scene an air of romance." 



ItlSTORY OF EOCK ISLAISTD COTJNTY. 117 

Governor Ford, in his History of Illinois, speaking of the arrival of 
the soldiers here during the first Black Hawk disturbance, in 1831, says: 

'' The volunteers marched to Rock Island next morning and here they 
encamped for several days, precisely where the town of Hock Island is 
situated. It was then in a complete state of nature, a romantic wilderness. 
Fort Armstrong was bnilt upon a rocky cliff on the lower point of an island, 
near the centre of the river a little way above ; the shores on each side, 
formed of gentle slopes of prairie extending back to l)luifs of considerable 
height, made it one of the most picturesque scenes in the western country. 
The river here is a beautiful sheet of clear, swift-running water, about three- 
quarters of a mile wide; its banks on both sides were inhabited only by 
Indians, from the Lower Kapids to the fort; and the voyage up stream, 
after several days progress through a wilderness country, brought the 
traveler suddenly in sight of the fort, perched upon a rock, surrounded by 
the grandeur and beauty of Nature, which at a distance gave it the appear- 
ance of one of those enchanted castles in an uninhabited desert, so well 
described in the 'Arabian Night's Entertainments.' " 

This island was the favorite resort of the Indians long before it had 
ever been visited by the white man. " Here they loved to assemble for 
their summer pastimes, and to indulge in the simple amusements of their 
race; alono- these rocky shores was their favorite fishino-.o^round ; the swift 
current which here pours down over successive chains of rapids, was the 
scene of many a dash and frolic in their light canoes; and here dwelt the 
kindly spirit whose protecting power preserved the red man, and over whose 
subterranean abode none dared lo walk but with the silent step of supreme 
reverence and awe.'' The estimation in which the Sac and Fox Indians held 
this island is well described by Black Hawk in the following language : 

" This was the best island in the Mississippi, and had lung been the re- 
sort of our young people during the summer. It was our garden, which 
furnished us with strawberries, blackberries, plums, apples, and nuts of va- 
rious kinds, and its waters supplied us with pure fish, being situated in the 
rapids of the river. In my early life I spent many happy days on this 
island. A good spirit had care of it, who lived in a cave in the rocks im- 
mediately under the place where the fort now stands, and has often been 
seen by our people. He was white, with large wings like a swan's, but ten 
times larger. We were particular not to make a noise in that part of the 
island, for fear of disturbing him. But the noise of the fort has since driven 
him aw^ay, and no doubt a bad spirit has taken his place." 

The events wliich led to the building of Fort Armstrong on Rock 
Island have already been partially described. The British band of Sacs and 
Foxes had been troublesome in this region all through the latter part of the 
war of 1812-11. The British had captured the fort at Prairie du Chien, 
and had not only provided the Indians of this locality with artillery, muni- 
tions of war, and men, but had left them at the close of the war with feel- 
ings of strong and bitter hostility to the government. From Jefferson Bar- 
racks, below St. Louis, to the mouth of the Wisconsin, the government had 
practically no established military post by which to enforce its authority or 
to afford protection to its citizens, wl.ose duties might call them into this 
portion of the United States. The river was, moreover, a highway of the 
nation, which must be kept guarded by suitable military stations along its 
banks. The situation at Bock Island was central, accessible, and in near 
proximity to the most dangerous body of Indians on the river; it was also 



118 HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. 

nearly centrally located on the western border of that ^reat tract of country 
which these Indians had ceded to the United States in the treaty of 1804, 
and which would soon be o])ened for actual settlement. 

At the time the fort was built, there were at least 10,000 Indians living 
on the main shores and adjacent to the island. All those on the east side 
were the wards of the government, living on government lands, which they 
were allowed by the terms of the treaty to occupy so long as these lands 
belonged to the United States. 

BUILDING OF FOET AKM STRONG. 

In 1816, Fort Armstrong was built on the lower point of Rock Island. 
The force of regulars under Col. William Lawrence, which came up the river 
for the purpose of locating and erecting the fort, arrived at the mouth of 
Rock River and examined the country for a suitable site. They decided on 
the above location. On the 10th of May, 1816, they landed on the island, 
and as soon as they had completed their encampment. Colonel Lawrence 
employed the soldiers to cut logs and build store-houses for their provisions. 
He also had a bake-house and oven erected, which was the first building 
finished on the island. The erection of the fort and its accompanying 
buildings soon followed, and was named Fort Armstrong, in honor of the 
Secretary of War. 

It was a substantial structure of hewed logs, built in the form of a 
square, whose sides were four hundred feet in length. A block-house was 
built at each of the four angles, and embrazures for cannon and loop-holes 
for musketry were provided. A magazine, store-house, barracks, and ofiicers' 
quarters were erected within the enclosure, and sections of heavy stone work 
built for protection against fire. 

Col. George Davenport came with the troops as contractor for the com- 
missary department. On the 10th of August, 1816, Mrs. Davenport and 
Mrs. Lewis, now Mrs. Goldsmith, reached the island. They were the first 
American ladies who ever ascended the river to this place. Mrs. Daven- 
port died in 1847, aged 72 years. Mrs. Goldsmith is still living in Rock 
Island, a venerable relic of the post, in the 76th year of her age. Her mind 
is still vigorous and her recollection good of those early days when she and 
her family and the little garrison on the island were the only American 
people within hundreds of miles. 

In 1823, the Virginia, laden with provisions for the garrison at Prairie 
du Chien, touched at the fort. It is said to have been the first steamboat 
that ever landed on the island. 

In 1831, the old fort on the island was the scene of a council with the 
Sac and Fox Indians, with a view to persuading them to retire peaceably to 
the west side of the Mississippi. About thirty chiefs were present. This 
council was held by General Gaines, who came up from Jefferson Barracks 
in the steamer Enterprise with a force of regular troops. It resulted in 
convincing General Gaines that the Indians were determined to fight rather 
than give up their possessions; and in view of approaching hostilities, 
Gaines invited all the settlers in this region to repair to the island for safety. 
Here the effective male population of Rock Island County, at that time, 
was organized into a company known as the Rock River Rangers. 

"We shall have more to say of these matters when we come to give an 
account of the Black Hawk War in 1831 and '32. During this war Fort 



niSTORy OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. 110 

Armstrong was the rendezvous for tlie soldiers assembled in this quarter. 
On the Ttli of August, 183:^, five days after the battle of Bad Axe, General 
"Wintield Scott arrived from Fortress Monroe with a force of United States 
regulars to assist in putting down the Black Hawk disturbance. He was, 
however, too late for that, but in season to call together the conquered Sacs 
and Foxes at Rock Island, and to conclude a treaty with them on the 21st 
of September, for the strip of land known as the "Black Hawk Purchase," 
in Iowa. This treaty was not held at Fort Armstrong as was contemplated, 
owing to the existence of cholera among the soldiers, which then prevailed 
fearfully, but was held on the opposite side of the river on the grounds now 
occupied by the depot of the Chicago, Hock Island and Pacific Railroad. 
At that time there were about 1,500 soldiers at the fort. 

GOYERNMENT AGENTS ON THE ISLAND. 

Fort Armstrong was evacuated by the garrison in 1836, but the island 
was still held as a military reservation by the government under successive 
agents appointed to take charge of it. The first of these was General Street, 
Indian Agent, at Prairie du Chien, who by order of the government estab- 
lished the Indian Agency on the island soon after the withdrawal of the 
troops. In the spring of 1838 the Indian Agency was removed to Agency 
City, Iowa, on the Des Moines River, and General Street was succeeded by 
Colonel George Davenport, who had charge of the island till the spring of 
1840, when Captain Bell was ordered here from Jefferson Barracks, St. 
Louis, and Fort Armstrong was made a depot for arms. Captain Shoe- 
maker was placed in charge and remained till the spring of 1815, when the 
arms being required for the Mexican, they were shipped to New Orleans, 
and Captain Shoemaker went with the army to Mexico. He was succeeded 
by Thomas Drum, who died in 1853, when Sergeant Cummings, of Fort 
Crawford, Prairie du Chien, was appointed, and on his declination Colonel 
J. B. Danforth, Jr., was appointed, January 20, 1854. He resigned in 
1857, to accept a position in the United States Navy, and H. Y. Slaymaker, 
of Davenport, was appointed. In May, 1861, T. J. Pickett was appointed 
to succeed Mr. Slaymaker, and held till the island was again occupied for 
arsenal jDurposes. 

FIRST ENTRIES OF LAND. 

The first lands entered in Rock Island County were "entered by Col. 
George Davenport and Russell Farnham, Oct. 19, 1829, and comprised 
section 2, 17 north, 2 west. The south half of this was sold to Jonah 
H. Case, and eiiibraced the lands east of the Fair Grounds, running east 
one mile. The north half now belongs to Bailey Davenport. The same 
day William T. Brashar entered the north half of section 11, upon a portion 
of which Chipiannock Cemetery is situated. 

Col. Davenport entered the south part of section 11, in 1829-30. On 
this was afterwards laid out the famous '• paper town " of Rock Island City. 
Daniel Webster is said to have held an interest in this town which he sold 
or gave away to Caleb Gushing for $10,000. The town plat extended from 
Dingledine's south line and the south line of Chipiannock Cemetery south 
to Rock River, and from the Milan road three-quarters of a mile east, 

Davenport and Farnham also entered at the same time as above the 



120 HISTORY OF EOCK ISLAND COUNTY. 

fractional section 34, 18 north, 2 west, sonth of the Indian boundary line, 
on which is now laid out Bailey Davenport's addition to the city of Rock 
Island. They also entered, October 19, 1829, the fractional sections 35 and 
36, IS north, 2 west, south of the Indian boundary line. Section 35 is still 
owned by Bailey Davenport, and constitutes the "city pasture grounds." 

William Carr entered the farm which George M. Lukeu now owns, 
October 29, 1829. 

These were all the men who entered land in the County as early as 1829. 

Col. Geo. Davenport entered several pieces in 1830. 

In 1833, John W. Spencer entered the land on which John Schindler's 
farm is situated. 

It was not till 1835 and '36 that the lands were generally entered, the 
latter year exceeding all the others in the number of entries. In 1830 com- 
panies were formed and large amounts of land entered for them in the name 
of individual citizens. One of these was called the Kock River Land Com- 
pany. It was organized in New York city, and its operations extended all 
over the northern part of the State. The entries were made in the name 
of Jeremiah II. Taylor and John S. Busing. The lands entered by them in 
this County were south of Rock River ; from the south end of the C^ounty 
to Drury township they entered many valuable tracts of land. The Bank 
of the United States, by Thomas Biddle, entered several tracts in Bowling 
and Edgington townships. 

On the 21st of May, 1836, Jonah R. Case entered the land on which 
is situated Spencer and Case's and Bailey and Boyles' additions to the city 
of Rock Island. This tract extends from Eagle street to Arsenal street, on 
the east, and to a point a little south of Rock River street. 

The County Commissioners, George Davenport, John W. Spencer and 
John Yanatta, entered that part of the city of Rock Island, or Stephenson, 
lying between Eagle and Swan streets, and bounded south by a line com- 
mencing on Eagle street at a point about sixty feet south of the northeast 
corner of the Taylor House lot, and running west to about the centre of 
Illinois street, in front of Col. H. B. Burgh's house, and north by the river. 

West of, and adjoining this tract, was a live-acre piece, entered by 
Huntingdon Wells, and south ot it was a tract entered by Ira Wells and 
Joel Wells, Sr. On this is laid out Thompson and Wells' addition to the 
city of Rock Island. 

James Thompson and William Carr entered all the lower addition, west 
of the Wells' land, and extending to the river. 

Thomas Hanlon entered the land on which Milan is situated, June 19, 
1835. 

EARLY SETTLERS. 

The first white man who came to this County as a settler, was Col. 
George Davenport, who came with the garrison in 1816, and built his house 
on the lower end of the island. For about thirteen years he and his family 
were the oidy white persons, aside from the soldiers and ofiicers of tlie 
garrison, in this vicinity. 

Col. Davenport's life here was intimately identified with the events 
which mark the early histoiy of Rock Island. He was born in Lincoln- 
shire, England, in 1783. His early life was one of many vicissitudes, and 
more eventful than the lives of most young men. Learning the craft of a 



niSTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. 121 

sailor, he made many voyages to sea, in one of which he was taken prisoner 
by the Russian government, and after a winter of great snliering was 
released. He came on board a ship with a cargo of goods from Liverpool 
to New York, in ISOl. Prevented from returning to England by an acci- 
dent in which one of his legs was severely fractured, he remained in this 
country, and soon entered the army as sergeant in the Fifth Regiment 
United States Infantry, at Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania. He soon 
entered the service under Gen. Wilkinson, at Xew Orleans, and was actively 
engaged during the war of 1812-14. Tlie latter year he took part in the 
battle of Lundy's Lane. 

In the spring of 1816, he came with the Eigiith Regiment and a Com- 
pany of Riflemen, under Col. Wm. Lawi-ence — the same ufhcer under whom 
he had enlisted ten years before — to build Fort Armstrong. In 1817, he 
built a double log cabin and storehouse adjoining, about half a mile from 
the fort on the island, purchased a stock of goods, and began his career as 
an Indian trader. He subsequently established several trading |)osts among 
tiie Winnebagos, on upper Rock River, and also among the Sacs and Foxes, 
in opposition to the traders of the American Fur Company. His principal 
depot was on Rock Island. 

In 1825 he was appointed postmaster on the island, and kept the only 
postoffice nearer than Clarksville, Missouri. 

The American Fur Company bought him out in 182G. In 1827, he 
visited his native home in England, being abroad one year. In 1833 he 
built his new residence on Rock Island. In 1835, in connection with 
several others, he purchased the land where Davenport is situated, on which 
the town named in honor of him was laid out. 

Col. Davenport was noted for his humanity ; he was of a very free and 
generous disposition, and his life was a remarkably active and eventful one. 
His death is remembered as the most tragic event that ever cast its shadow 
over this community. He was murdered by John and Aaron Long and 
Granville Young, members of the "Banditti of the Prairies," on the Ith of 
July, 1815, while alone in his house, his family having gone to attend the 
Fourth-of-July celebration. 

As early as 1824, Russell Farnham, who had founded the town of 
Warsaw, Illinois, where he resided, came to Rock Island. In that year he 
formed a partnership in the fur trade with Colonel Davenport. In 1826, 
they built the house afterwards so noted in the first records of the County 
as the "house of John Barrell," which was the first County seat of Rock 
Island County. 

In 1828 a few persons came here, and being much pleased witli the 
appearance of the country, resolved to remain and make themselves homes. 
Among this number was John W. Spencer, a prominent citizen still residing 
here. He had passed up the river to Galena, and in passing Rock Island, 
had been pleased with the situation, so that he returned the following 
autumn, and in the spring of 1829 brought his family to Rock Island. In 
his " Reminiscence of Pioneer Life," speaking of that trip in the spring of 
1828, Judge Spencer says : " We found here two white families, near where 
the Farnham house stood, one of them Capt. Clark, father of Capt. Lewis 
Clark, of Buflalo, Scott county, Iowa, the other a discharged soldier, by the 
name of Ilaney ; Judge Pence at Rock River ; and at the rapids, where 
Rapids City now stands, were John and Thomas Xinney, George Harlan, 
Conrad Leak and Archibald Allen. This constituted all the white settle- 



122 



HlSTOET OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. 



ment on the main land. In March, 1829, came Louden Case, Sr., and liis 
three sons, Jonah, Louden and Charles, and settled at the old Case place. 
Rinnah AVells and his four sons, and Joshua Yanruff and sons settled at 
Rock River. In January previous, Joel Wells had settled near Hampton, 
and in the spring. Joel \\"ells, Sr., and Levi and Huntingdon "W^ells settled 
at Moline ; Joseph Dantbrth, a son-in-law of Rinnah Wells, a mile ahove 
Moline, and Michael C. Bartlett, a son-in-law of Joel Wells, Sr., ahout 
where the Quilt Factor}' now stands. About the last ot May, 1829, came 
Mr. Goble and his son Benjamin, and settled above Joseph Danforth's. 
William T. Brashar settled on the farm bearing his name." 

By 1831, quite a little settlement had gathered in, so that at the com- 
mencement of the Black Hawk trouble of that year, a company of hfty- 
eight men was organized as the Rock River Rangers. This Company 
probably embrace about all the able-bodied men then in the County. It 
may be intei-esting to preserve the names of the members of this first 
militia company of Rock Island County, together with those of its officers: 

Rock River Rangers — 1831, 



OFFICERS. 



Benjamin F. Pike, Captain ; John W. Spencer, First Lieutenant ; 
Griffith Aubery, Second Lieutenant ; James Haskell, Leonard Bryant and 
Edward Corbin, Sergeants ; Charles French, Charles Case, Benjamin Goble 
and Henry Benson, Corporals. 



Allen, Archibald 
Brashar, Wni. T. 
Bane, John 
Bartlett, Michael 
Been, Joseph 
Case, Jonah H. 
Dantbrth, Joseph 
Davis, Thomas 
Dance, Russell 
Frith, Isaiah 
Gardner, Thomas 
Harlan, Geo. W, 
Hultz, Uriah S. 
Hubbard, Thomas 
Hubbard , Goodridge 
Henderson, Cyrus 



MEMBERS OF THE COMPANY. 

Johnson, Moses 
Kinney, John W. 
Kinney, Samuel 
Leek, Conrad 
Levit, Thomas 
McXeal, Henry 
Miller, George 
McGee, Gentry 
Noble, Amos C. 
Syms, Thomas 
Syms, Robei't 
Sarns, Wm. F. 
Smith, Martin W. 
Stringfield, Sevier 
Thompson, Joel 
Yanruff, Joshua 



Yanrulf, Henry 
Yanruff, Samuel 
Yanatta, Benjamin 
Yanatta, Gorham 
Yarner Edward, 
Wells, Levi 
Wells, George 
AVells Joel, Sr., 
Wells Joel, Jl'., 
Wells, LIuntingdon 
Wells, John 
Wells, Samuel 
^V'ells, Rinnah 
Wells, Asaph 
Wells, Eri 
Wells Ira. 



THE BLACK HAAYK WAR. 

In the spring of 1829 the Indians were notified by the agent at Fort 
Armstrong that the government wanted to bring the lands in this section 
into market, and they were requested to remove to the west side of the Mis- 
sissippi. Keokuk and the majority of the Sacs and Foxes complied, but 
Black Hawk refused, and being joined by his warriors of the British Band, 
determined to remain in possession of his village. An attempt was made 



HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAXD COUNTY. 123 

tlie spring following to induce him to leave peaceably by the offer of a few 
thousand dollars from the government. Colonel Davenport visited Wash- 
ington and laid the proposition for such a peace-oifering before President 
Jackson, who, after listeninoj to the recital of the perfidy, treachery and dis- 
loyalty of the Indians, and considering the folly of attempting to purchase 
a peace that could only be temporary, exclaimed, "They must go, Mr. Da- 
venport; and by , they slwll go ! I will not pay them one cent." 

In the spring of 1831, white settlers began to encroach upon the Sac 
village at Rock Kiver. Judge Spencer, who w^as then in the country, says, 
in his Reminiscences: "In 1831 came a new era in our history. The In- 
dians returned in large numbers, perhaps as many as in 1829, and with quite 
a different spirit towards the whites. Black Hawk gave the settlers to un- 
derstand that after this season they must go south of Rock River, or above 
Pleasant Yalley. He said this district between the rivers should be occu- 
pied exclusively by the Indians, giving several reasons why they could not 
afford to give up these pleasant hunting grounds. One reason was that on 
this side of the Mississippi they were comparatively safe from their enemies, 
and another that the region abounded with game and fish, and was suited 
to their mode of living, and they would not give it up. Black Hawk said 
^y^ could all stay this season except Joshua Vanruff and Rinnah "Wells, who 
lived in the midst of their village, and had a large stock of cattle which 
troubled the Indians a great deal. Mr. Yanruff showed Black Hawk that 
it would be ver}' hard for him to leave on so short a notice, as he was a poor 
man and had twelve children. Black Hawk finally consented that he might 
stay another season, but Mr. Wells must go, and he would give him till the 
next day to make up his mind whether he would go willingly or be put off. 
Mr. Wells consulted with his friends, and finally consented to leave in thirty 
days. This move on the part of the Indians made it necessary' for the 
settlers to look about and see what they could do for their protection." 

Petitions were immediately sent to Governor Reynolds, then Governor 
of the State, asking his interference for the protection of the settlers at 
Rock River. The Governor, in response, called for seven hundred mounted 
militia, and at the same time requested General Gaines, then at Jefferson 
Barracks, to repair to Fort Armstrong with the sixth regiment under his 
command. 

The call of the Governor for mounted militia was answered by more 
than twice the number required, which the Governor, however, did not feel 
at liberty to refuse. They rendezvoused at Beardstown, where they were 
speedily organized under command of Hon. Joseph Duncan, the member 
of Congress, as Brigadier General, and marched immediately for Rock 
Island. 

On the 7th of June, 1831, General Gaines, who had arrived a short 
time before at Fort Armstrong, ordered the Indians to leave Rock River 
and remove to the west side of the Mississippi^ a large number of them be- 
ing present in council. That council was composed of General Gaines, the 
officers of the Sixth Regiment, the officers of the garrison, the citizens, and 
Keokuk and the friendly Indians. Says an eye witness:- "Black Hawk, 
with seventy-five or one hundred warriors, nicely dressed and painted, drew 
near. When within about a hundred yards of the council-house they com- 
menced singing in a very loud voice, which seemed to alarm Keokuk and 
his party so much that they left in great haste. Those who understood the 
Indians best, thought from their singing and their manner, that there would 



124 HISTORY OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY, 

be a general massacre." No violence, however, was attempted. Diirin<^ 
the several interviews, Ijlack Hawk and his party did not positively refuse 
to leave Rock River, but the conclusion reached by General Gaines was that 
thej would tight before they would give up their village. 

On the 25th of June, Governor Reynolds and General Duncan reached 
Rock River with 1,600 mounted volunteers. On the following day General 
Gaines left Fort Armstrong with ten companies of United States infantry, 
two pieces of artillery, and Captain Pike's company of Rock River Rangers, 
and proceeded to the Indian village on Rock River for the purpose of driving 
the Indians off. General Duncan marched up from Andalusia, where there 
had been a block house erected by order of General Gaines. The Indian 
town was found evacuated, the Indians having crossed the river during the 
night. The armies of both generals marched to Fort Armstrong, glad, no 
doubt, to escape an effusion of blood. Governor Reynolds, in his Life and 
Times, speaks on this point thus: "Not a single good and intelligent man in 
the State desired a collision with an insignificant and infatuated band of In- 
dians; but at the same time the peaceable citizens, residing on their own 
lands, must be protected from the assaults of a contemptible and ignorant 
foe, as well as from an enemy of a different character." 

The retreating Indians were peremptorily summoned to Fort Arm- 
strong to make a treaty of peaceful surrender of their lands. They came 
somewhat reluctantly, and a treaty was agreed upon on the 10th of June, 
1S31. This treaty was signed by Major General Gaines and Governor 
Reynolds on the part of the United States, and by Black Hawk, Pashapaho 
and others, on the part of the Indians of the British Band. It stipulated 
a lasting j^eace, and that the British Band should immediately remove west 
of the Mississippi, and not return without the express permission of the 
government of the United States or of the State of Illinois. 

On the 2d of July, Captain Pike's company of Rock River Rangers 
was mustered out of service, as all fears of the Indians had now vanished. 
But alas for the certitude of Indian treaties ! — at least for treaties made with 
Indians so perfidious as were Black Hawk and his warriors. On the 30th 
of June, thirty chiefs of this band had come into the council at Fort Arm- 
strong and agreed to remain west of the Mississippi, and yet the next year 
Black Hawk led a lai'ge force into Illinois, ascending Rock River in canoes 
and necessitating two vigorous campaigns before he could be driven from 
the State. 

After the Indians had been driven to the west side of the river, their 
condition was no doubt deplorable; many of them actually died of hunger; 
for they had left their cornfields before the time of harvest. Their famish- 
ing condition, and the indignities which some of them suffered at the hands 
of the whites, when hunger had driven them to recross the river in the 
night, to plunder a few ears of corn from their deserted fields, no doubt ex- 
asperated the animosity of Black Hawk, and induced him to hasten to vio- 
late the treaty he had made. 

At all events, early in the spring of 1832, he returned with his band 
and with his women and children in canoes, and ascended Rock River, for 
the purpose of regaining his lost territory. His warriors numbered about 
two hundred. Brigadier-General Atkinson, at this time in command of 
Fort Armstrong, sent a message after Black Flawk, to return and recross the 
Mississippi, but the sullen old chief deigned him no reply, and proceeded 
on up to Prophetstown. Another message was sent with no better success. 



HISTORY OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY. 125 

The preparation to meet this invasion of the State was more formidable 
than that of the year preceding. General Atkinson addressed a letter to 
Governor Reynolds, asking for assistance, as his force of regulars at the 
fort was insufficient to meet the emergency. In response to this request 
about two thousand volunteered and were organized into four regiments, a 
spy battalion, and an odd battalion. They were officered as follows: Colonel 
DeWitt commanded the first regiment; Fry, the second; Thomas, the thii-d; 
and Tliom]ison, the fourth. Thomas James was Major of the odd battali')n; 
Samuel AYhiteside, Brigadier General, and James D. Henry, Major of the 
spy battalion. Governor Reynolds issued orders to every county in the 
State to levy and organize in the whole at least five thousand volunteers, to 
be ready to march at a moment's warning. As the war progressed slowly, 
this precaution turned out well for the second campaign. 

The ai-my under General Whiteside marched to the month of Kock 
River, where General Atkinson received the volunteers into the United 
States service and assumed the command. It was soon ascertained that 
Black Hawk and his warriors were still up Rock River. The army, under 
order of General Atkinson, after receiving provisions, commenced its march 
up the river on the 9th of May in pursuit of the enemy. 

It is not our purpose here to pursue the history of the Black Hawk 
war any further than it has relation to Rock Island county. The details of 
the organization, disbandments and reorganization of the volunteers, the 
marches and counter-marches in pursuit of the enemy through an unknown 
wilderness, the perils and hardships endured in encounters with roving and 
lurking bands of Indians, the l)attles and the losses on both sides, would fill 
a volume. The principal engagements were ^at Stillman's Run, May 13, 
1832; PeRatonica, June 21; Wisconsin Heights, July 21; and the battle 
of Bad Axe, which closed the war, August 2. The Indians fled before their 
pursuers, crossing over the Wisconsin River, which they descended to the 
Mississippi, and thence up to the scene of the last battle, where they en- 
countered a gun-boat in front of them and a victorious army in their rear, 
and were cut to pieces and efl^ectually conquered, August 2, 1832. Black 
Hawk fled, but was returned by Pottawatamie chiefs to Prairie du Cliien, 
where he was given up to the United States authorities. He was sent to 
Washington and was a prisoner some time at Fortress Monroe. He re- 
turned to the West, making a tour of the eastern cities, and died at the Sac 
and Fox Agency, Iowa, Octoljer 3, 1838. 

ORGAmZATION OF THE COU^^TY. 

Rock Island County prior to its organization was included in the juris- 
diction of Jo Daviess County. Its judicial administration Avas performed 
by a few justices of the peace. 

In 1833 the Legislature passed an act declaring that all the territory 
embraced within the following boundaries, to wit : Beginning in the middle 
of the channel of the Mississippi River, on the north line of township 15 
north, and west of the fourth princi])al meridian ; thence running east- 
wardly on said line to the fourth principal meridian; thence north to the 
middle of the channel of Rock River; thence up the middle of said channel 
to the Marias d'Ogee slough ; thence along the middle of said slough to the 
middle of the channel of the Mississippi River ; thence down along the 



126 HISTORY OF EOCK ISLAND COUNTY. 

middle of said channel to the place of beginning, should be erected into a 
county, to be known by the name of Rock Island. 

In pursuance of the provisions of this act, due notice was given to the 
legal voters of said county, to meet at the house of John Barrell, in Farn- 
hamsburg, on Monday, the 5th day of July, 1833, to elect three County 
Commissioners, one Sheriif and one Coroner, three Justices of the Peace, 
and three Constables. Accordingly they met, and organized by choosing 
Joseph Danforth, Joel Wells, Sr., and Wm. II. Simms, Judges, and Joseph 
Conway and W. Thompson, Clerks. Sixty-five votes were cast. (Tcorge 
W. Harlan, John AV. Spencer and Col. George Davenport were elected 
County Commissioners ; Benjamin F. Pike, Sheriif; Levi AVells, Coroner ; 
George W. Harlaii, J. B. Patterson and Joel Wells, Jr., Justices of 
the Peace ; George Y. Miller, Huntington Wells and Edward Corbin, 
Constables. 

On the Sth of July, 1833, the County Commissioners met at John 
Barren's, and organized, by choosing Joseph Conwa}', Clerk. Joseph Wells, 
Sr., was appointed Treasurer and Assessor. As the county seat had not 
been fixed upon, the Court ordered that elections and courts be held at the 
house of John Barrell, in Faridiamsburg. 

At the March term, 1834, Asaph Wells and Joel Wells, Jr., were 
appointed Supervisors of Roads. 

A petition was sent to the Postmaster General, and made a matter of 
record, requesting that a post-office be established at the court house (John 
Barren's), and that Joseph Conway be appointed postmaster. The petition 
was afterwards granted. The reason for this was, that the settlers were 
obliged to go to Fort Armstrong for their letters, and in addition to the high 
rates of postage — twenty-five cents on each letter — they had to pay their 
ferriage, which made letters rather an expensive luxury. Feeling the burden 
of this, the settlers petitioned and obtained their first post-office on the main 
land in 1834. 

In June, 1834, the County wab laid off into two election precincts, viz : 
the Upper and the Lower ; the former to commence at the mouth of the 
Marias d'Ogee slough, and continue as low down as Henry MdS'eaPs house, 
the election to be held at the house of Walter Phillips ; the latter com- 
mencing at Henry Mcl^^eal's, and to continue down as low as the County 
line, the election to be held at Farnhamsburg, at the house owned by 
Davenport and Farnham. The Judges appointed in the first precinct were 
Asaph Wells, James Haskell and Thomas L. Galpin ; in the second, Joel 
AVells, Sr., William Brashar and William Carr. 

THE SEAT OF JUSTICE. 

An act of the Legislature establishing a permanent seat of justice for 
Pock Island County, was passed in the winter of 1834-5. It appointed the 
following named persons Commissioners to locate the same, viz : AVilliam 
Bennet, Peter Butler and John G. Sanborn. In June, 1835, they proceeded 
to select the town of Stephenson, which has remained the county seat ever 
since, although the names of both the old places have long since been 
absorl)ed in the corporation of Rock Island. 

When Stephenson was selected as the county seat, it was a town only 
in prospect. It had not yet been laid out. The Commissioners made their 
report on the Sth of June, 1835, and it was "ordered that Charles R. Ben- 
net be appointed to survey the town of Stephenson, in Rock Island County, 



HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. 127 

as soon as practicable." It was further " ordered that one-third of the tow^n 
lots be offered for sale on the 11th day of July next, and that the same be 
published three times in the /St. Louis Republican^ the Alton Spectator, 
the NorthioeMern Gazette and the Galena Advertiser.'''' 

The town of Stephenson was laid out and the plat recorded July 10, 
1835, Charles R. Bennet, surveyor. The plat bears the certificate of Joseph 
Conway, County Commissioners' Clerk. It comprised twenty blocks 
besides the public square on which the County Court House now stands. 
The lots were laid out 80 feet front by 150 feet deep. The northwest frac- 
tional quarter of section 35, containing 61.95 acres, on which the town of 
Stephenson was laid out, was entered by the County Commissioners, Col. 
George Davenport, John W. Spencer and John Yanatta, for purposes of a 
county seat, May 11, 1836. The Land Office for this district was then at 
Galena. 

On the 7th of September, 1835, it was ''ordered that Joseph Conway 
be authorized to get two seals, one for the Circuit Court of Rock Island 
County, and one for the County Commissioners' Court of Rock Island 
County, the device to be a sheaf of wheat and a plough." 

By act of the County Commissioners, the courts were removed from 
Farnhamsburg to Stephenson in November, 1835. 

The Court ordered a tax of one-half per cent, to be levied " on slaves 
or indentured negro or mulatto servants, pleasure carriages, distilleries, 
horses, mules, cattle, watches and their appendages, and on household furni- 
ture, clocks, wagons, carts, sheep and town lots." 

The reference to slaves in the above reminds us that, in those days, 
some of the officers at the garrison of Fort Armstrong held slaves or 
" indentured negro servants." This custom, though not sanctioned by the 
constitution and laws of the state of Illinois, was admitted under the old 
territorial laws, enacted when Illinois was a part of the Territory of Indiana. 
Laws were then enacted permitting slaves to be introduced as "• indentured 
servants," and under these laws many were admitted into the Territory. In 
1810, there were 168 slaves in Illinois ; in 1820, they had increased to 917; 
in 1830, they had decreased to 746. About this time Dred Scott was 
brought to Fort Armstrong, and was kept as a slave or indentured servant 
by Dr. Emmerson, surgeon of the garrison. When the fort was evacuated 
in 1836, he went with the troops to Fort Snelling, and there proceedings 
were instituted which resulted in the celebrated '' Dred Scott Decision " of 
the Supreme Court of the United States. Scott died in Davenport in 1813. 

In 1829 a number of slaves were held for a short time in Rock Island 
County, on a plantation just above Moline. A man whose name I have not 
been able to ascertain, came here from Louisiana with about seventj'-five 
slaves. His purpose in bringing them here was to give them their freedom 
and settle them on land in this section ; but they preferred to return to 
Louisiana, and did eo, after remaining here about a year. 

At the December term of the County Commissioners' Court, in 1834, 
the sheriff, Benjamin F. Pike, reported the tax collections of the County to 
be $53.72^ cents. He paid into the treasury $49.50, and kept the balance 
for commission and expenses. 

COUNTY BUILDINGS. 

John Barren's house in Farnhamsburg, where the first county business 
was transacted, and which was court house, post-offi(3e and hotel, was the 



128 HISTOEY OP ROCK ISLA^TD COUNTT. 

first that Avas built on the main land in this part of Illinois. It was built 
bv Davenport and Farnham. in 1S26. 

First Jail. — The first jail in Stephenson was built in 1S36. The con- 
tract for building it was given to John AY. Spencer, October 20, 1S35. It 
was finished and 4elivered over to the County, June 10. 1S36. This jail 
was orio;inallv a hewed log building, two stories high and twenty-two feet 
square." The brick portion of the structure, afterwards added, was built by 
Daniel Doty, in 1S39. He employed AV. H. Sage and J. M. Bellows to lay 
the brick. It stood on lot Xo. o. in block Xo. 15, in the old town, till it 
was sold to a German, who converted the brick part of it into a residence. 

It was in this building tha\: the murderers of Col. Davenport were con- 
fined, and from which they were led forth to expiate their crimes upon the 
gallows on the morning of October 29, 1S45. Birch and Baxter were also 
confined here: the former took a change of venue to AVarren County, where 
he broke jail and escaped. Baxter escaped the gallows on the ground of 
having had no willlul intention to take the life of his benefactor: for while 
he laid the plot for the robbery of Col. Davenport's house and planned with 
the robbers to be ready to enter it un that memorable Fourth of July, he 
did it thinking that the house would be left alone. But in that he was dis- 
appointed: all the family had gone to the celebration except Col. Daven- 
port. AYhen the robbers entered they unexpectedly tbund him in the house, 
and to make sure of escaping with their plunder, murdered him. Baxter 
was sentenced to the penitentiary fur life, but was afterwards pardoned out 
and left the country. 

The Court House. — The first step towards the erection of the present 
Court House was taken in April, 1S36, when a contract was entered into 
with Jonah H. Case to furnish 200,000 bricks at eight dollars a thousand. 
In June the contract was let for the building to Samuel Smith for 810,500, 
to be completed December 1, 1S37. The buikling is a square brick struc- 
ture, two stories high with a central tower or cupola, and was a very credit- 
able edifice lor the county considering the time it was built. It stands on 
the square reserved for that purpose when the town was laid out, and which 
at no very distant day will, in all probability, be ornamented with a more 
elegant and costly temple of justice. If the walls of that old court house 
could relate tlie transactions and events which have transpired within them 
during the Ibrty years they have been standing, it would be a history worth 
recording. 

The new jail building, containing the Circuit Clerk's, Eecorder's and 
County Clerk's offices, and the Sheriffs residence, was built in 1S5T. It is 
a substantial structure of brick and stone, and cost the county about 
$Gu.00o. 

FIRST FERRIES. 

In looking over the records we find that licenses for ferries were granted 
as follows: To George Davenport and Joshua Tanrufl", for a ferry across 
Eock River. AIarch,"l>34: at the same date to George Davenport for a 
ferrv across the Slouofh. and to Einnah AYells for a terrv also across Eock 
Eiver. 

Jonah H. Case. Antoine Le Claire and AV. F. Brashar were granted a 
license to run a terrv across the Mississipj)! to the Iowa shore, in March, 
1S35. 





MAYOR OF MOUNE 



HISTORY OF EOCK ISLAND COUNTY. 131 

Nathaniel Belcher was granted a license to establish a ferry across the 
Missisjsippi at Port Byron, in Marcli, 1837. 

In October, 1837, a ferry feud had arisen; John Wilson, owner of the 
main ferry between Stephenson and the Iowa shore, made an api)lication to 
the connty commissioners for an ''order vacating Henry Powers' ferry." 
The order was granted in 1838 "for the insufficiency of his boats, the want 
of hands, and for ferrying beyond his limits." 

FIRST HOTELS. 

The records also furnish the following respecting the first licenses for 
hotels: To Jonah II. Case, July, 1833. His tavern was the first licensed 
within the corporate limits of Rock Island, though travelers had been kept 
at Barren's house in Farnhamsburg. 

In June, 1836, Jonathan Buftum was licensed to keep a tavern in 
Stephenson. At the same session of the court, a tavern license was also 
granted to H. Powers & Co., who built the old Rock Island House, which 
was torn down in 1875, to make room for the present commodious brick 
structure— the Rock Island House, having been in existence as a hotel for 
over forty years. 

In issuing their licenses the county commissioners fixed the prices for 
all kinds of liquors sold, and the rates of fare both "for man and beast." 

FIRST MARRIAGES. 

The first marriage solemnized in the county, so far as the records show, 
was by John W. Spencer, one of the county commissioners, the parties be- 
ing James L. Burtis and Angeline Beardsley. The license was issued July 
13, 1833, and the marriage ceremony immediately followed. 

The second license was issued to Benjamin Goble and Barbary Yan- 
drufi", August 2?}, 1833. Mr. Goble still lives on Vandruft^'s Island. 

The third was issued April 1, 1834, to Adrian H. Davenport and Har- 
riet Sibley, Mdio were married the same day by Col, George Davenport, 
county commissioner. 

For the first seven years of the county's legal existence, the issue of 
mairiage licenses stood as follows: In 1833, two; in 1831, three; in 1835, 
six; in 1836, twenty-one; in 1837, eleven; in 1838, twenty-three, 1839, 
twenty-eight; in 1810, thirty-three. Kow they average over one for every 
day in the year, the total number for forty-three years being 9,679, an av- 
erage of 225 yearly for the period covered. 

George L. Davenport, Esq., now residing in the city of Davenport, was 
the first white child born in this section of country. He was born on the 
island in 1817, and is the eldest son of Col. George Davenport. 

THE CIRCUIT COURT. 

On the 2Sth day of April, 1834, being the fourth Monday in said 
month, Hon. Richard M. Young, to whom had been allotted the Fifth Ju- 
dicial Circuit of Illinois, appeared at the house of John Barrell, in Rock 
Island County, and took his seat; whereupon a Circuit Court was held for 
said county of Rock Island. The following were the officers of the court: 
Richard M. Young, Judge; Joseph Conway, Clerk; Benjamin F. Pike, 
Sheriff", and Thomas Ford, State's Attorney. 

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132 HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. 

Tlie Fifth Judicial Circuit then comprised the counties of Cook, La- 
Salle, Putnam, Peoria, Fulton, Schuyler, Adams, Hancock, McDunouirh, 
Knox, Warren, Jo Daviess, Mercer, Henry and Rock Island. 

First Grand Jury. — The first Grand Jury was empanneled in April, 
1834, and consisted of the followincr named persons: Joel Wells, Jr., fore- 
mari; Robert Simnis, William Carr, William T. Brashar, Calvin Spencer, 
Henry M(;]Veal, James L. Burtis, S. Burtis, Sr., James H. Coleman, John 
D. Eichy, Martin W. Smith, Charles H. Simpson, Henry Watehtler, Nathan 
Smith, Roswell H. Spencer, William Thompson, and Eliphalet T. Cook. 

First Petit Jury. — Appointed at a special term of the County Com- 
missioners' Court, preparatory to the first session of the Circuit Court: 
James Thompson, W. Upham, Benjamin Peeler, Pleasant Peeler, John 
Vanatta, John Yanwinkle, William Porter, John F. Griflin, Joel Wells, 
Sr., John McMurtry, James Harbell, Thomas Davis, John Neff, Walter 
Phillips, H. E. W. East, Marmaduke S. Davenport, Baptiste L. Braugh, 
Phillip Hambaugh, Antoine Gokey, Lambert Luphierre, M. Ferguson, 
James Cruse, and Messrs. Barton and Wolf. 

Early Attorneys. — Among the attorneys who practiced in the first 
courts, we find the names of Tliomas Ford, J. Turney, William Smith, G. 
W. P. Maxwell, J. M. Strode, Cyrus Walker, and Benjamin Mills. Added 
to this list in 1835, we find O. H. Browning, of Quincy, and Judge James 
Grant, of Davenport; and later, the names of Southwick, Reynolds, Philleo, 
McGee, Eneas, and Hamstead; and later sfill, those of Curtis, R. J. Har- 
vey, and J udge J. Wilson Drury, who was admitted to the bar here and 
began practice April 1, 1839. 



County Official Register. 



Under this head we give a summary record of tlie principal officers 
who have serv^ed the county from its organization in 1833 to the present, 
time. 



county commissioneks. 



1833. — George Davenport, John W. Spencer, George W. Harlan, 

At the next election the following named were chosen: George Daven- 
port, John W. Spencer, John Yanatta. 

May 5, 1836, John S. Miller was elected in the place of John Yanatta, 
resigned. 

On the fii'st Monday in August, 1836, the following were elected: John 
W. Spencer, John S. Miller, Lucius Wells. 

On the first Monday in August, 1838, the election was as follows: 
Nathaniel Belcher, Jacob Coleman, Lemuel Andrews. 

On tlie first Monday in August, 18-10, Adolphus Dunlap was elected 
in place of Jacob Coleman. 

On^ the first Monday in August, 1841, John R. Taylor was elected in 
place of Nathaniel Belcher. 



HISTOKY OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY. 133 

On tlie first Monday in Aiignst, 1842, George S. Moore was elected in 
place of Lemuel Andrews. 

On the first Monday in August, 1843, John Kistler was elected in place 
of Adolphns Dnnlap. 

On the first Monday in August, 1844, "William L. Lee was elected in 
place of John R. Taylor. 

On the first Monday in August, 1845, Medad W. Wright was elected 
in place of George S. Moore. 

On the first Monday in August, 1840, Samuel Sloan was elected in 
place of John Kistler. 

On the first Monday in August, 1847, Jacob Starr was elected in place 
of William L. Lee. 

On the first Monday in August, 1848, T. C. Temple was elected in 
place ot M. W. Wright. And that was the end of the County Commis- 
sioners. 

PROBATE JUSTICES. 

Co-existent with the County Commissioner system under the Consti- 
tution of 1818, were the Probate Justices, who attended to all probate 
business and the settlement of wills and estates. This office was held by 
Harmon G. Reynolds from November, 1837 (the earliest record to be found), 
till September, 1847. H'! was succeeded by Ira O. Wilkinson, who held to 
December, 1849, when the new constitution took efifect, and established a 
County Court, composed of a County Judge and two Associates. 

COUNTY JUDGES AND ASSOCIATES. 

The Constitution of 1848 provided that in counties not adopting town- 
sliip organization, the county business should be transacted by a board, 
consisting of a County Judge and two Associate Justices. These three 
officers had equal voice in county matters, but the associates had nothing 
whatever to do in probate business. The first board, elected November 6, 
1849, was as follows : John W. Spencer, County Judge ; T. J. Robinson 
and James Weaverling, Associate Justices. 

November 6, 1852, William Bailey was elected County Judge, in place 
of John W. Spencer, resigned. 

At the election in November, 1853, the following board was elected : 
John M. Gould, County Judge ; George E. Holmes and John Kistler, 
Associate Justices. 

These gentlemen held the office till April, 1859, when the system under 
which they acted was superceded by township organization. This, however, 
did not abrogate the county judgeship, which still continues an office under 
the new constitution for the transaction of probate businesss. 

COUNTY JUDGES. 

Judge Gould continued in office till the end of his term, of four years, 
November, 1857. 

In November, 1857, Cornelius Lynde was elected and served four years, 
to November, 1861. 

In November, 1861, Joseph B. Danforth, Sr., was elected and served 
four years, to November, 1865. 



134 



HISTORY OF EOCK ISLAND COUNTY. 



In November, 1865, John M. Wilson was elected and served till his 
death, in the winter of 1871. 

In April, 1871, S. S. Guver was elected to fill the unexpired term of 
John M, Wilson, deceased. 

In November, 1873, S. S. Gnyer was re-elected, and is the present 
County Judge. 

BOAKD OF SUPERVISORS. 

The first Board of Supervisors was organized June 29, 1857. We have 
not space for the full boards for twenty years, but give the list of chairmen 
to the present time, as follows : 

1866— Charles Atkinson, Moline. 
1867— J. L. Perkins, Cordova. 
1868 — J. L. Perkins, Cordova. 
1869— E. H. Johnson, Port Byron. 
1870 — James W. Ballard, Andalusia. 
1871 — John Bufi'um, Andalusia. 
1872— R M. Grenell, Cordova. 
1873-6— K. M. Grenell, Cordova. 
1877 — John Buffum, Andalusia. 



1857— E. M. Marshall, Rock Island. 
1858— D. S. Ilobart, Port Bvron. 
1859 -D. S. Hobart, Port Byron. 
1860 — T. J. Robinson, Rock Island. 
1861 — T. J. Robinson, Rock Island. 
1862— S. W. Wheelock, Moline. 
1863— S. W. Wheelock, Moline. 
1864— J. Q. Wynkoop, Cordova. 
1865— B. II. Kimball, Rock Island. 



COUNTY TREASURERS. 

Joel Wells, from 1833 to 1836; Patrick Gregg, from 1836 to 1843; 
Nathaniel Belcher, from 1843 to 1845 ; D. J. Lloyd, appointed May, 1845, 
vice Belcher, resigned ; Nathaniel Belcher, elected August, 1845, and held 
to 1847 ; William Bell, from 1847 to 1849 ; William Holloway, from 1849 
to 1851 ; A. K. Philleo, from 1851 to 1853 ; Robert T. Shaw, from 1853 to 
1857 ; Z. Cook, from 1857 to 1859 ; A. L. Wait, from 1859 to 1865 ; H. F. 
Thomas, from 1865 to 1869; David O. Reid, from 1869 to 1873; Samuel 
R. Porter, from 1873 to 1877. 

COUNTY CLERKS. 

Joseph Conway, from 1833 to 1843; Samuel Brown, from 1843 to 
1844; Wm. Vandever, from 1844 to 1847; Jeremiah Chamberlain, from 
1847 to 1849; Joseph Conet, from 1849 to 1853; A. M. Loop, from No- 
vember, 1853 to 1854 — resigned; J. B. Ilawley, appointed by Couuty Com- 
missioners, served till January, 1855; elected January, 1855, and served 
till December, 1865; James M. Beardsley, from December 5, 1865, to 
December 3, 1873; John Y. Cook, from 1873 to 1877. 



SUERIFFS. 



1833— Benjamin F. Pike. 
1835— Michael Bartlett. 
1837 — Charles Fames. 
1839— Lucius Wells. 
1841 — Lemuel Andrews. 
1843 — Lemuel Andrews. 
1845 — Lemuel Andrews.^ 



1847— Samuel S. Guyer, 
1849 — Samuel S. Guyer, 
1851— T. B. Gorton. 
1853— A. F. Swander. 
1855— T. B. Gorton. 
1857 — E. M. Beardsley. 
1859— M. D. Merrill. 



HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTTY. 135 



1861— David Hawes. 
1863— C. A. McLaughlin. 
1865— M. D. Merrill. 
1867— John Peetz. 
1869— William Drury. 



1871— William Payne. 
1873 — ^Augnst Hussing. 
1875 — Josiah L. Perkins. 
1877— Josiah L. Perkins. 



COUNTY SCHOOL COMMISSIONERS. 



Eliphalet Cook, 1837; Joel Thompson, 1840; Miles W. Conwav, 1841 
to 1846; S. L. Brettan, 1846; A. F. Cutler, 1847 to 1850; M. B. Osborn, 
1850 to 1853; J. W. Churchill, 1853 to 1854; George W. Pleasant, 1854 to 
1857; R W. Grenell, 1857 to 1860; C. M. Hardy, 1860 to 1863; William 
H. Gest, 1863 to 1869; M. M. Sturgeon, 1869 to 1877. 



CIRCUIT JUDGES. 



Puchard M. Young, 1834; Sidney Breese, 1835; Thomas Ford, 1836; 
Dan. Stone, 1837; Thomas C. Brown, 1841; Benjamin R. Sheldon, 1849; 
Wm. Kellogg, 1850; Ira O. Wilkinson, 1851; H. M. Wead. May terra, 
1853; Ira 0. Wilkinson, November term, 1853, and till 1855; Onslow 
Peters, 1855; J. Wilson Drury, March and June terms, 1856; Benjamin 
R. Sheldon, November term, 1856; J. Wilson Drury, 1857; John H. Howe, 
1860; Ira O. Wilkinson, 1861; George W. Pleasant, present Judge, 1867. 



CIRCUIT CLERKS. 



1834 — Joseph Conway. 
1849— Frazer Wilson. 
1857 — Quincy McNeal. 
1861- E. H. Bowman 



1865— Samuel P. Hodges. 
1872— George D. Gould 
1876— Levi F. Harson. 



STATES ATTORNEYS. 



Thomas Ford, 1834; James Grant, 1835; Edward Southwick, 1837; 
Shelton S. 'lall, 1840; Wm. Kellogg, acting as States Attorney for Shelton 
S. Hall, 1841; Shelton S. Hall, 1842; Joseph B. Welb, 1843; Wm. Turner, 
1845; Harmon G. Reynolds, iwo tem.^ by appointment, 1850; Henry B, 
Stillman, 1851; Wm. F. Miller, 1853; George W. Pleasant, ^ro te7n.^ June 
term, 1S56; Ira O. Wilkinson, pro tern., November term, 1856; John B. 
Hawley, IS57; Charles C. Wilson, 1865; O. R. Mock, 1868; E. E. Par- 
menter, 1872 and 1876, present States Attorney. 

ROCK ISLAND ARMORY AND ARSENAL. 

The movement for the establishment of a Western Arsenal on Rock 
Island was begun as early as 1839, in which year it was made the object of 
a special survey and the subject of a report to the War Department, by 
Major Bell, of the Ordnance Department, as a feasible and desirable loca- 
tion. In 1843 its advantages for that purpose were reported to Congress 
by a Commissioner appointed by the President under the provisions of an 
act of Congress approved September 9, 1841. At a later date it was also 
the subject of a recommendation to the Government for the same public 
use. 



l36 HISTOKT OF EOCK ISLAND COUNTY. 

It was not until the summer of 1861 tliat the initial step was taken by 
the citizens of Eock Island looking to the accomplishment of this object. 
On the first clay of July, of that year, a petition addressed to the Senators 
and representatives in Congress was drawn up by the following committee 
of the citizens of Rock Island, viz.: N. B. Buford, J. Wilson Drury, Ira O. 
"Wilkinson, Ben. Harper, Reuben Hatch, George Mixter, J. B. Danforth, 
Jr., and P. L. Cable, asking Congress to establish a National Armory and 
Arsenal on Rock Island, and setting forth the special advantages of the site 
for such an establishment. 

By the action of these gentlemen another committee of leading citizens 
of the three cities. Rock Island, Moline and Davenport, was appointed, con- 
sisting of the following named persons: Ira O. Wilkinson, N. B. Buford, H. 
C. Connelly, J. Wilson Drury and Bailey Davenjjort, of Rock Island; W. 
H. F. Gurley, George L. Davenport and G. M. French, of Davenport; and 
C. Atkinson and P. R. Reed, of Moline. These gentlemen memorialized 
Congress in an ably prepared pamphlet, with a map of this locality, upon 
the claims and advantages of Rock Island as the site for the proposed West- 
ern Arsenal and Armory. 

This memorial sets forth that a new Armory and Arsenal, for the man- 
ufacture, safe keeping and distribution of arms and munitions of war, are of 
pressing national necessity, demanded alike by the present wants and future 
requirements of the government, and that the preponderating growth of the 
Northwest, as well as the absence of any such establishment within its 
limits, indicate that such an Armory should be located upon the upper Mis- 
sissippi. Coming directly to the claims of Rock Island, the memorialists 
say: " Believing that Rock Island, in the State of Illinois, in the centrality 
and safety of its geographical position, the facilities it affords for transporta- 
tion to and from other parts of the country, the cheapness and abundance 
of its motive power and the materials used in the manufacture of arms, in 
the supply and cheapness of labor and food, in the healthfulness, spacious- 
ness and general eligibility of the site, and the possession and ownership 
thereof by the government free of cost or expense — enjoys advantages equal, 
if not superior, to those possessed by any other place in the Northwest for 
the location of such an establishment — your memorialists would respectfully 
ask your attention to a brief notice of these advantages." The advantages 
are set forth in the ten or twelve pages which follow with great force and 
cogency of argument. In this document we find a report of the action of 
the Iowa Legislature and of the authorities of Illinois on the subject, and a 
certificate of the government agent in charge of the Island. 

JOINT RESOLUTIONS OF THE IOWA LEGISLATURE. 

"^e it Resolved hy the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
State of loioa, That the Senators in Congress from this State be requested 
to use their utmost exertions to procure the establishment, at the earliest 
possible time, by the government of the United States, of an Arsenal and 
Armory, for the distribution of arms to the States of the Northwest, on the 
island of Rock Island, in the State of Illinois. 

'-'-Resolved^ That the Secretary of State be requested to forward to each 
of the Senators and Representatives in C^ongress a copy of these reso- 
lutions." 

Approved March 24, 1861. 



HISTORY OF EOCK ISLA^TD COUNTY. 13T 

No session of the Legislature of Illinois had been held immediately 
prior to this action, but Governor Yates and the other State officers, both 
civil and military, addressed a letter to the Secretary of "War, urging the 
location of the Armory upon Kock Island. 

CERTIFICATE FROM THE GOVERNMENT AGENT. 

'' I, T. J. Pickett, Government Agent for the island of Rock Island, 
hereby certify that the lands owned by the government on said island are 
free from the claims of squatters, and that the only occupants thereon are 
eight in number, who hold leases under and acknowledge themselves tenants 
of said government, in which lease it is specifically agreed that the lessors 
are to vacate the premises in thirty days from the date of receiving notice 
requiring them to leave. T. J. Pickett. 

"Kock Island, III, Oct. 25, 1861. Government Agent." 

Copies of the al)ove memorial were freely distributed among the mem- 
bers of Congress and laid on the desk of every Senator and Representative. 
An act of Congress providing for the Arsenal and Armory, and making an 
appropriation of $100,000, was passed July 1 L, 1862. In May of the fol- 
lowing year a commission, composed of Major F. D. Callande]*, Major C. 
P. Kingsbury and Captain F. J. Treadwell, was sent by the Ordnance 
Department to locate the proposed Arsenal building on Rock Island. Sites 
also for magazines on the island were recommended by the commission. 
The report was adopted, and Major Kingsbury was ordered to take charge 
of the work of construction. He arrived in August, 1863, and on the 3d 
day of September broke ground for the government building at the lower 
end of the island. 

From an article prepared by Captain L. M. Haverstick, and published 
in the Chicago Inter-Ocean^ we (piote the following, with a few changes 
adapting it to our purpose: 

" An arsenal merely ' for the storage and repair of arms ' was not what 
the Ordnance Department contemplated, nor what the country needed at 
Rock Island. Therefore in August, 1865, General T. J. Rodman was 
assigned to the command of the island, with instructions to prepare plans 
for an armory and arsenal combined, where small arms and other munitions 
of war could be manufactured, as well as repaired and stored. The great 
scientific kno\Yledge and long experience of General Rodman peculiarly 
fitted him for this work, and the result w^as an elaborate plan, equal to the 
wants and interests of the country." 

GENERAL RODMAm's PLANS 

were submitted to Congress during the session of 1865, and approved. An 
a])propriation was made to begin work on the new buildings; and from that 
time forward steady progress has been made towards their completion. 

A portion of the island had been sold under a special act of Congress. 
The Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad Company had located their 
track across the island and built upon its banks the abutments for their 
bridges. When the government decided to utilize the island for a perma- 
nent and extensive manufacturing depot, it was found necessary to buy out 
the interests of the private parties and of the railroad company. A com- 



138 HISTOEY OF EOCK ISLAISTD COUNTY. 

mission, consisting of General J. M. Scofield, Selden. M. Chnrcli and Jas. 
Barnes, was appointed to appraise the lands on the island owned by individ- 
uals. An act of Congress approved Jnne 27, 1866, appropriated the money 
necessary to buy out their claims, authorized the relocation of the railroad 
bridge, and provided for compensating the railroad company for changing 
its route across the island. The same act made an appropriation to begin 
work on the development of the water-power. Under this and subsequent 
acts the government united with the railroad company in the erection of 
the magniiicent iron bridge which now spans the main channel of the river, 
sharing in the expense and securing a free wagon way in addition to the 
railroad tracks. Thus the dangers and obstructions incident to a railroad 
passing over the body of the island were removed, the government and the 
public secured safe and ready passage between the island and the Iowa 
shore, and by the relocation and widening of the draw, the interests of navi- 
gation on the river were greatly subserved. The island is connected with 
the Illinois shore by two iron wagon bridges — one at Moline and the other 
at the city of Ilock Island, The railroad company has an independent iron 
bridge across the Illinois channel. These bridges are all of superior strength 
and material, and make the island readily accessible from both sides of the 
river. 

THE PLAN OF THE ORDNANCE DEPAKTMENT 



Contemplates the erection of five armory and five arsenal workshops, uni- 
form in size and dimensions, and each with a corresponding store-house 
attached for receiving and issuing the manufactured work, separate build- 
ings for filling cartridges and shells, and the necessary magazines for storing 
powder and ammunition; also ofiicers' quarters, soldiers' barracks, hospitals, 
office, and other buildings common to a military post. The plan includes 
an ample reservoir fur the supply of water, a thorough system of sewerage, 
and the construction of roads and avenues for utilizing and beautifying the 
island. The shops will be run by water power, though the buildings and 
machinery will be so constructed that steam power may be readily attached 
in case of necessity. The shops will each have a front of 110 feet; depth, 
300 feet; with a court opening from the rear 90 feet wide and 210 feet deep. 
This court serves the double purpose of light and ventilation, as well as 
for the location of boiler-rooms and smoke-stacks, should steam power be 
introduced. Excepting the foundry and forging shops, each of these build- 
ings will have two main stories, with high basement and attic. Of ten pro- 
posed worksh(>])s, six are either completed or in course of construction. 
Two are fitted with machinery, ai^d are used for preparing the wood and 
iron work for the remaining shops and in the manufacture of the machinery 
required for them. These buildings are of tlie most durable and substan- 
tial character. The walls are of heavy Joliet rock, roughly dressed; the 
supporting columns are of iron and stone; the joist, rafters and stairways 
of iron; the roof of slate; spouts and gutters of copper; and the ceilings 
are formed of successive arches of brick resting on the rim of the iron 
joists. Thus, neither noise nor fire can be communicated from one floor to 
another. Nothing has been wasted in useless ornament— nothing has been 



spared that would add to durability and strength, 
four sets of permanent officers' quarters; a sold 



There are also completed 
iers' barracks, with ample 



HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. 139 

accommodations for 180 men; a post building, comprising rooms for the 
quartermaster and commissary departments, guard liouse and steam lire 
engine, and a powder magazine 36 by 80 feet. 

AFTER THE WAR 

Immense quantities of ordnance stores, botli such as had been intended for 
our own armies and such as had been captured from the rebels, were shipped 
to Rock Island for storage. Much of the confused mass was found unser- 
viceable, and was from time to time sold at public auction. It was mostly 
purchased by second-hand dealers and by iron founders, though it is said 
that some of the cannon bought by private parties were afterwards sold to 
South American countries where the art of war has not reached so high a 
degree of development as with us. At present two-thirds of the United 
States army is supplied with ordnance stores from this arsenal, requiring 
frequent and heavy shipments both to and from Rock Island. 

WHAT REMAINS TO BE DONE. 

According to the plan of the department there yet remains to be con- 
structed four of the ten worksliops, a hospital, an office building, such store- 
houses as may be needed, and a series of laboratories or " hlling rooms," 
where the powder is put into the cartridges and shells. It is designed to 
construct these laboratories of light iron frames, to which wooden sides and 
roofs will be lightly attaclied, so as to offer little resistance in case of explo- 
sion, and thus lessen alike the possible damage and danger. The slightest 
shock would knock them to pieces and give the exploding powder easy 
vent. 

An idea may be formed of the completed establishment when it is 
stated that the ten workshops will have an area of thirty-six acres of shop 
floor; that it will require 2,000 horse-power to run all the machinery; that 
it will require from 7,000 to 10,000 employees to run the shops to their full 
capacity; that the five armory buildings can turn out 3,000 breech-loading 
rifles per day, and the Ave arsenal buildings a corresponding amount of am- 
munition, and the various infantry, cavalry and artillery equipments. 

COST OF THE WORKS. 

Buildings such as these, are necessarily costly; but no observant person 
can visit the island without being impressed with the strict economy that 
pervades every branch of the works. Tlie first study of the officers in 
charge is to do the work right; the next is to do it economically. The 
wooden buildings erected on the island in 1863, were torn down and con- 
verted into temporary shops, in which was done much of the iron work and 
all of the wood work, such as doors, sash, frames, floors, etc., used in the 
erection of the permanent shops, barracks and officers' quarters. The ma- 
chinery was subsequently removed from the old shops to the new, and such 
additions made to it as will enable the commandant to do still more of the 
future work by his mechanics, and at a material saviiig to the government. 
Not only this, but he designs making a considerable portion of the ma- 
chinery required to equip the remaining shops, having demonstrated that 
he can do so at less cost than to buy from private manufacturers. In the 



140 mSTOEY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. 

meaiitiine he is training up a force of skilled mechanics whose experience 
may prove serviceable to the government in case an emergency should sud- 
denly call the same machinery into active service, 

UTILIZING REFUSE AMMUNITION. 

Yast piles of unserviceable and obsolete ammunition have been sent to 
the island; shot and shell of every possible calibre and of every imaginable 
and unimaginable style of construction — shrapnel, grape, canister, and 
fracjments of broken cannon. These are being; recast in the arsenal foun- 
dry, and by a small addition of new metal are made to do duty in the iron 
columns and stairways of the new buildings, and even in the water and 
sewer pipes beneath them. The brass and copper bands and plugs found on 
the old shells are first carefully removed. These pass into the bronze door- 
knobs, sash-pullej^s, and various other articles of practical and peaceful 
utility. The old gun carriages are new drays, carts, and stone wagons, la- 
boring to build up, not to batter down and destroy. 

THE MANY ADVANTAGES OF ROCK ISLAND, 

As the site of the future great armory and arsenal of the nation are so ap- 
parent to one familiar with the spot that it seems like telling an old story 
to recount them. The beauty and healthfulness of the location, its accessi- 
bility from all quarters, both by rail and river, and the consequent facility 
for shipping to and from either the raw material or its products, the vast 
water-power at its side, the rich coal fields at hand to furnish fuel for steam, 
the large body of skilled workmen in the vicinity, trained in our various 
private manufacturing concerns, of which the government can avail itself 
in an emergency, the cheapness of labor and the cheapness of building ma- 
terials at this point — these are only a few of the many advantages which 
suggest themselves. Nor is it an improbable supposition that the progress 
of iron manufacture in the West will, in the course of a few years, establish 
smelting furnaces and rolling mills at convenient points, where the splendid 
ores of Missouri and Lake Superior will be converted into merchantable 
iron as cheaply as it is now done in the iron regions of Pennsylvania. 

PERSONAL. 

It is due to the memory of the late Gen. T. J. Rodman to say that the 
chief credit for originating the plans of the government establishment on 
Rock Island, belongs to him, and that in all his efforts to push the great 
work, he was supported by the late Gen. Dyer, then chief of the Ordnance 
De]>artment. The arduous labors, both mental and physical, which the task 
devolved on liim, undoubtedly hastened Gen. Rodman's death. He lived 
to see his great work well under way — a work which is a grander monu- 
ment than the plain but impressive shaft which marks his tomb on the 
island. 

Col. D. W. Flagler, the present commandant, likewise had a difficult 
task before him in assuming General Rodman's place. He had to familiar- 
ize himself with the plans and details of the work, change and modify where 



HISTORY OF EOCK ISLAND COUNTY. 141 

an advantage conld be gained, and cany it forward in the face of a growing 
national stringencj^ in finance, and liarassed by congressional legislation on 
the labor question and other topics affecting the progress of the work. 

GOVERNMENT APPROPRIATIONS. 

The following are the appropriations which have been made for the va- 
rious departments of the government works on the island from the com- 
mencement to the present: 1862, $100,000; 1866, |493,600; 1S67, $886,500; 
1868, $380,000; 1869, $1,000,000; 1870, $660,000; 1871, $688,000; 1872, 
$752,000; 1873, $551,100; 1874, $100,1 50; 1875, $309,500; 1877, $136,000; 
1878, $155,000 — making a grand total of $6,614,850. This amount has 
been expended in the following sums, for the purposes named: Arsenal, 
$1,286,500; payment of claims for land, $293,600; development of water- 
power, $695,400; store-houses and barracks, $222,500; Rock Island bridge, 
$1,136,400; repairs and improvements, $353,000; workshops, $1,885,350; 
avenues and streets, $38,000; repairing quarters, $5,000; purchasing and 
laying pipe, $21,850; subaltern officers' quarters, $78,760; machinery, tools 
and new shops, $192,500; Moline bridge, $100,000; powder magazine, 
$15,000. These appropriations and the specific objects to which tliey have 
been applied are given as reported hy the War Department, except those of 
the two last years— $136,000 for 1877, and $155,000 for 1878— the specific 
objects of which are not mentioned. 



ROCK ISLAND MILITARY PRISON. 

By order of the War Department, in July, 1863, Rock Island was made 
a military prison for the confinement of Confederate prisoners. During the 
same month Capt. Charles A. Reynolds, Assistant Quartermaster United 
States Army, arrived, and commenced building a prison and barracks. 
The first soldiers for guard duty arrived November 3, 1863. Lieut.-Col. 
Schaftner arrived on the 19th of November, and took command. On the 22d 
Col. Richard Henry Rush arrived and took command of the post, and Col. A. 
J. Johnson was appointed in charge of the prisoners. The first installment 
of prisoners, taken at the battle of Lookout Mountain, arrived Irom Chat- 
tanooga Dec. 3, 1863, and from that time till the close of the war a large 
number of prisoners were kept under a strong guard upon the island. The 
whole number of prisoners confined here was 12,215; the number of deaths 
was 1,960. About 500 died of small-pox, a great many of scurvy, and 
others ot various diseases, chiefly pneumonia. They were put into rough 
boxes and buried in trenches. The corner-posts of the cemetery where 
their ashes repose, are composed of cannon taken from the Confederates, 
planted with their muzzles in the ground, and, of late, strung around with 
chains, forming the enclosure. Within this enclosure sleep nearly 2,000 
Confederate dead. At a few of the graves friends of the deceased have 
erected plain headstones, and placed on them a few simple and touching 
inscriptions. , Who cannot feel, while standing in the presence of these 
graves of 2,000 misguided men— enemies once, perhaps, but enemies no 
longer — the full force of the lollowing words: 



142 HISTORY OF EOCK ISLAND COUNTY. 

"The reconciling' grave 
Swallows distinction first, which made us foes. 
Here lurks no treason, here no envy swells. 
Here grow no damned grudges, here no storms, 
No noise, but silence and eternal sleep." 

POST CEMETERY. 

There is also near tlie head of the island a Union soldiers' cemetery, 
where 310 graves are enclosed by a neat iron fence. This was, till recently, 
one of the national cemeteries, but has been clianged to the Post Cemetery, 
and will hereafter be used only as a burial place for those who die in the 
government service at the Arsenal and Armory. 

CITY OF KOCK ISLAND. 

The city of Rock Island is a well laid-out and substantially built town 
.containing a population of about 12,000. It is situated on the Illinois side 
of the Mississippi Kiver, at the foot of the Upper Rapids, and just below 
the western extremity of the island of Rock Island, from which it derives 
its name. The situation of the city is one of the most beautiful that can 
well be imagined. The bluffs on the Iowa side approach the shore, so that 
the city of Davenport lies chiefly on the hillsides and over their summits; 
on the Rock Island side they recede to the distance of more than a mile, 
leaving a broad and beautiful plain upon which the city is built. This plain 
is sufhciently elevated to afford a dry and healthy location, and is bounded 
by the river in front, forming a graceful curve southward at the lower end 
of the city, and in the rear of the distant hills which form a charming 
background to the city plat. On this plain the space is amply sufficient for 
a city of a hundred thousand inhabitants. From almost any point of 
observation in this vicinity the views are very fine. They combine a land- 
scape of mingled art and nature; the cities of Rock Island, Davenport and 
Moline, with their tall spires and smoking factories; the island of Rock 
Island in the broad, briglit channel. of the Mississippi, and connected with 
both shores by its magnificent iron bridges. Looking up the river towards 
the Island, the bridges, with their piers and spans, are seen sti'etching across 
a space of three-(j[uarters of a mile, at the point formerly occupied by old 
Fort Armstrong, while in the distance rises the tall smoke-stack of the 
Government Works, the Arsenal and Armory, almost hidden in the 
trees which in this part of the Island have been preserved, and the grounds 
converted into a beautiful sylvan park. Over this property of the Govern- 
ment, seen not near enough to discern distinctly its stars and stripes, floats 
the symbol of the national authority, the United States Hag. 

The Island, the Arsenal works and grounds, and the wonderful improve- 
ments of the water power, constitute the chief points of attraction to visit- 
ors at Rock Island. 

EARLY HISTORY. 

FARNHAMSBURG AND STEPHENSON. 

The city of Rock Island was preceded by the town of Farnhamsburg, 
the first settlement on this side of the river within the present city limits. 



HISTORY OF EOCK ISLAND COUNTY. 143 

Here the first house was built by Col. Davenport and Kussell Farnham, 
partners in the Indian trade, in 1826. It stood near the landing from old 
Fort Armstrong, in the vicinity of the present depot of the Chicago, Rock 
Island and Pacific Railroad, and was a noted place in the early history of 
Rock Island County. Here the County government was formed, the first 
elections held, and the first post office established; it was the seat of the 
Circuit and County Courts from 1833 to 1835. 

This original seat of justice of the County was superseded by the town 
of Stephenson, a village laid out in what is now the lower part of the city 
of Rock Island, in 1835. It was laid out by the Commissioners authorized 
by the Legislature to establish the seat of justice for Rock Island County, 
and contained the present county grounds, with a portion of the present 
county buildings. Here are still standing many of the earlier buildings 
erected by the pioneers, and here were inaugurated many of the first insti- 
tutions of Rock Island. Stephenson was the cradle of Rock Island, the 
nursery of much of that intellectual and social life which has since expanded 
into the larger and intenser life of the city. The founder of the first news- 
paper here, in 1839, thus speaks of the old town of Stephenson, as it 
appeared to him in 1810: "The inhabitants of the town and its environs 
could not be surpassed, if equaled, by any city in the West, for men of 
intelligence — courteous and kind in everything. Our judiciary consisted of 
Judge Stone, who was very soon superseded by Judge Brown ; our bar con- 
sisted of Joseph Knox, Joseph B. Wells, J. Wilson Drury and H. G. Rey- 
nolds; the clerk of the Court was an old bachelor, Joseph Conway, brother 
of Miles Conway, who, with a Mr. Cooper, composed the magistracy of the 
village; while our medical department was represented by Dr. Gregg alone, 
a man eminent in his profession. 

"There were three stores in the place, kept by John Meller, Lemuel 
Andrews, and a Mr. Kauffman. Two more came afterwards, viz., Mr. Bond 
and Mr. Moore. There was one tinning establishment, Lee & Chamber- 
lain's; one saddler's shop, J. M. Frizzell's; one cabinet maker's and one 
gunsmith's shop; three taverns, Mr. Bently's, on the river bank; Bufi'une's, 
back of the Court House square; and the Rock Island House, on Main 
street, kept by A. Yancourt & Brothers. This was the leading hotel at 
that day. There was one restaurant, and one other, called a saloon for the 
want of a more appropriate name. One minister of the gospel — Presby- 
terian — Rev. Mr. Stewart, preached in a little school-house back of Dr. 
Gregg's residence on Main street — our only church, lyceum and town hall. 
.... Tiie Powers family. Guernseys and old Mr. Vandrufi", who lived on 
the island in Rock River, and kept a ferry at the Rapids, and something for 
the "inner man," were among the first settlers of Rock Island. There were 
but few places of any note above Quincy, 111. Where Keokuk now stands, 
there was a trading post kept by a half-breed, who sold liquor to the Sac 
and Fox Indians, and engaged in towing barges over the Rapids with 
horses, to Fort Montrose. At the east side of the Mississippi, at the head 
of the Rapids, at a place then called "Commerce," was situated a stone 
warehouse where passing steamers discharged freight for the surrounding 
country. The Mormons had a short time previous been driven out of 
Missouri, and they encamped on the west bank of the river, awaiting trans- 
portation to the Illinois side to build the city of Nauvoo, and their wagons 
and equipage presented the appearance of an army encamped. The town 
of Burlington, Iowa, had but few houses. . . . Bloomington, now Musca- 



144 HISTOKY OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY. 

tine, contained about six houses, and had the appearance of being a very 
sickly place, if I could judge from the looks of the citizens who came 
aboard the steamer."" 

This has reference to the summer of 1838, when the writer, Mr. Henry 
C. McGrew, came up the river. In all the distance described, from Quincy 
to the lead mines at Galena, Stephenson was then the most noted steamboat 
landing. Here, for many years, travelers from the " Sangamon Conntry " 
and Fort Clark, reached the river on their way to Galena, and tlie mineral 
regions north. 

TOWN OF KOCK ISLAND. 

The Town of Kock Island came into being as a new edition of Steph- 
enson, enlarged and revised by an Act of the Legislature, passed in March, 
1841. This Act changed the name to Rock Island, and incorporated the 
latter as a town under a board of nine trustees. The trustees of the old 
village held over till the next annual election in September, but a special 
election was held on the first Monday in April for four other trustees, who, 
together with the five old trustees, constituted the new board. The addi- 
tional trustees elected were : John Buford, George W. Lynde, Lemuel 
Andrews, and James M. Bellows. 

The boundaries of the town, as defined by this act, were made to in- 
clude "all that portion of land contained within the limits of the plat of 
the town of Stephenson, and all the additions thereto, as of record in the 
Recorder's Oftice, in the County of Rock Island." By consulting the re- 
cords, we find that the following additions had been made : Thompson & 
AVells' Addition, April 5, 1836; Spencer & Case's Addition, May 17, 1836; 
and Jones, Gurnsey & Beardsley's, known as the Chicago or Lower Addi- 
tion, October 22, 1836. About seventy additions have since been made to 
the city, extending its limits to something like four S(j^uare miles, viz : a 
mile and a quarter in average width, by about three and a half miJes in 
length. Its eastern boundary coincides with the western corporate limits of 
the City of Moline, and thus the two cities join each other, and are con- 
nected by a street railway, as well as by the regular passenger trains on the 
railroads. 

THE CITY GOVERNMENT. 

The City Government of Rock Island was organized under a new Char- 
ter, in 1849, and the following is a complete list of the Mayors from that 
date to the present : 1849, Benjamin F. Barrett (Whig); 1850, Joshua H. 
Hatch (Whig); 1851, P. A. Wliitaker (Dem.); 1852 and '53, William Friz- 
zell(Dem.); 1854, Ben. Harper (Whig); 1855, Benjamin F. Barrett (Whig); 
1856, William Bailey (Whig); 1857. Patrick Gregg (Dem.); 1858 and '59, 
Thomas J. Buford (Dem.); 1860, Calvin Trusdale (Rep.); 1861, '62, '63, 
'64 and '65, Bailey Davenport (Dem.); 1866, Calvin Trusdale (Rep.); 
1867, William Eg-gleston (Dem.), resigned August 5; 1867, B. H. Kimball 
(Dem.) to fill vacancv; 1868, Thomas Murdock (Rep.); 1869, James M. 
Buford (Dem.); 1870, Porter Skinner (Dem.); 1871, Elijah Charter (Rep.); 
1872, Thomas Murdock (Re]).); 1873, Bailey Davenport (Dem.); 1874, 
Thomas Gait (Rep.); 1875, Bailey Davenport (Dem.); 1876, '77 and '78, 
William P. Butler (Rep.). 



1-15 HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. 



GROWTH AND BUSINESS OF THE CITY. 



Rock Island is an active growing city. For many years her progress 
has been steady and substantial. Within her limits are located the works 
of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific, the Peoria and Rock Island, the 
Rocktbrd, Rock Island and St, Louis, and the Western Union Railroads. 
The Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Compan}^ have a large round house 
and machine works liei-e, which have brought to the city a large force of 
operatives. The following will convey some idea of the general business 
of the place: one woolen mill, two implement factories, two flouring and 
two saw mills, four steam planing mills, two machine works, one stove 
manufacturing company, four carriage and wagon factories, two iron works 
and foundries, one glass factory, one establishment for making glue, eleven 
hardware firms, ten meat markets, one large brewer3% eleven merchant tail- 
or's stores, fifteen boot and shoe dealers, nine dry goods, twenty-one grocery 
stores, six drug stores, ten hotels, three daily, weekly and serai-weekly 
newspapers, nine law firms, ten physicians, and seventeen churches. 

These and other branches of business are constantly increasing, and 
new enterprises being added. Within the past few years some very fine 
and substantial business blocks have been erected, and two fine hotel build- 
ings — the Harper and Rock Island Houses. These furnish accommodations 
for the traveling public unsurpassed in any western city. From a report 
made in 1874, it appears that over one hundred buildings had been erected 
the year previous; among the more prominent of these may be mentioned 
the Star Block, a new planing mill, wagon factory, and a score or more 
residences worth from $5,000 to $10,000 each. 

ROCK ISLAND MANUFACTURES. 

The manufacturing industries of Rock Island are doing as well as those 
of any other city, under the reign of the hard times, from which the country 
seems to be emerging. Though these are not as numerous, in proportion 
to her population, as those of her near neighbor, Moline, still they make a 
very handsome showing, and their products ha\-e made the name of Rock 
Island familiar in many a household and on many a farm in the far West, 
as well as on this side the river. 

PLOW WORKS. 

The Rock Island Plow Works of B. D. Buford & Co. is one of the 
leading indusrrial establishments of the city. The manufacture of plows 
at this place by B. D. Buford & Co. was commenced as long ago as 1855, 
though on a very modest scale as compared with the present large and 
flourishing establishment. The popularity of the plows tnrned out by this 
company demanded a constantly increasing production, and a corresponding 
increase of capital, and in 1871 the Rock Island Plow Works were incor- 
porated as a joint stock company. The buildings of the company now cover 
three full blocks, and are furnished with all the latest improved machinery, 
and all the appliances for the successful prosecution of the business. A 
monster steam-engine of 250 horse-power furnishes the motive power that 
drives ah the machinery in this great establishment. Over 300 hands are 
constantly employed, who, with all the modern labor-saving machinery, are 



146 HISTORY OF EOCK ISLAND COUKTY. 

etiabled to tarn out an iuimense number of implements. Over iifty differ- 
ent styles of steel plows are manufactured, besides cultivators, harrows, 
road scrap3rs, etc. Am<»n:^ the plows turned out we may mention the 
"Buford Old Ground Plow," with iron and wood beams, with steel blocks 
instead of cast-iron, and being made of patent cast-steel are evenly and 
perfectly hardened on the face, and. the large sizes have the adjustable three 
horse clevis ; about thirty varieties are made with slip shares, which are in 
duplicate and interchangeable. They also turn out numbers of sulky and 
gang plows. The ''Browne" iron sulky plow, which, with the new and im- 
portant improvements for 1877, is said to be superior to anything in its 
line. It is made entirely of iron and steel, is durable, easily managed by 
one lever, and in a moment is set to plow any depth. Among the cultiva- 
tors is the well known Black Hawk Cultivator, made entirely of wrought- 
iron and steel, with open tongue and either high or low hitch. The Defi- 
ance is a single tongue low hitch cultivator, similar in construction to the 
Black Hawk, both being combined riding and walking cultivators. They 
also manufacture a tongueless cultivator which has many admirers. Their 
Gang Plow for four horses does good work, as well in quality as in quantity. 

LUMBEK MILLS. 

The lumber manufacture is a leading industry of Rock Island, and 
boasts at least one of the most extensive lumber mills on the river, that of 
Messrs. Weyerhauser & Denkman. This mill was established on a small 
capital in 1859, and has grown to its present proportions mainly through 
the enterprise and energy of its proprietors. The capital invested at the 
present time is about $250,000, and 220 hands are employed. The mill is 
200 X 80 feet in size, and two stories high, and in addition to the saw-mill 
contains latli and shingle mills. The ca])acity of the saw-mill is 11(»,000 
feet of lumber per day, which would give for last year's product about 
24,000,000 feet of pine' lumber, 2,500,000 shingles, and 3,000,000 lath. The 
value of the productions for 1876 amounted to about $250,000. Lumber, 
lath and shingles are shipped to Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska and 
Texas on the west and south-west, and to Illinois on the east and south-east. 
Preparations have been made for a large and active demand for the coming 
season. 

Keator & Go's saw-mill was established in 1870. The mill is a two-story 
building 160 x 50 feet in size ; runs double and single circular saws ; one 
gang of saws; one edger, planers and moulders. Capital invested, $100,000; 
employs 100 men, and turns out 11,(»00,()00 feet of lumber per annum. 

J. R. Warner, planing mill and tiour mill; commenced the business 
in 1874. The flouring mill is a fine four-story building 66 x 33 feet in size; 
is well appointed; has three run of stones, and is worked to the full capacity 
all the time. Both mills are driven by one powerful steam engine. The 
planing mill, and sash, door and blind factory, 95x74 feet, is one of the 
best arranged and equipped mills west of Chicago. It is fitted with all the 
best approved machinery for the manufacture of sash, doors and blinds, and 
for planing and dressing lumber. The building is heated throughout with 
steam, and is especiall}' protected against fire, being connected with the 
Holly Water Works, and supplied with hose that can be turned upon any 
portion of the building, at a moment's notice. Some 25 hands are era- 
ployed on full time. 




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SAW WORKS. 



The Rock Island Saw Works, David Donaldson, proprietor, were es- 
tablished in 185T, and have p^rown into very fair proportions. The capital 
invested is about $25,000. Ten hands are employed, with an annual pro- 
duction of about f$35,000. Mr. Donaldson has a well arranged shop 100x50 
feet in size, equipped with all the necessary machinery and tools for his 
business; is a practical saw-maker himself, and superintends and inspects 
all his work before shipment. He manufactures all kinds of mill saws; also 
makes a specialty of the manufacture of Star Rockers (meat cutters) and 
Western Star Stuffers, used by butchers. This establishment has done a 
very satisfactory business during the past year, and the prospects for the 
coming year are very flattering. 



GLASS WORKS. 

The Rock Island Glass Company was incorporated in 1870, with a 
capital stock of $100,000. The officers are: W. P. Butler, President; P. 
L. Mitchell, Treasurer; II. L. Mitchell, Secretary. These works occupy 
about two and a half acres of ground, and are in all respects first class in 
their appointment and equipment. They give employment to about 150 
hands, with an annual production of 75,000 boxes of window glass, 50 feet 
to the box, amounting in value to $180,000. They make a specialty of Gen. 
Pleasonton's blue glass for sanitary purposes; also glass shades. 

STOVE WORKS. 

The Rock Island Stove Company is doing a large business in the 
manufacture of cooking and heating stoves, of which they make some thirty 
different styles and varieties. They also make a specialty of the manufac- 
ture of hollow ware, which being thoroughly polished, is very popular with 
housekeepers. 

No portion of the West combines so many advantages for manufictur- 
ing as this locality, including Rock Island, Moline and Milan, which are 
essentially one in this great interest. It is no exaggeration to say that the 
manufactures of no part of the country, East or West, have been so pros- 
perous during the depression of business which has prevailed since the 
panic of 1873, as those of this locality. The following from the Davenport 
Gazette of May 2, 1877, may be relied upon as stating the truth on this 
subject: 

THE SOLID TRUTH. 

The Argus, of Monday evening, in writing editorially of home trade 
speaks the solid truth in these words: 

" That our home manufacturers are not well patronized is not true. 
The plow shops are running full handed night and day and cannot fill all 
orders. The reason is obvious; they make the best goods in the world and 
sell them the cheapest, and are making money. So of our wagon and car- 
riage factories. So of the large soap works of Warnock & Ralston, and the 
same of every manufacturing enterprise in this city, Moline and Milan. No 
failures take place among our merchants. If some of their trade goes to 
Davenport there must be some good reason for it." 

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150 HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUKTY. 

But in speaking of the solid truth the Argiis does not go as far as it 
might. There are institutions in Rock Island to which even Davenport 
points with pride, institutions which Davenport patronizes, despite any 
counter attractions at home. Only yesterday the writer heard one of the 
oldest residents of Davenport, a citizen whose interests are in that city, say 
this: "The Harper House is a better advertisement for Kock Island than 
three times the monev it cost invested in an}' other business in that city." 
It is. 

But Rock Island has other institutions which command even the 
patronage of Davenport. The idea of buying at home, because it is home, 
is an hackneyed, exploded notion. A man has the same right to buy where 
he pleases that he has to vote for whom he chooses. If Milan makes better 
flour than Davenport, or Moline better paper and malleable iron than can 
be bought elsewhere, Davenport will buy of them, and Davenport does daily 
buy largely of Rock Island, Moline and Milan. AVe think it is true that 
more money is spent by Davenport parties on this side than Davenport re- 
ceives from this side. So far as the Gazette is concerned this statement is 
susceptible of proof Conipetition is free; competition is close. The one 
who sells the best article cheapest wall and ought to get the lion's share of 
patronage. 

The one fact which speaks volumes for the prosperity of the manufac- 
turing interests here is, that while factories have been suspended all over 
the country and thousands of men thrown out of employment, the factories 
liere have not only been kept running, but most of the leading firms have 
been improving and enlarging their business by adding new buildings and 
machinery at an outlaj^ of from $25,000 to $75,000, and in some instances 
$100,000 per year. 

ADVANTAGES FOR MANUFACTURING. 

The city of Rock Island can well afford more manufactures, for she 
possesses the advantages for them in an unusual degree in her cheap and 
abundant food and fuel, her easy access to the raw material and her unsur- 
passed facilities lor transportation. By the Mississippi River and its nav- 
igable tributaries she has the option of over twelve thousand miles of in- 
land navigation, and shipments can be made direct and without break of 
bulk to and into fifteen States and three Territories. The arrivals and 
departures of steamers at this point have, in spite of many adverse circum- 
stances calculated to retard the river business, reached the high figure of 
twelve hundred per annum. If they should, as in the future they will, 
swell to twelve thousand, the navigation would not be overburdened, nor 
the capacity of the river inconveniently affected. The obstruction of the 
river at this point by ice is several weeks less than above the rapids and 
some two months less than in Lake Michigan at Chicago, 

Add to this the artificial advantages for transportation furnished by 
the railroads centering here: — the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific, the 
great direct artery across the continent, connecting both the east and west 
sides of the Mississippi by its magnificent iron bridge across the foot of 
Rock Island; the Rockford, Rock Island & St. Louis Road, running 
through a rich agricultural and coal country, from the upper Rock River 
valley, across neai-ly all the great eastern and western lines of railroad, on 
its way to its southern terminus at the city of St. Louis; the Peoria & 



HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. 151 

Rock Island Railroad, connecting the rich valley of the Illinois and its 
chief comaiercial city with the Mississippi and the Government Works at 
this point; and the Western Union Road, connecting Rock Island and the 
AVest generally with Lake Micliigan at Racine and Milwaukee. The Rock 
Island & Mercer County Raih-oad, and several important branch roads, 
constructed for the special purpose of developing the coal interest of this 
region, must be included in this system of Rock Island roads. These are 
all connected by the bridge at this point with the Iowa system, thus bring- 
ing Rock Island and its neighboring cities into direct communication with 
the extensive network of roads which cover the ISorthwest, and are yearly 
throwing out branches and extending their business into new fields. 

Alth(jugh the city of Rock Island is not directly connected with an im- 
mense water power, like Moline and the Government Works on the Island, 
steam power may be made available at this point with greater convenience 
and at less expense than at any other place in the West. The supply of 
coal is of the best quality and inexhaustible. The great coal fields of Illi- 
nois and Iowa extend to within a few miles of the city, and from which 
two species of coal are obtained, the cannel and the bituminous, the latter 
of a very superior quality for manufacturing purposes. The deposits are in 
the river bluffs of this vicinity, in veins varying from three and a half to 
five and a half feet in thickness. The present draft upon the mines opened 
is nearly 300,000 tons per annum, and railroad tracks 'connect the city with 
the principal mines. (See article Coal Measures in the Geological part of 
this work.) 

Lumber and wood used for building and manufacturing materials are 
to be had in great abundance in the vicinity of Rock Island. The wood 
lands of this section occupy about one-sixth of the entire surface, consist- 
ing of the different varieties of oak, black and white walnut, yellow poplar, 
wild cherry, maple, linden, yellow birch, dogv\'Ood, etc. Llard wood lum- 
ber is obtained for about the same prices paid for pine lumber. The latter 
is supplied here in great abundance, the Upper Mississippi floating down 
by rafts all the varieties of timber indigenous to that vast region. From 
80,000,000 to 100,000,000 of pine timber and lumber are annually brought 
here and pass this point on the river for market. 

Iron of superior quality is found in inexhaustible quantities in conve- 
nient proximity to Rock Island, and attainable at reasonal)]e rates. The 
Iron Mountain and Pilot Knob region in Missouri, on the one hand, and 
the mines of Lake Superior, on the other, abound in the choicest of ores, 
which are shown by the severest tests to be superior to any other on the 
continent, and fully equal in tenacity and maleability to the best Russian 
and Swedish iron.* From both these regions the facilities for transporta- 
tion, both by river and rail, are, as already stated, cheap, certain and con- 
venient. 

Copper, lead, limestone, building stone, sand, fire clay and brick 
clay, are also found in inexhaustible quantities and conveniently accessible 
to this city. And all these give Rock Island superior advantages as a man- 
nfacturing point. 

Already she has made a good start in this direction, but her resources 
have only begun to be developed. The time is not far distant when the 
attention of capitalists both in the Eastern States and in Europe will be di- 
rected to this locality as the place favorable above most others in the great 



152 HISTOKY OF EOCK ISLAND COUNTY. 

Yalley of the Mississippi for the investment of large sums of money in 
manufacturing interests of various kinds. 

Speaking of the tliree cities — Rock Island, Davenport and Moline — a 
recent report says: "There is an average for each of the towns of two or 
three iron and brass foundries and engine shops, which supply machinery 
of every conceivable kind. Besides these there are three plow factories 
whose capacity is as great as any similar establishments west of tlie Alle- 
ghenies. We have boat yards and docks for building and repairing steam- 
boats and other vessels. There is also a proportionate number of saw, file, 
wire, nut, and a general variety of cutlery factories; wagon, carriage, and 
all other factories' for working in wood; tanneries, harness, and all other 
kinds of workers in leather; manufactories of agricultural implements of 
every description: in short, we have skilful artisans and places for making 
every conceivable article usually manufactured in large cities." 

I 

THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS. 

The citizens of Rock Island at an early day evinced great interest in 
education. Through an united effort a law was enacted and a charter ob- 
tained for the establishment of the present school system as early as Feb- 
ruary 18, 18^6. This charter provides that a Board of Education, consist- 
ing of five members, shall be elected by the people, and that they shall have 
ample power to establish and foster free schools. It gives them general 
supervision of ail the schools, and power to employ a Superintendent, who 
shall be clerk of the Board of Education, and ex-officio member, to direct 
what branches shall be taught, to grade the schools, employ teachers, and to 
enact suitable rules and regulations for their government. It gives them 
ample power to levy taxes for school purposes, and to issue bonds for build- 
ing school houses and purchasing school grounds. Few cities in Illinois 
provided at so early a day so ample provisions for the education of their 
youth. The present prosperity of the schools of Rock Island demonstrates 
the foresight and wisdom of her citizens in obtaining the enactment of this 
charter. 

The present Board of Education consists of the following named gen- 
tlemen: 'S. W. McMaster, President; J F. Everett, Clerk ; David P. 
McKown, Esq.; Milo Lee ; C. Trusdale, M. D.; and M. D. Merrill, Esq. 
Mr. J. F. Everett is the Superintendent of the schools. 

The Board have at the present time thirty-four teachers emj^loyed, 
besides the Superintendent. There were during lastyear over two thousand 
pupils enrolled, the average monthly enrollment being over fifteen hundred. 
These pupils are accommodated in five school buildings, viz.: High School 
Building, on Cable street, between Dock and Adams, a large, three-story 
brick, and accommodates five hundred ])upils. The First Ward School 
Building, in the western part of the city, on Orleans street, between Ontario 
and Pearl, is a large three-story brick, and accommodates six hundred 
pupils. The Second Ward School Building, on the corner of Orleans and 
Beaver, is a two-story brick, and accommodates one hundred and sixty 
pupils. The Third Ward Building is a large two-story brick, on Highland 
between Madison and Jefferson streets, and accommodates two hundred and 
fifty pupils. The Fourth Ward Building, located on Second avenue, is a 
two-story brick, and accommodates two hundred pupils. 

The Board of Education have purchased of Bailey Davenport a fine 



HISTOEY OF EOCK ISLAlSTD COUNTY. 153 

scliool-honse site on the corner of Otter street and Indian Boundary, upon 
which they are contempkting building another commodious school 
building. 

The gradation of the schools is thorough, there being nine distinct 
grades below the High School, and each grade containing an A and a B 
class. In these grades are taught the various branches pertaining to a 
common scliool education, including history of the United States, music, 
drawing, and the elements of science and geometry. At the close of each 
year classes are promoted from grade to grade as they are able to pass the 
the required examinations. Monthly examinations are held, and any pupil 
able to pass to a higher grade, receives a special promotion. By this means, 
a bright pupil, by close application, can hnisli the prescribed studies in 
much less time than is provided in the course of study. 

The First Ward School provides instruction in all the grades below 
the High School. Pupils in the Second, Third and Fourth Ward Schools 
complete five grades. In the High School Building all grades al)ove 
the fourth are provided for. There are two distinct courses in the High 
School — the English Course, embracing arithmetic, English analysis, 
algebra, physiology, geometry, ancient and modern history, zoology, natural 
philosophy, botany, chemistry, geology, plane trigonometry, astronomy and 
intellectual philosophy. This course embraces three distinct grades, and 
occupies three years of study. The classical and preparatory course is the 
same as the English, and also provides for the study of Latin and German. 
There are four distinct grades, and it occupies four years of study. This 
course is designed to give pupils suflicient mental discipline to enter any 
of our Western colleges. They were estabhshed in October, 1S72, and ever 
since the High School has been growing in numbers and scholarship. 

In 1874 five were graduated from the High School, and received 
diplomas from the Board of Education. In 1875 eleven graduated. The 
class of 1876 numbered over twenty. The Board of Education have given 
places in the primary grades to the graduates of 1874, and they have all 
proved capable and efiicient teachers. The graduates from the High 
School afi:brd a source from which vacancies can be supplied in the corps of 
teachers as they occur from time to time, and also the means by which any 
place temporarily vacant, from sickness or other causes, can be filled. The 
graduates, having passed through all the grades, and learned the workings 
of the system, usually make efiicient teachers. 

The Rock Island public schools now possess the means of supplying the 
future demands for teachers in the lower grades. The present board pro- 
vides for nine months' school each year. The cost of tuition for each pupil 
enrolled last year was |11.35. The cost per pupil on the average dailv 
attendance was $17.17. The High School has a piano, school apparatus 
and valuable reference books. 

AIJGUSTANA COLLEGE AND THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 

This institution is located in the eastern part of the city. It was char- 
tered in 1865 by the Scandinavian Lutherans, and is under the supervision 
of the Swedish Lutheran Augustana Synod of the United States. The 
special object of its founders was to provide means for the education (>f 
young men to become pastors and teachers among the Scandinavian popu- 
lation of the Northwest. The separation of the Norwegian element in 1870 



164 HISTORY OV ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. 

left the institution under the exclusive conti'ol of the Swedes. Additional 
tutors and professors were added to the faculty as its wants required, so that 
at present seven professors and two tutors are employed in imparting 
instruction to over one hundred students. The institution was removed 
from Paxton III, to its present picturesque site in September, 1875. The 
fine edifice was erected at a cost of $35,000. 

This institution comprehends three departments, viz. : 1st, T/ie Prepar- 
atory^ of three years, including instruction in the elements of the English, 
Swedish, Latin and German languages, and in hist(uy, geography and aritli- 
metic, comprehending also a practical course for business men; 2d, The 
College, of four years, embracing the usual college course in the ancient 
classics, mathematics, the natural sciences, general history, and Swedish and 
English literature; 3d, The Theological of two years, in which the Swedish 
language alone (at present) is used in imparting instruction. 

THE PUBLIC LIBRARY. 

The first library in the city for public purposes was organized Septem- 
ber 22, 1855, under the name of " The Rock Island City Library and Read- 
ing Room Association. ■' This association first occupied rooms in the upper 
story of Mitchell & Lynde's Block. Afterwards the library was moved into 
Harper's Block, where it remained till the fall' of 1872, when it contained 
2,000 volumes. On the 25th of November, 1872, the present public library 
was opened, in accordance with an act of the general assembly, approved 
and in force March 7, 1872., being the first public library organized in the 
State under the provisions of the general law. The books of the earlier 
institution were all donated to the present public library, and suitable 
rooms were secured in the Post-Office Block, which are still occupied. 
There are now in the library 5,000 volumes. There are received twelve daily 
newspapers, and about the same number of weeklies and monthly periodicals. 
The library and reaaing rooms are open from 9 a. m. to 9 p. m. on week 
days, and from 2 p. m. to 5 p. m. on Sundays. Every actual resident of the 
city is entitled to the ju-ivi leges of the library. The following are the 
ofticers : Librarian, Miss E. Gale ; Directors, S. W. McMaster, President ; 
E. D. Sweeney, Alexander Steel, 0. W. O'Niel, Henry Curtis, W. H. Gest, 
Dr. C. Trusdale, C. Speidel, H. C. Connelly. 

THE PRESS OF ROCK ISLAND. 

The first attempt at establishing a newspaper in Rock Island was by 
Henry C. McGrew, in 1839. Mr. McGrew was an Irishman who came to 
this country with his father in 1818. His father subsequently published 
The Torchlight, at Paoli, Ind., where Henry learned the printer's trade. 
He came here with his father in 1839, and about the middle of August of 
that vear issued the first number of the Rock Island Banner and Ste- 
phenson Gazette. This was the first paper printed in Illinois nearer than 
Peoria, Springfield and Galena. It was neutral in politics till just previous 
to the election in 1840, when itl)ecame democratic. The town and county 
at that time were Whig. The Banner was printed on a sheet 30x32 inches, 
five columns to a page. The first office of publication was on Mississippi 
street near the ferry lauding. It was several times changed during the 



HISTORY OE* EOCIC ISLAND COUlSfTY. l55 

short existence of the paper. The Banner continued till the fall of IS-il, 
when its publication was suspended, and the press and type moved to 
Galena, where Mr. McGrew commenced the publication of the Galena 
Sentinel. 



TUE UPPER MISSISSIPPIAN 



The second paper in Rock Island, was started on the Stli of October, 18-10. 
It was a Whig paper, started in the heat of the political excitement of that 
year, though late in the campaign. It was "published weekly, and simulta- 
neously in Stephenson, Rock Island County, 111., and Davenport, Scott 
County, Iowa Territory." Its editors and proprietors were not at first 
announced, J)ut all communications were to be addressed to Daniel Crist. 
Several leading Whigs aided Crist in the enterprise. It started as a six- 
column paper, 22x30 inches in size, at $2.50 per year in advance. The 
name of Daniel Crist is as indissolubly associated with its early history as a 
Whig paper, as that of Hon. Holm on G. Reynolds is with its close, as a 
Democratic paper. Mr. Crist was a native of Pennsylvania, and had for- 
merly published the Allegheny Rejnihlican, a Whig paper, in Allegheny 
County, New York. He came to the State of Illinois first in 1S34, and 
again in 1836, stopping at Ellisville, in Fulton Co. In 1840 he came to 
Rock Island, and started the Upper llississippian. The paper had an 
eventful, almost tragic history, and is more spoken of by old settlers than 
any other early institution. Mr. Crist, besides editing the paper, engaged in 
many enterprises before leaving Rock Island in 1852; after that, his career 
was (|uite changeable and eventful. In about 1860 he went to California, 
where he died Nov. 14, 1874. at the age of 68 years. He was a man of 
good natural abilities, but not highly educated. 

The principal characters connected with the Ujyper Mississippian were 
Mr. Crist and Hon. Harmon G. Reynolds. The latter was a leading demo- 
crat, a polished gentleman, a man of large ability, of untiring energv, a 
sympathizer with and leader of the masses. Dr. Silas Re.ed had also con- 
siderable to do in furnishing editorial matter for the paper. Dr. Reed lived 
here a little over two years, from June, 1839, to February, 1841, and was 
appointed by President Harrison, Surveyor General of Missouri and Illinois. 
The paper was first published in a log cabin on Mississippi street, two num- 
bers being issued there; the third contained a notice of its removal "to the 
'White House' on Illinois street, one square above the Rock Island House," 
The Rock Island National Bank now occupies the place. January 7, 1841, 
John G. Powers became editor and proprietor, and D. Crist printer. Mr. 
Powers's connection with the paper was only nominal. From March 19, 
1841, Daniel Crist conducted it to the close of that volume, Jan. 1, 1842, 
Mr. Powers being "proprietor of the press." At that date his (Powers) 
name disappears from the paper. June 10, 1841, the ofl^ice was removed 
to the second story of John & C. Swortwouts' wagon shop, a 
building on the corner of Washington and Illinois streets. From 
Jan. 1, 1842, till Dec. 1844, the paper was edited and managed by Daniel 
Crist. Nov. 24, 1842, a new press was purchased for the paper, the old 
press having been seized and taken under a writ of replevin by J. G. 
Powers, making it necessary to print the issue for that week on the Gazette 
press in Davenport. March 23, 1844, Thomas Gregg, formerly editor of the 
Warsaw Ilensage, became assistant editor, continuing till Oct. 5th of the 
same year. In Dec, 1844, the j)aper was assumed by Harmon G. Reynolds, 



156 HISTORY OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY. 

Esq., who changed the heading to Upper Mississippmn and Rock Island 
Itepuhlican. Its office was on Eagle street, north of the Kock Island 
House. In April, 1845, it w^as removed to Mr. Buford's building, opposite 
the Eagle Hotel, on Buffalo street. 

Mr. Reynolds' life was an eventful one. He was one of the most prom- 
inent, able and influential of the old settlers here. He was a lawyer by pro- 
fession, having been admitted to the bar at Montpelier, Vt. He came to 
Rock Island in June, 1837; practiced law till 1850; taught school several 
years; served in various public offices, as State's Attorney, Probate Justice, 
County Judge, both here and in Knox County. In 1847 he was Postmaster 
of Rock Island; in 1854 held the same office at Knoxville; was assistant 
clerk of the (Constitutional Convention in 1847, and of the House of Repre- 
sentatives in 1849 and 1861. Mr. Reynolds was a very prominent Mason; 
in 1858 he removed to Springfield, and in 1862 commenced the publication 
of the Masonic Ti'ovjell, wdiich in five years reached a subscription list ot 
12,800. He now resides and practices law in Marshall County, Kansas. 

June 26, 1845, Henry C. Randall became publisher and proprietor. 
Then it became the firm of H. C. Randall & Co., which was dissolved 
August 14, 1845. Mr. Reynolds continued the paper alone for a short time. 
In 1847 Jonah Case appeared as proprietor, and H. G. Reynolds editor. Col. 
Danforth says: "The last copy of the paper I have is dated Feb. 23, 1847," 
and thinks this "was about the last of the Upper Mississippian and Rock 
Island Republican.'''' It expired early in 1847. 

THE NORTH WESTERN ADVERTISER. 

The first issue of this paper appeared in November, 1845. It was 
started as a Whig organ by Dr. Horatio P. Gatchell and Miles W. Conway. 
The former purchased the press at Dubu(|ue, Iowa, and the paper was first 
printed in a small building on Miles Conway's lot, where Conway had a 
house and kept the postoffice. On the 12th of November, 1845, Miles W. 
Conway, Jr., died. He was a popular, talented and very promising young 
man. Dr. Gatchell came from Cincinnati to Rock Island as a Christian 
(Campbellite) preacher, in 1843 or 1844. He had been educated for a phy- 
sician, and was a man of catholic sentiments and a very popular preacher. 
The early death of his associate discouraged him in his newspaper enter- 
prise, and he failed to make the paper a very great success. The paper was 
disposed of to Gen. AVilliam Vandever, who moved the press and type to 
the " Rio Grande," a long, lone building standing back trom Illinois street, 
in front of which, years after, Lee's Block was erected. It is now the back 
part of Brown's livery stable. The office was removed from there directly 
across the street to the second story of a wooden building occupied by Lee 
& Chamberlin as a stove store, where Mitchell & Parson's store now stands. 
From there it was removed to the other side of the street, a little east, in 
the second story of Guyer's building, now Hesley's saloon, where it re- 
mained many years. Its next remove was to the upper part of Lee's Block, 
formerly called "City Hall;" then from there to Gothic Block, where it re- 
mained the balance of its days. 

Gen. Vandever purchased the Advertiser of Dr. Gatchell in May, 1846. 
He continued as editor and publisher about a year, when the office was sold 
to Messrs. Sanders & Davis, of the Davenport Gazette.^ who published it a 
few months, when it became the property of F. R. Bennett, Mr. Yandever 



HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. 157 

continuing in connection with the editorial department till after the election 
of General Taylor, in 1848, when he was appointed to a clerkship in Wash- 
ington, and afterwards to a clerkship in the ottice of the Supervisor General 
of Iowa, at Dubuque, and where he has since remained in the practice of 
law. He settled at Rock Island in the spring of 1839. In Iowa he has 
been quite distinguished as a member of Congress two terms, in 1858 and 
1860, and as a Colonel and General in the army during the late war. While 
connected with the Advertiser he was an able editor. 

In the fall of 1847 the North-western Advertiser came into the posses- 
sion of Francis li. Bennett, who changed its name to Rock Island Adver- 
tiser. A. G. Brackett became associated with him in 1851, continuing till 
the next year, when Mr. Brackett accepted the office of First Lieutenant in 
the regular army. 

In the fall of 1853 the Advertiser office was sold to Raymond <Sc Whar- 
ton, and Bennett went to farming in Scott county, Iowa. In September, 
1851, Albert G. Brackett was senior editor, associated with Mr. Bennett, 
and while in that capacity published a series of articles on the early history 
of Rock Island County. He was a clear and forcible writer. He came to 
Rock Island in the fall of 1849. 

Thomas R. Raymond was a native of Potsdam, St. Lawrence County, 
New York, and was for several years connected with different newspapers 
in Ohio. He came to Rock Island in 1853, and, as before stated, became 
associated with Mr. Oliver P. Wharton in the Rock Island Advertiser. 
Mr. Wharton was an Ohio man, born in Muskingum County in 1830. He 
came to Rock Island about the end of September, 1853, and together with 
Mr. Raymond purchased the Advertiser office. The co-partnership con- 
tinued till September 13, 1854, when it was dissolved by mutual consent. 
Mr. Wharton continued the newspaper, removing the office to the third 
story of Lee's hardware store, then called "City Hall," and Raymond 
opening a job printing office in Gothic Block, afterwards the Register 
office. 

The Tri- Weekly Adcertiser was started by Raymond & Wharton, De- 
cember 3, 1853. 

Mr. Wharton started the Daily Advertiser September 13, 1855. And 
he writes that he stood over and under the enterprise till the S])ringof 1858, 
or about that time, when it became too heavy for him and he suspended the 
paper. He afterwards became connected with The Wheatland Times., at 
Wheatland, Iowa, with The Local., at Beaver, The Times, at Allegheny 
City, Pennsylvania, and The Vindicator.^ at Youngstown, Ohio. 

From 1853 to 1858 the following changes were made in the proprietor- 
ship of the Rock Island Advertiser : 

1. S. Hyatt was taken in as partner Jan. 16, 1856; in May following he 
retired, and Mr. AVharton conducted the paper alone till August 19, when 
T. R. Raymond became sole proprietor; Mr. Wharton, editor; Mr. Ray- 
mond, associate. December 1, following, Mr. Wharton's name disappears 
entirely from the paper, and Mr. Raymond introduces Dr. S. A. Paddock 
as a partner, but says " Mr. AVharton will still be comiected with the paper 
as one of the editors." The firm was Raymond & Paddock. In 1855 Dr. 
Paddock had been connected with the Ottawa, Rep ublica7i. His connection 
with the publication of the Advertiser lasted less than a j^ear, when the de- 
clining prospects of the paper induced him to retire and resume his practice 
of medicine at Princeton. Early in 1861 he took a company to Chicago 



15;^ HlSTOIir OF ROCit ISLAND COtlNTf. 

for the 9tli Illinois Cavalry. He was made Lieutenant-Colonel of the rec^i- 
ment, hut on his way to the front was taken sick and died at the St. Nich- 
olas Hotel in Bloom ington, aged 39 years. 

The Rock Island Advertiser continued to be published in the office of 
Mr. Raymond till bome time in the spring of 1858, when it died, leaving the 
Whigs, or Republicans as they were now called, without any paper in town. 

THE LIBERTY BANNER. 

In the spring of 181:6, a small, unpretentious sheet, called the Liberty 
Banner^ was started in Rock Island, by C. B. Waite, since Chief Justice of 
Utah. As its name implies, this paper was devoted to the abolition of 
slavery, at that time a very unpopular subject; for while there were few who 
possessed hardihood and courage enough openlj^ to advocate abolitionism, 
the great body of both political parties of the country, either ignored or 
violently opposed the doctrine. Mr. Waite had no printing office of his 
own, but ]3rocured liis work done in the office of the Upyer Mississippian 
and Rock Island liejnihlican. 

Mr. Waite was a native of Wayne County, New York. In 1810 his 
father removed with his family to Illinois and settled on the prairies near 
Chicago. He soon started a newspaper at St. Charles, Kane County, where 
his son learned the printers' trade, and after working in various offices in 
Illinois, and writing more or less for various papers, came to Rock Island in 
181:5, and worked in the office of the Upper Mlssissipplan and Rock 
Island Republican. He traveled over much of the country on horseback 
seeking the scattering abolitionists and soliciting subscriptions, but the 
number of those who sympathized with him was small, and his paper soon 
died for the want of patronage. 

He moved to Chicago in the fall of 1853. In 1862 President Lincoln 
appointed him Chief Justice of Utah Ten-itory, which office lie tilled with 
credit till 1864, when he resigned. In 1865 he was appointed by Governor 
Lyons Dis*:rict Attorney for the principal judicial district ot Idaho, which 
office he held for some time, and then returned to Chicago, where he still 
resides and practices his profession. 

THE ROCK ISLAND ARGUS. 

From the discontinuance of the Upper Mississipplan and Rock 
Island Republican, in L84T, to the fall of 1851, the Democrats were with- 
out a newspaper advocating their principles, the Advertiser, a Whig paper, 
being the only newspaper published in Rock Island. In the fall of 1851, 
Fred. S. Nichols and John W. Dunham purchased of George K. Budd, of 
the St. Louis Intelligencer, second-hand materials for a weekly paper, and 
on the 18tli of October of that year issued the first number of a Democratic 
paper called The Rock Island Reptiblican — the name of which was changed 
to The Rock Ishmd Argus in 1855, because a political pai-ty had assumed 
the name Repul)lican. 

The paper was started in the back room of the second story of Whita- 
ker & Everts' store, opposite the Rock Island House. In November, 1854, 
it was moved into the four-story brick building — the first four-story in the 
city — erected that summer by Charles I'ufonl, northeast corner of Seven- 
teenth and Second Avenue, where it remained seventeen years. In the 
summer of 1871 the Argus Block was erected, and the office moved to its 
present location in October of that year. 



HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTS. 15^ 

Mr. Nichols, one of the founders of this paper, was a native of Michi- 
gan, and came to Davenport with his parents in 1838. In 18-iO, he com- 
menced setting type in the office of tlie Iowa City Standard^ in Iowa City, 
Wihiam Crum, editor and proprietor. In 1847 he worked in the office of 
the N orthwestern Advertiser, at Rock Island, and in 1849 on the St. Louis 
Intelligencer, whence he came here, as above stated, in October, 1851. 

Mr. John W. Dunham, his partner, came from East Tennessee, having 
learned the printer's trade in Kashville. He was a compositor on the St. 
Louis Intelligencer, where Mr. Nichols first formed his acquaintance in 

1850, In 1851 he joined Nichols in starting the Kock Island Rejnihlican^ 
as before stated. He was an imaginative and rhetorical writer, and in this 
regard the opposite of Nichols, who used to chide his grandiloquent dis- 
cussiveness with the stereotyped criticism — " Boil it down, Dunham." 
This is said to have been the cause of the dissolution of the partnership. 
Nichols continued the paper alone till November 24, 1852, when he sold 
one-half interest to J. B. Danforth, Jr.,who on the IGthof Marcli following, 
purchased the remaining half. Mr. Nichols, after going to Australia, liv- 
ing a while on a farm in Iowa, and working on the Chicago Times, went in 
1864 to Memphis, Tennessee, where for the past five years he has held the 
position of foreman in The Avalanche office. 

January 1, 1856, Robert Y. Sliurly was taken in as a partner and con- 
tinued a short time. He is now city editor of the Dubuque Herald. 

Col. J. B. Danforth, Jr., was born in Windsor County, Vermont, in 
1819. In January 1846, he became joint proprietor and publisher of the 
Yermont Patriot and State Gazette, at Montpelier. In the summer of 

1851, he sold his interest to Major Eastman, his kinsman and partner, and 
came to Rock Island, arriving here in October of that year. In the tall of 

1852, he connected himself with the ^r^7/5 (then iheBepuhlican) and is 
still one of its editors and proprietors. 

July 13, 1854, he started the first daily paper in Rock Island, and, in- 
deed, in this portion of the State, for there was then no daily nearer than 
the city of Dubuque, the first having been started there in July, 1852. 
Col. Danforth also brought here the first steam-power press. From 1857 
to 1859, he was not connected with the Argus, having at the former date 
sold his interest to Messrs. Pershing & Connelly, in order to sail on a cruise 
of insj^ection to the west coast of Africa, in the capacity of purser in the 
United States Navy, to which office he was appointed by President 
Buchanan, August 21, 1857. 

Col. Danforth has held many places of trust both in the civil and mili- 
tary service. In 1852, he was appointed to the military staff" of the Gov- 
ernor of the State with the commission and rank of Colonel. In 1853, he 
was appointed by President Pierce United States Custodian for the island 
of Rock Island, which position he held till he resigned in 1857. He has 
held many offices of a local character, and taken a prominent part in the 
national political conventions of his party. 

When he sold his interest in the Argus to Pershing & Connelly on 
tlie 17th of September, 1857, the latter united it with their paper, the Iiock 
Islander, under the name of The Islander and Argus. It continued un- 
der this name and management till September 16, 1859, when Col. Dan- 
forth, having returned, purchased their interest, retaining Milton Jones, 
who had previously become a partner by the purchase of Shurly's interest. 
Thus it continued till the spring of 1869, when Col. Danforth sold one-half 



160 HISTORY OF EOCK ISLAND COtTNTY. 

interest to Robert T. MclSTeal, Esq., and one-sixth interest to Mr. Jones, 
and they as equal partners continued the paper till January 1, 1870, when 
Mr. Jones formed a partnership with James Smith Drake, they becoming 
equal owners of the establishment. Mr. Drake has since been the active 
business manager. 

On the 5th of July, 1873, the Argus Company was incorporated un- 
der the general law of the State with a capital stock of $32,000. 

The first Daily Argus was issued July 13, 1854, as an evening paper. 
It was continued as such till December 17, 1855, when it was changed to a 
mornins^ paper, and published as such till November 18, 1861, when it was 
changed back to an evening paper, and has so remained ever since. 

From the 18th of July, 1859, to September 1, 1861, the Daily Argus 
was suspended and a Tri- Weekly published in its place. The Weekly has 
been published continuously from October 18, 1851, to the present time. 
It has been in politics an independent Democratic paper. 

Mr. Milton Jones of this office is a native of Ohio. He commenced 
as a " roller boy " in a printing office at Zanesville, whence he came to Kock 
Island in 1855. He has been in the Argus office ever since. 

Mr, Robert T. McN^eal, connected with the editorial staff of the Argus 
in 1869, is now law-partner of Major H. C. Connelly, of Rock Island. He 
is a graduate of the Law School of the University of New York, at Albany, 
and was formerly editor of several papers in his native State — Kentucky. 
He came to Davenport in 1865, where he practiced law in partnership with 
George H. Parker, Esq. He came to Rock Island and connected himself 
with the Argus in 1869. In this capacity he acquired the reputation of an 
accomplished and vigorous writer. 

THE NEWS. 

On the 10th of March, 1855, James Bowie issued a daily paper in 
Rock Island called The News. It was printed in Raymond's ottice in 
Gothic Block, and was of transient duration. It expired after an existence 
of 128 days. Bowie came here from Baltimore, and after leaving here 
edited a paper at Geneseo, Henry County. In September, 1858, he re- 
turned to Moline, and in connection with Frank Linnelian started The Cit- 
izen., which soon failed, and in 1860 he was again at Geneseo in connection 
with another short-lived paper in that place^ where he died in 1860. 

THE COMMERCIAL. 

On the 7th of July, 1858, C. W. Kirkland commenced the publication 
of a morning daily paper, and also a weekly, called The Commercial. In 
its first issue he said: " The Commercial will be the firm, zealous and con- 
sistent supporter of the principles of the Republican party." The printing 
was done at Raymond's office in Gothic Block. It was discontinued on the 
3d of February, 1859, for the want of patronage. Kirkland was born in 
Utica, New York, and learned the printer's trade in the office of The Evan- 
gelist., at Oberlin, Ohio. He afterwards published the Gazette., at Medina, 
in that State, and came to Rock Island in June, 1858. In 1861, he enlisted 
in the army, was made captain of a company in 1863, and was mustered 
out of service March 20, 1866. Since 1867 he has resided in Chicago, for 
the most part working at his trade as a printer. 



HISTORY OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY. 161 



THE KOCK ISLAND KEGISTER. 



On tlie 9tli of February, 1859, T. J. Pickett started a Republican paper 
called the Rock Island Register, and published from the start a weekly and 
tri-weekly. The office was in Raymond's job office, Gothic Block. The tri- 
weekly ceased some time in the summer of 1861, and the weekly main- 
tained a precarious existence till August 27, 1862. At the commencement, 
Campbell W. Waite was associate editor, who continued his connection with 
the paper about five months. June 6, 1860, C. W. Kirkland became a part- 
ner, the firm being Pickett & Kirkland, editors and proprietors. On the 
9th of January, 1861, Mr. Pickett having been elected to the State Senate, 
Mr. M. S. Barnes took editorial charge, continuing with Mr. Kirkland till 
June 19, 1861, when T. J. Pickett returned to the editorship in connection 
witli M. S. Barnes. August 21, 1861, Mr. Barnes withdrew, and the paper 
was edited by Mr. Pickett and the foreman of the office, Alexander Lamar- 
tine, till it expired, as above, in August, 1862. 

Before the expiration of the Register, Messrs. Kirkland and Barnes 
had enlisted in the service. Mr. Pickett was a native of Louisville, Ky., 
and moved to Peoria, 111., when quite young, where he learned the printer's 
trade. In 1840 he established the Tazewell Register, at Pekin, a Whig 
paper, advocating the election of Harrison to the Presidency, and after- 
wards was connected with the Peoria RepulMcan. In June, 1862, he was 
chosen Lieut.-Col. of the Sixty-Ninth Illinois Infantry. He is now editor 
of the Paducah Sentinel, at Paducah, Ky. Mr. Campbell W. Waite is a 
brother of C. B. Waite, formerly founder of the Liberty Banner, in this 
city, and ex-Chief Justice of Utah. He was born in Throopsville, N.Y., 
in 1832, and learned the printer's trade with his father, in the office of the 
Patriot, published at St. Charles, Kane County, 111. He was afterwards 
associated with T. J. Pickett in the editorship of the Peoria Rejpiiljlican, 
and in 1857 established the Trxie Rejjuhlicaii at Sycamore. 111. In 1872 he 
established a paper at Sycamore called The Democrat, which he edited with 
vigor and ability in the support of Tilden and Hendricks till after the last 
election. Mr. Waite was in the Army, in the Eighth Illinois Cavalry, and 
was also war correspondent of the Chicago Tribune. 



TUE ROCK ISLAND UNION 



Was started in 1862, by J. A. Kuck, formerly of the' Moline Independent. 
The latter paper was the property of R. H. Graham, brother-in-law of Mr. 
Kuck, who had gone to the Army. At the instance of the Republicans of 
Rock Island, Mr. Kuck discontinued the Independent at Moline, and in the 
fall of 1862 moved the press and materials to Rock Island. The first num- 
ber of the Weekly ZTniori was issued Nov. 5, 1862; a daily was also pub- 
lished for a few days. The paper was started in the third story of Bailey & 
Boyle's Block (now Mitchell & Lynde's). Mr. Graham died on the 11th of 
November, only a few days after the paper was started. The publication ot 
the daily was discontinued, but the Weekly Union continued to bs pub- 
lished by Mr. Kuck till May, 1863, when he sold the establishment to M. 
S. Barnes. On the 2d of June Mr. Barnes revived the Daily Union as an 
evening paper. He also published the weekly. The daily has been pub- 
lished continuously from June, 1863, to the present time, but as a morning 
paper since December, 1866, at which date it became the property of Capt. 
Haverstick. 



162 HISTORY OF EOCK ISLAND COUNTY. 

Col. Myron S. Barnes was born in Malone, Franklin County, IST. Y., 
March 4, 18'2-i. His parents were from Vermont. He received a good 
education, and learned the printer's trade in Rochester, IS". Y. He came to 
Illinois first in 1840, but afterwards edited The PlaindeaJer^ at Lapeer, 
Mich. In 1841 lie came to Chicago, where he was editorially connected with 
a paper called The Gem of the Prairies. At the breaking out of the Mex- 
ican War he became a soldier, and at the close of the war was offered the 
position of Second Lieutenant in the Regular Army, which he declined. 
In 1848 he was editorially connected with the JNlilwaukee I)(('dy Commercial., 
the only daily paper then ])ublished in WiscoTisin. In 1849, in partnership 
with II. O. Sholes, he published The American., daily and weekly, at Keno- 
sha, Wis. In 1856 he went East on account of his failing health, and soon 
became editor of the Jersey City Daily Telegraph. In 1852 he was 
one of a company who established the Rochester Daily Times, afterwards 
the Daily Advertiser, and finally the Daily Union, whence he went to 
Ithaca, and there established The Wato/iman, of that city. Returning 
West in 1856, with regained health, he was for a while connected as senior 
editor and proprietor with a Chicago daily paper, published in the West 
Division. In ]858 he moved to Moline, and in connection with Robert H. 
Graham, published the Moline Independent for one year. In 1859 he came 
to Rock Island and became one of the editors of The Register, a tri-weekly 
Republican paper. After a somewhat eventful experience in the late war, 
he purchased the Rock Island Union, -as, above stated, in Ma;;, 1863, and 
published the paper till August, 1864, when he sold the establishment to 
Major William Caffery. Major Caffery had foimerly been connected with 
the Whiteside County Republican and the Fort Madison Flaindealer, the 
latter of which he sold and came to Rock Island in 1864., He was con- 
nected with the Union only three months, when he sold it back to Col. 
Barnes late in the fall of 1864. Col. Barnes conducted the paper till the 
fall of 1866, when he sold to Capt. L. M. Haverstick. Lie has since been 
connected with the Dubuque Daily Times, the Chicago Daily Neios, and 
The Free Press at Galesburg, 111., the latter of which he is still publishing 
as an independent Democratic paper. 

Captain Haverstick jDurchased the Union of M. S. Barnes in Dec, 
1866. He subsequently bought the Moline Republican, which he merged 
with the Union, and still kept a job printing office at ]\[oline. xi few years 
later he sold the Moline office to Messrs. Lowe and Gilson, who started the 
Moline Revievi. 

Capt. L. M. Haverstick is a native of Cumberland County, Penn.,born 
January 4, 1842. In 1861 he graduated at Dickinson College, Penn. In 
August, 1862, he enlisted as a private in the 130th Pennsylvania Infantry, 
and at the battles of Antietam and Fredericksburg was severely wounded 
in the arms and legs, which so disabled him that he was mustered out of 
the service in May, 1863, having been previously promoted to the Captaincy 
of his company. During the summer of 1863 he became editor of the 
Baltimore (Md.) County Union, by the purchase of oneJialf interest in 
that paper, which was the second in the State to advocate emancipation. By 
contract, in 1865, he became State ])rinter, and in 1866 was a candidate for 
the Maryland Legislature, and ran ahead of Ins ticket in his district. In 
Decembei-, 1806, he came to Rock Island, and, as before stated, purchased 
the Union. He remained editor of the Union till September 23, 1874, 
when he was succeeded by Walter Johnson. From March, 1871, to April, 



HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. 163 

1873, Capt. Haverstick was Postmaster at Rock Island. In February, 1876, 
he again became owner of one-fourth of the Union establishment, and in 
June resumed charge as chiet editor, remaining till he again sold his inter- 
est in October, 1876. He built and owns the Union Block. As an editor 
he was able and indefatigable. 

On the 1st of July, 1867, M. D. Merrill bought a two-fifth interest in 
the Union, and devoted himself to its business interests till about June, 
1860, when he sold back to Capt. Haverstick and retired. Mr. Merrill came 
to this city in 1853. In 1858 and 1860 he Avas elected Sheriff of the 
county. He is at present a member of the Board of Education of Bock 
Island. 

In the summer of 1869 Bichard Crampton bought of Captain Haver- 
stick a one-half interest in the Union, and that fall the office was moved 
into Peter Friq's block over Cram])ton's book store. In the summer of 
1872 Captain Haverstick repurchased Crampton's interest, and erected the 
Union building now occupied, into which the establishment was moved in 
the fall of 1872. Mr. Crampton is well known as the most enterprising and 
successful book dealer ever in Bock Island. He was born in Ireland, Jan. 
7, 1838, and came to Bock Island in 1854. 

In the spring of 1873, Oscar A. Barnhart came to this city and pur- 
chased a one-half interest in the Union, dating from Jan. 1, 1873. He was 
one year connected with the paper in the capacity of foreman of the job 
department. He learned the printer's trade in the lieporter office at Knox- 
ville. 111. After leaving the Union office, he established a job printing 
office in Bock Island, which he still carries on. 

THE UNION PRINTING COMPANY. 

The Union Printing Co. was organized in March 1874, with a capital 
of $20,000, 75 per cent, ot which was paid up July 1st, when the company 
purchased the Union establishment of L. M. Haverstick for $15,000. 

The original stockholders and officers were L. M. Haverstick, President; 
A. E. Wells, Yice President; and Walter Johnson, ISecretary and Treasurer. 

In September of that year the half interest of Captain Haverstick was 
purchased by H. C. Cleaveland and J. J. Parks, when Walter Johnson 
became president and editor, and II. C. Cleaveland secretary and treasurer 
and business manager. 

In July, 1875, H. C. Cleaveland sold his stock to J. J. Parks, and in 
August J. J. Parks sold his stock, half interest, to A. A. Morey, who 
became secretary and treasurer. In February, 1876, Mr. Morey resold his 
stock to Mr. Parks, and Mr. Parks subsequently resold a quarter interest to 
Captain Haverstick, who resumed connection with the piper as editor in 
June, 1876, and was elected president again in August following. 

In March, 1876, Mr. Parks sold his remaining quarter interest to Geo. 
M. Luken, who was made superintendent of the job department, and at the 
annual meeting in August, was elected treasurer, the office of vice president 
being abolished. At the meeting, Walter Johnson was elected secretary. 

In October, 1876, Captain Haverstick's quarter interest was purchased 
by W. II. Burdett, and in November officers were elected as follows : Pres- 
ident, Walter Johnson ; Secretary, W. H. Burdett ; Treasurer, G. W. 
Luken. Mr. Wells has continued a director from the outset. 

In the division of work Walter Johnson and W. H. Burdett were made 
joint editors, G. W. Luken general superintendent of the job depart- 



164 HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. 

ment, and A. E. Wells general superintendent of the newspaper printing. 

Mr. Johnson was born in London, England, and came to this country 
with his parents, who settled in Clinton, Iowa, in 1851. In 1865 he 
located in Davenport, and in 1866-7 did his first journalistic work as assistant 
city editor of the Democrat. In 1S68 he was engaged as a general assistant 
in the editorial department of the Rock Island Union., on which paper he 
has labored ever since, with the exception of the summer of 1873, which he 
spent in Chicago as a member of the editorial staff on the Inter-Ocean. On 
the 1st of July, 1874, the Union Printing Company, which had been organ- 
ized some months previously, purchased the Union and have since retained 
it, Walter Johnson having a fourth interest in the company. 

Henry C. Cleaveland became interested in the Union in Sept., 1874, 
and was its business manager till July 10, 1875, when he sold out. lie is 
now in the firm of Hayes & Cleaveland, insurance business, in Rock 
Island. 

George M. Luken, who purchased a fourth interest in the Union., in 
March, 1876, was born in Louisville, Ky., and came to Rock Island first 
with his parents in 1838. He learned the art of printing in the Register 
office at Mount Carmel, 111. Since March, 1876, he has had charge of the 
job department of the Rock Island Union. 

William Henr}^ Burdett, one of the editors of the Union, was born in 
Manchester, England, July 20, 1837, and came to reside in the United 
States in 1869. He was at one time city editor of the Rock Island Argus. 
On the 17th of Oct., 1876, he purchased a one-fourth interest in the Union^ 
of Captain Haverstick, and has since been one of its editors. 

THE AMERICAN LAW REPORTER. 

Such was the title of a neat quarto weekly paper, started at Davenport, 
by L. G. Johnson, in the fall of 1872, and afterwards removed to the Union 
Block printing office in Rock Island, where it died, after an existence of 
eighteen weeks, for want of support. Mr. Johnson afterwards studied law, 
at the University Law School at Ann Arbor, Mich., and was admitted to the 
bar by the Supreme Court of Illinois. 

THE LIBERTY LEAGUE. 

In the spring of 1873 the printing office in Union Block was leased or 
purchased by Robert Tompkins and Isaac N. Kirkpatrick, who started a 
paper called The Liberty League in the interests of the liquor sellers of 
Rock Island and adjoining cities. It maintained an existence of only two 
or three weeks. Col. Dan forth reports Johnson as saying that somebody 
stole the material of the office, run it off in the night, and shipped it to 
Burlington, Iowa, and sold it. And that, he adds, was the end of The 
Liberty League and of the Union Block printing office. 

THE BEOBACHTER. 

The first German newspaper printed in Rock Island was \X\q, Beobachter 
am Mississlppian, a weekly started by Magnus Mueller in 1 857. It was 
printed in Charles Buford's block, and edited "by Dr. Fr. Ciolini, a Bavarian, 
who had been educated as a ])hysician at the University of Berne, in Switzer- 
land, and came to Rock Island some time prior to 1856. He resided here 
and practiced medicine several years, and was an able writer and public 
speaker. 




CAPTAIN L. M. HAVERSTICK, 
Rock Island. 



HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. 167 

THE CHRONIK DES WESTENS. 

In December, 1859, the material of the Beobachter ofBce was pur- 
chased by Adam and George Leiberknecht, who, on the first of January, 
1860, started a weekly German newspaper, called the Chronik des Westens. 
The name was afterwards changed to Monitor des Westens. This paper, 
like its predecessor, was neutral in politics. It ceased to exist in 1863. 

Some time after it was started, Adam Leiberknecht disposed of his 
interest to his brother George, and removed to Geneseo, where he has since 
been connected with the Geneseo Repuhlic. The office remained idle on 
the hands of its owner for some time after the discontinuance of the paper, 
when it was finally sold and removed from the city. George Leiberknecht 
removed to Geneseo and engaged in business, where he still resides. 

THE NEUE VOLKS ZEITUNG. 

On the 30th of August, 1875, the first number of a handsome semi- 
weekly paper, entitled Neue Yolks Zietung, was issued from Zeis' building 
on the northeast corner of Eighteenth street and Second avenue. It was 
started by Charles C. Winter, one of the editors of the Westliche Post, of 
St, Louis, who had come here during the April previous to inspect the pros- 
pects for such an enterpi-ise. The paper was a success from the start. In 
politics it was thoroughly independent, and it has maintained this position 
admirably throughout. On the 15th of September, 1875, the office was 
moved to the Union office on Eighteenth street. 

Mr. Winter was born in Heidelberg, Germany, April 21, 1842, and 
was "educated at the celebrated university of that city. He entered the 
publishing house of his father, and in 1866 came to this country, ever since 
which he has been a contributor to the American press. Under his enter- 
prising and able management, his paper has attained a good standing. 



CHURCHES OF ROCK ISLAND. 

FIRST METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. 

The first meetings which resulted in the formation of this church were 
held at the residence of Judge Spencer, in 1833, and Rev. Asa McMurtree 
was the preacher. A school house was built in 1836, which became the 
house of worship of the society till their first church was erected in 1S41. 
That church was built at a cost of about !fil,000, and stood on the north- 
west corner of Union Square. The present church edifice, corner of Second 
Avenue and Nineteenth Street, was built in 1855, at a cost of r$20,000. The 
following were the members of the original class formed at Judge Spencer's 
in 1833: Calvin Spencer and wife, Zerah Spencer, Sally Case, William 
Brasher, Jane M. Brasher, James Thompson and Caroline Thompson — 
eight members. 

Tlie first pastor. Rev. Asa McMurtree, came here in 1833. The fol- 
lowing, in the order named, have been his successors: Revs. C. D. James, 
Asa D. AVest, Norris Hobart, J. B. Kirkpatrick, C. N.Wager, G. G. Worth- 
ington, Andrew Coleman, Freedom Haney, B. Searle, Zadock Hall, J. O. 
Gilbert, R. C. Rowley, G. L. Sutcliff", William Parker, S. G. J. Worthing- 
ton, J. W. Flowers, W. H. Hunter, A. P. Graves, John P. Brooks, L. B. 

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168 HISTOEY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. 

Kent, Richard Hanej, J. M. Ehea, C. C. Knowlton, W. C. Knapp, and II. 
M. Laney, the present pastor. The church now numbers 275 members, 
and tlie Sunday-school about 300. 

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCU. 

This church at first commenced its meetings in private houses, and for 
some time held service in the Court House. In 1844, the "brick school- 
house," then standing on Union ►'"'quare, was purchased for $45.36, and 
fitted up for a place of worship. The church was organized at the house of 
Lemuel Ludden, June 4, 1837, with seven original members, viz : Titus 
Gilbert, Zachariah Cook, Barbara Cook, Lemuel Ludden, Silah Ludden, 
Phoebe Skinner, and Nancy Taylor. The first church building was erected 
in 1848, and cost about $3,500. This was sold, and the present edifice 
erected in 1870— cost, $18,000. 

The pastors have been as follows: Titus Gillet, Aug. 20, 1837, to Feb., 
1844 ; Ezra Fisher, March 16, 1844, to March 15, 1845 ; Daniel Dye, July 
19, 1845, to Sept. 26, 1846 ; J. W. Denison, Nov., 1846, to April 30, 1850; 
F. Ketchum,June 15, 1850, to May 28, 1854; W. W. Sawver, June 24, 
1855, to May 27, 1858 ; O. Briggs,' April 20, 1859, to Nov.', 1861; Isaac 
Gray, Jan., 1862, to July 19, 1865 ; E. C. M. Burnham, Oct. 16, 1865, to 
Oct., 1867 ; Henry Davis, D. D., Nov. 27, 1867, to 1870 ; J. S. Mabie, 
Jan. 1, 1871, to Feb., 1876 ; E. Nisbet, D. D., April 1, 1876, and is pres- 
ent pastor. 

The following members of this church have become preachers : W. W. 
Phares, N. Elton, John L. Jackson. The church numbers 200, and has a 
mission school-house worth, with lot, $2,000. 

SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH. 

The Second Baptist Church (African) was organized April 19, 1875. 
Its first meetings were held in the Mission Baptist school-house, for one 
year. Then they purchased a lot on the corner of Ninth street and Fifth 
avenue, on wliich they erected their church building, and occupied it on 
the 30th of January, 1876. The cost of the building was $670. Member- 
ship 23 ; number in the Sunday-school, 25. Present pastor, Rev. R. 
Hawkins. 

GERMAN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. 

Organized May 16, 1871, with 33 members. The building at present 
in use was bought of the United Presbyterian congregation for $450. Rev. 
August Busch was pastor from April 24, 1872, till (ictober 24, 1873. De- 
cember 20, 1874, Rev. C. G. Vor Thoren M^as called, and is the present 
pastor. The church has 20 members, and from 40 to 50 in the Sabbath- 
school, 

EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN IMMANUEL CHURCH. 

Organized in 1856. Church on the corner of Fifth avenue and Twen- 
tieth street. This church holds the unaltered Augsburg Confession of 
Faith. It has a membership of 125, and a day school connected with the 
parish, which employs two teachers. Rev. C. A. Meunicke, pastor. 



HISTORY OF EOCK ISLAND COUNTY. 169 

FIKST SWEDISH BAPTIST CHUECH. 

Fifth Avenue between Twentietli and Twenty-first streets. This church 
held its first services in a httle school-house on the public square. It was 
oriJ^anized as a church August 13, 1853, with three members, viz : A. T. 
Mankee, P. Soderstrom, and Frederika Bolberg. Rev. L. L. Frisk is pas- 
tor, under whose administration the church established a mission, and built 
a parsonage in Moliue in 1865. The church edifice in Rock Island was 
built in 1855, costing about 1,500. The succession of pastors has been : 
Revs. G. Palanquist, A. G. Swedberg, A. Norelius, N. G. Rundquist, O. 
Lindh, and the present minister. Rev. L. L. Frisk. 

Four successful missionaries have been sent out from this church to 
the West, out of whose labors have grown several churches. Present mem- 
bership TO ; Sunday-school 50. 

TEINITY (episcopal) CHUECH, 

Some time prior to 1853, Rev. Mr. Louderback held Episcopal services 
in Rock Island, in a hall in W. L. Lee's block. The first recorded vestry 
meeting of Trinity parish was held Nov. 12, 1853, and it was about that 
time that an organization was effected, Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Harris, Mrs. 
Langley, Mrs. Joseph Brackett, Mrs. Goldsmith, and Mr. Bailey Daven- 
port being among the original members. The first church edifice was com- 
pleted June 11, 185T, anctcost $2,000. The present church, costing $16,000, 
was completed on the 30th of January, 1870. 

Rev. L. Goodale was elected first rector, October 18, 1854, and resigned 
May 1, 1857. lid was followed by Rev. Mr. Stanley, who resigned April 
15, 1860, and was succeeded by Rev. Mr. Magill. After him, from 1863 to 
1865, there was only occasional services. In May, 1865, Rev. Prof. Brooke, 
of Griswold College, began to ofiiciate regularly and continued one service 
a day for three years. He was followed by Rev. Mr, Hoyt, one year, and 
he by Rev. Dr. Powers, two months. The present rector. Rev. Theodore I. 
Holcombe, B. D., was called to the parish May 1, 1869. 

The parish is now one of the best in the diocese, outside of the city of 
Chicago. It numl)ers 150 members, with about the same number in the 
Sabbath-school, and has connected with it Grace Church Mission at Moline, 
numbering about 50 persons. 

UNITED PRESBYTEEIAN CHUECH. 

This church was organized July 1, 1851, in the " Seminary Building," 
now Christie's Cracker Factory, where the first meetings were held. Twenty 
persons constituted the original membership, the first Board of Elders being 
Erskine McClelland, James Todd, and Hugh Warnock. The first church 
building cost about $1,200, and was completed in January, 1854. The 
present cliurch was completed in May, 1876, and occupied about the same 
date— cost, $10,000. 

The succession of pastors has been as follows : Rev, J. R. McCalister, 
from July 1, 1854, to July 1, 1860 ; Rev. W. H. Jefters, from July, 1860, 
to Sept. 1861 ; Rev. Henry Wallace, from April, 1863, to April, 1871 ; 
Rev. John A. Reynolds, present pastor, has had charge of the church since 
July, 1872. Present membership, 76 ; Sunday-school, 110, 



170 IIISTOBT OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY. 



SWEDISH EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH. 

The movement to establisli this church began by the pastor of the 
church at Moline lioldino- services in private houses. In 1870 an ori^-aniza- 
tion was elFected, consisting of members formerly belonging to the Swedish 
Lutheran Church ot Moline. The church, which cost $2,500, was built in 
1870, on the corner of Tenth street and Eighth avenue. Rev. S. Benson, 
from Moline, served as pastor till 1873 ; then Rev. V. Setterdahl to 1874 ; 
Rev. T. IST. Hasselquist, D. D., the present pastor, and President of August- 
ana College, has been in charge of the church since September, 1875. The 
church now numbers 125 members, and 30 in the Sunday-school. 



GERMAN M. E. CHURCH. 

Organized in 1855, this church has now about 30 members and a Sun- 
day-school of between 40 and 50. In 1856 the first church was built, 
which in 1874 was superseded by the present building, on the corner of 6th 
avenue and 14th street. It cost about $4,000. Among the original mem- 
bers were H. Brockmann, J. Rawser, Ph. Sherer, C. Wagner. The follow- 
ing have officiated as pastors: Ulrich Yon Gunter, three years; William 
Winter, one year; P. Helwig, three years; Ph. Hehner, three years; F. R. 
Heintz, three years; C. Paish, three years; J. G. Lart, three j^ears; R. 
Irmsher, one year; Ph. Barth, one year. Rev. S. Saegesser, present pas- 
tor, settled over the church in September, 1876. 

■ ST. Joseph's (catholic) church. 

Formerly known as the Congregation of St. Mary's Church. The former 
church having been sold to the German Catholics of Rock Island, the first 
Presbyterian Church M-as bought and refitted in 1874, and is now occupied 
under the title of St. Josei^h's Church. It is located on Second avenue. 

The first Catholic congregation was formed in Rock Island under the 
charge and with the occasional M^ork of Father Alleman, a German Domin- 
ican Friar, who died in St. Louis about ten years ago. He was famous as 
an indefatigable and estimable missionary. The congregation was com- 
posed of Irish, German and French emigrants chiefly. The names of the 
original members now extant are not very many. John Linahan and E. 
Littig are the best known. 

Services were at first held in a cooper shop. After this period Father 
Alleman built a small Catholic Church on the corner of Dock street, where 
St. Mary's now stands. The singularity of that was in the fact that all 
the cut stone was brought from Nauvoo and taken from the ruins of the 
Mormon Temple there. At the taking down of the church the old stone 
was again used for the pastor's residence. St. Mary's Church was built in 
1866. 

The following have been pastors of St. Joseph: Rev. J. G. Alleman, 
Rev. John P. Donelon, author of "My Trip to France," " Year in the Holy 
Land," Rev. P. J. Murphy, Rev. P. T. McElherne, and the present pastor, 
Rev. Joseph P. Roles. 

St. Joseph's numbers now about 2,000 souls, and 250 children are 
taught in the Sunday-school. 



IIISTOEY OF rock; ISLAND COUNTY. 171 

ST. mart's (catholic) church. 

The congregation of this church was a part of the general Catholic 
body of the city of Rock Island prior to the establishment of St. Joseph's 
parish in 1871. With a view of forming two congregations, one for the 
English speaking people and one for tlie Germans, the Presbyterian Church 
on Second avenue was purchased and retitted for the latter in 1874, and 
the old church of St. Mary's on Fifth avenue, which had been in use since 
1866, was assigned to the German Catholics. Hev. C. Schnickel became 
pastor of St. Mary's August 2, 1871, on the same day that St. Joseph's was 
dedicated by Bishop Foley. St. Mary's parish comprises about 100 fami- 
lies of the German population of the city, and has connected with it a 
parochial school of about 70 pupils. 

CENTKAX, PEESBYTEB.IAN CHURCH. 

The first step taken towards the organization of a Presbyterian church 
in Rock Island was at a meeting in the dining-room of the old Rock Island 
House, Nov. 27, 1837. Rev. John Montgomery and Rev. I. Pillsbury 
were present as a committee of the Presbytery. After a sermon by Rev. 
Mr. Pillsbury, ten persons, whose names follow, united in forming a church, 
viz. : William Dickson, A. C. Donaldson, Ann M.Conway, Mary Donald- 
son, Phcebe II. Donaldson, Miriam C. Dickson, A. F. Rnssell, David M. 
Dickson, Benjamin McKay and Sarah McKay. 

The name given this church was " The First Presbyterian Church of 
Stephenson, Illinois. " The regular succession of pastors has b:en as fol- 
lows : Rev. Michael Hermmer, from June, 1838, till 1811 ; Rev. J. A. 
Woodruff, from 1811 till 1811 ; Rev. Mr. Cleland, from 1841 till Nov. 16, 
1847 ; Rev. E. W. Larkin, from Aug, 24, 1818, till Aug., 1853 ; Rev. F. 
P. Monfort, from Dec, 1853, till Aug., 1854 ; Rev. S. T. Wilson, from 
Sept., 1851, till Nov., 1868 ; Rev. H. A. Newell, froin April, 1869, till 
July 15, 1873. From this last date the church was supplied till Dec. 
15, 1873, when the present pastor. Rev. John R. Findley, was called. 

In the summer of 1848 a second Presbyterian church was formed in 
Rock Island. The ministers officiating were Rev. A. Kent, of Galena, 
and Rev. S. W. Blanchard, of Galesburg, 111. The services were held in 
the Court House. Seven persons entered the new organization by letters, 
viz.: M. B. Osborn, Elizabeth Osborn, Sarah E. Osborn, Samuel Gaghe- 
gan, Nicholas Lynch, A. Purdy and Delia Purdy. 

This church was under the supervision of wlia,t was then known as the 
New School, while the First Church belonged to the Old School Presby- 
terian body. The Second Church, during the days of its separate existence, 
had the following pastors : Rev. Israel iTwinell, from the summer of 1849, 
for six months, when he resigned ; Rev. D. B. Holt, from 1850 till 1853 ; 
Rev. H. II. Hays, D. D., first for two years, and after an interval of two 
years, again till 1858 or '59 ;. The interval of two years was supplied by 
Rev. W. H. Spencer. In 1859 Rev. James Caldwell took charge of the 
church and officiated two years. After an absence of two years, he again 
became pastor, leaving finally in 1866, when he was succeeded for one year 
by Rev. Mr. Whetmore, who was followed by Rev. E. L. Burnett, who 
remained till the two churches were formally united, in May, 1870. 

The church formed out of this union was called "The Presbyterian 



172 HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. 

Churcli of Rock Island," and so remained till the 28tli of May, 1875, when 
the "Broadway Presbyterian Church " was organized out of its members, 
and the mother churcli took the name of the '"Central Presbyterian Church 
of Pock Island." 

At first this churcli, under its original name, worshipped in a little, 
one-story frame school house, on the corner of Deer and Orleans streets, 
subsequently remo\ed to another lot and occupied as a dwelling. Then 
liev. Mr, Woodrufi" preached in one room of his OAvn dwelling, on Orleans 
street, two blocks west of the former place. From this place the congrega- 
tion moved to Buifalo street, and occupied the second story of a house 
which had been built by Col. John Buford, and which was used as a school 
room and Public Hall. The building is still standing immediately south 
of the old woolen mill. The first house of worship of this body was erected 
in 1S45, on lot No. 1, on block No. II, in the lower part of Pock Island. 
It is still standing and has been recently used as a Catholic school room. 
The Second Church also built a house of worship 25x10, on the site of the 
present Central Cliurch. In 1855 the present church was built. On the 
18th of September, 1871, it was demolished by a fearful tornado, but was 
immediately re-built in its present form, and re-occupied July 4, 1875. 

During the separate existence of the First Churcli, the building now 
owned and occupied by the congregation of St. Joseph's (Catholic) Church 
was built. It involved the church heavily in debt, and after the union of 
the First and Second Churches, was sold to the Catholics. 

The Central Church building on Second avenue is a substantial and 
commodious, and even elegant, structure. The present membership of the 
cliurch is very large, with a large and flourishing Sunday-school. 

BROADWAY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. 

This church is located in the eastern part of the city, and its members 
are at present erecting a beautiful and costly house of worship, on the cor- 
ner of Twenty-third street and Seventh avenue. Previous to the demolition 
of the Presbyterian church on Second avenue, the members of the Broadway 
Church composed part of that body ; but on that occasion they applied to 
the Presbytery for a separate organization. Their request was granted, and 
on the 28t:h of May, 1875, the church was organized in the lecture-room of 
the Presbyterian Church, by a committee of the Rock River Presbytery, 
consisting of Rev. Josiah Miligan, Rev. J. H. More, and Elder Snyder. 
Forty-five received letters of dismission, to join the new organization known 
as " Broadway Presbyterian Church." This church now hold service in 
the basement of their new building. 

Rev. 0. D. Nott temporarily supplied the church for five months. The 
present pastor, Rev. T. II. IIench,was elected Nov. 1, 1875. Present mem- 
bership, 1U2 ; attendance at the Sabbath-school, 166. 

CHIPPIANNOCK CEMETERY, 

which means " City of the Dead," was organized in 1855, at which date 
sixty acres of land were purchased, beautifully located one mile south of the 
city limits. The original cost of the ground and improvements was $10,000 ; 
since, $16,000 more have been expended in beautifying this secluded retreat. 



HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. 173 

Bj the terms of tlie charter, one-half the receipts were to be expended upon 
the _2jrounds, but the company have liberally expended about three-fourths the 
amount in that direction. 

The grounds are beautifully laid out in serpentine drives and walks, 
according to a plan made by Mr. Hotchkiss, who laid out the celebrated 
Greenwood Cemetery. They have been ornamented by the natural growth 
of timber, and by the addition of every variety of tree and shrub that will 
grow in this climate. The cemetery is under the management of a Board 
of five Directors, as follows : H. Hakes, President ; P. L. Mitchell, Secre- 
tary and Treasurer ; S. S. Guyer, J. M. Buford and B. D. Buford, 
Members. 

THE OLD SETTLEPwS' PIONEER ASSOCIATION 

of Rock Island County was organized Jan. 10, 1866, and at present numbers 
about 400 members. Meetings for the election of officers are held on the 
first Monday in February of each year ; a social re-union and picnic is held 
on each Fourth of July, and an annual supper on the 22d of February, 
Washingtons's Birthday. These occasions are usually fraught with good 
cheer on the part of the " old settlers " and their friends, who assemble to 
reaew their fellowship of the days of "lang syne," and rehearse their recoF 
lection of forty and nearly fifty years ago, when Indians' wigwams were more 
plentiful in this region than the cabins of white settlers. A few there are, 
still living, who recollect those days, who were among the earliest settlers 
of this locality, but most of the pioneers have passed away. This society 
admits to its membership as " Old Settlers " all who came to the county 
prior to or during the year 1845. The present officers are : James Taylor, 
President ; E. C. Cropper, Secretary ; William E. Brooks, Treasurer, 

ROCK ISLAND TURN-GEMEINDE. 

Organized April 16, 1857; incorporated in 1869. It consists of about 
sixty members. The regular business meetings of this society are held on 
the first Wednesday in each month. Tuesday and Friday evenings are de- 
voted to gymnastics, and Thursday and Saturday evenings to debating and 
music. The lectures given by this society are of a peculiarly interesting 
character, and are ably supported and well attended by the members. This 
society contemplate soon erecting a new Hall, which will be both elegant 
and commodious. The following are the present officers : August Hues- 
ing. President ; Basil Winter, Master of Gymnastics; Henry Schill, 
Recording Secretary ; P. Winter, Corresponding Secretary ; Thomas E, 
Schindler, Treasurer. 

ROCK ISLAND ATHLETE CLUB. 

This institution was founded by some twenty young men, in January, 
1873, when a gymnasium was furnished, and athletic exercises formed the 
chief features of the club. There are now about one hundred active, payino- 
members, and while the gymnasium is still kept up, it has ceased to be the 
principal object. Older gentlemen have joined the club, and its present 



174 HISTOET OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. 

elegantly furnished rooms, on Illinois street, over the First National Bank, 
consist of a billiard parlor, containing two very handsome billiard tables, a 
card and reception room, a chess room and a gymnasinm, which are open to 
members at all hours, no gambling or intoxicating liquors being allowed on 
the premises. The club runs a course of lectures and readings every winter, 
employing the best talent only. The membership fee is $1U, and dues $2 
per quarter. The officers are : Joseph Gaskell, President ; C, W. Dunham, 
Yice President ; JDr. 0. C. Carter, Treasurer ; G. F. Evans, H. J. 
Lanorey and Spencer Gregg, Executive Committee ; J. S. Dart, Librarian. 

EOCK ISLAND COUNTY AGRICULTUKAL SOCIETY. 

This society was organized in 1871, and has held four annual fairs and 
several trotting meetings. The grounds of the society are immediately 
south of the city of Rock Island, on the road leading to Milan. About 
forty acres are enclosed, upon which are situated buildings for offices during 
the annual fairs, a large horal hall, an amphitheatre capable of seating hve 
thousand people, and a large number of stalls and pens suitable for stock. 
The track — a half mile in length — is a very excellent one, and every year a 
large number of noted horses are to be found competing for the liberal 
purses offered by the society. The society offers about $5,000 cash premi- 
ums yearly, and the fair of 1875, has been pronounced " one of the best 
county fairs ever held in the State." The officers for 1876-7 are as follows: 
President, W. L. Sweeney, Rock Island; Yice President, C. II. Deere, Mo- 
line; Treasurer, S. K. W. Field, Rock Island; Secretary, J. J. Parks, Rock 
Island; Cor. Sec, H. C. Cleveland, Rock Island. 

ROCK ISLAND LODGES. 

MASONS. 

Hall over the Rock Island National Bank on Second avenue. 

Trio Lodge No. 57, instituted Oct. 4, 1848. Regular communications 
first Thursday in each month. Officers: James M. Montgomery, W. M.; 
Isaac Webster, S. W.; John H. Lloyd, J. W.; Henry Burgower, Treas.; 
Louis Bradford, Sec'y; R. M. Sweeney, S. D.; Thomas Johnston, J. D. 

Rook Island Lodge No. 658, instituted October, 1870. Regular com- 
munications first Friday in each month. Officers: Morris Rosenfield, "W. 
M.; P. D. Drake, S. \Y; W. J. Brown, J. W.; W. S. Parsons, Treas.; 
Ephraim Wood, Sec'y; John R. Warner, S. D.; L. Ilolbertson, J. D. 

Barrett Chapter No. 18, R. A. 31., instituted Sept. 30, 1853. Regu- 
lar convocations hrst Tuesday in each month. Officers: H. C. Cleveland, 
H. P.; J. M. Montgomery, K.; J. W. Matthews, S.; A. J. Swanson, 
Treas.; J. M. Boney, Rec; John Seigcrist, C. H.; W. M. King, P. J.; R. 
M. Sweeney, R. A. C; W. J. Brown, J. T. Dixon, J. II. Lloyd, M. Y. 

Rock Island Oouncil No. 20, R. c& S. J/., instituted Oct. 4, 1866. 
Regular assembly first Wednesday in each month. Officers: J. W. Mat- 
thews, T. I. G. M.; Henry Burgower, D. T. M.; G. H. Osborn, P. C. of 
W.; H. C. Cleveland, Rec; J. B. Cargill, Treas.; W. M. King, C. of C; 
Phillip Lloyd, C. of G. 

Adverts Comrnandery, No. 18, Knights Templar, instituted Oct. 23, 
1866. Regular conclaves second Wednesday in each month. Officers: 



HISTORY OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY. 175 

Henry C. Cleveland, E. C; Alexander Steel, Generalissimo; James M. 
Montgomery, C. G. ; Louis Kiesow, Treas. ; W. L. Sweeney, liec.; Joseph 
Gaskill, P.; John Seigcrist, S. W.; William J. Brown, J. W.; John Mat- 
thews, W. ; William G. Morris, St. B. ; Andrew J. Swanson, Sw. B. ; Wil- 
liam M. King, C. G. 

ODD-FELLOWS. 

Hall northwest corner Illinois and Washington streets. 

Rock Island Lodge No. 18, instituted July 4, 1S46. Regular meetings 
every Monday evening. Olhcers: Philip Wagner, N. G.; Oliver Olsen, 
Y. G. ; James Johnson, R. S. ; Charles Engel, Per. Sec; W. L. Sweeney, 
Treas. 

Ucal Lodge No. 60S, instituted March 9, 1876. Regular meetings 
every Wednesday evening. Otilcers: M. S. O'Neil, N. G.; C. V. Post, 
Y. G. ; J. M. Reynolds, R. S. ; George Atlers, P. S. ; Jonas Bear, Treas. 

Rock Island Encampment No. 12, instituted in 1848. Regular meet- 
ings first and third Friday evening in each month. Officers: Stephen 
Stader, C. P.; Philip Wagner, II. P.; Thomas Yates, S. W.: Julius Stroe- 
ley, J. W.; T. A. Johnson, Treas. 

I. o. B. B. 

Island Lodge No. 169. organized January 11, 1872. Officers: Ed. 
Lagare, Pres.; Ed. Kohn, Yice Pres. ; Nate Jacobsen, Rec. Sec; R. R. 
Grotte, Fin. Sec; L. J. Levi, Treas.; Abe May, Mentor; I. Bamberger, 
Asst. Mentor; Isaac Epstein, Warden; J. H. Adler, I. Heinsfenter, H. 
Burgower, I. Bamberger, I. Epstein, Trustees. 

UNITED ANCIENT ORDER OF DRUIDS. 

Hall is Star Block opposite Harper House. 

Rock Island Grove, No. 28, instituted April, 1872. Regular meetings 
every Thursday evening. Officers: Fred. Koch, N. A.; Charles Ritzer, 
Y. A.; Jacob Ziegler, Treas.; Charles Otto, Sec; Peter Sommers, I. G. ; 
Jacob Ilesley, Dept. G. A. 

Charity Orove^ No. 32, instituted October, 1872. Regular meetings 
every Friday evening. Officers: James Hardin, N. A.; Joseph Radel, Y 
A.; Swan Yerngrin, Sec; Conrad Schmidt, Treasurer; Matt. Frederickson, 
I. G.; Charles Oberg, O. G. 

ANCIENT ORDER UNITED WORKMEN. 

Plall over No. 21 West Illinois street. 

Rock Island Lodge No. 1, instituted November, 1875. Regular meet- 
ings every Monday evening. Officers: J. Sutcliff, P. M. W.; J. M. 
Groover, M. W.; J. B. Johnston, G. F.; J. H. Thornton, O.; A. A. 
Stearns, Recorder; C. Swanson, Financier; Gil. Swanson, Receiver; E. 
Martin, I. W.; L. Lawson, O. W.; L. Lawhead, G.; G. W. Lawrence, 
George Stoker, and J. Sutcliff, Trustees. 

Island City Lodge No. 4, instituted June, 1875. Regular meetings 
every Tuesday evening. Officers: Henry Kinner, P. M. W, ; C. M. 
Waters, M. W.; A. Altimus, G. F.; James F. St. Clair, O.; George 



176 HISTORY OF EOCK ISLAND COUNTY. . 

Downs, Jr., G.; George Alter, Kecorder; Jolin T. St. Clair, Financier; 
G. A. Solander, Iveceiver; Jonas Bear, I. W.; James Thompson, O. W. 

Gennania Lodge No. 6, instituted October, 1875. Regular meetings 
every Friday evening. 

GRAND LODGE A. O. U. W. OF ILLINOIS. 

Instituted July 30, 1875. Meetings semi-annually, in January and 
July Officers: E. W. Boyington, P. G. M. W., Hock Island; E. C. 
Palmer, G. M. W., Rock Falls; M. Piggot, G. G. F., Quincy; W. II. Mc- 
Cormick, G. O., Beardstown; George R. Wells, G. G. Streator; G. A. 
Solander, G. Rec, Rock Island; E. Krell, G. Receiver, Rock Island; T. L. 
Mathews, G. W., Virginia. 

MOLINE. 

Moline, the City of Mills, is the chief manufacturing town of Rock 
Island County. It is, moreover, one of the leading manufacturing centres 
of the West, being situated upon a water-power which is practically inex- 
haustible. This power is formed by the Upper Rapids of the Mississippi, 
which begin twenty miles above Moline and are here utilized by a dam 
thrown across from the Illinois shore to the island of Rock Island. This 
dam, with the excavation of the basin above it, increases the natural head 
of the river to eleven feet, and contains a volume sufficient to drive more 
than a thousand times the amount of machinery at present in operation, 
although there are a dozen or more large and flourishing manufactories and 
two of the largest plow factories in the world. 

THE MOLINE WATER-POWER. 

The advantages of this immense water-power attracted the attention 
of some of the early settlers. In a letter addressed to John W. Spencer, 
dated Burlington, Iowa Territory, July 18th, 1838, Hon. John Buford re- 
fers to it and'to a proposed project for its utilization. He had visited the 
Upper Mississippi as far as the site of St. Paul, and liked the situation 
about Rock Island better than any other place he had seen. He predicted 
that at this point a western railroad would tirst strike the Mississippi River, 
and that Rock Island would become the centre of 50,000 population. In 
this curious old letter, Mr. Buford discusses with Judge Spencer a plan for 
a "canal" and mills at the Rapids, where Moline is now situated, the cost 
of which he attempts approximately to reckon up. " In the iirst place," he 
says, " four feet clear fall must be obtained. I would recommend to you to 
have a line of level run from the mouth of the Branch below the rocks and 
near the house occupied by one of your partners, upon the most favorable 
low grounds, and as high up the Rapids as experience and utility will au- 
thorize. I think the ground is most favorably adapted for such an im- 
provement. The average depth of the canal will not exceed nine feet." 

Mr. Buford then makes an estimate of the probable cost of construct- 
ing such a canal, supposing it to be a mile and a half in length, sixty feet 
wide at the top and forty feet at the bottom. He says "it will contain 280 
cubic yards to the rod. One mile and a half is 540 rods; 280 cubic yards 



HISTOEY OF EOCK ISLAND COUNTY. lYT 

to the rod is 151,200 cubic yards, which at lOcts a yard will cost $15,120. 
Add to this IScts a cubic yard for excavating and removing rock out of the 
canal, say 135 rods, or $5,670, and it will make the total sum $21,870." 

To this Mr. Buford proposed to add a grist mill three stories high, 40 
by 60 feet, with two run of burrs, costing $5,000, and a saw mill with two 
run of saws, $2,500 more, "making the grand sum total of $30,000." 

"This establishment," he says, "will build up Stephenson, and as the 
town and county demand, other additions will be added." Mr. Buford also 
recommended in this letter the formation of a joint stock company which 
should purchase and hold the lands along this proposed improvement, and 
he says " sucli lands in ten years will pay the original cost." 

Mr. Buford was at that time or soon became a citizen of Stephenson, 
and was instrumental while in the State Senate in 1840-41 in getting the 
bill passed changing the name of Stephenson to Rock Island. But he was 
never |)ractically identified with the development of the Moline Water- 
loo wer. 

In 1841, Spencer, Sears and White built the first dam at this point. 
It was a wooden dam extending from the Illinois shore to the island of 
flock Island. They also built a saw and a flouring mill on the Moline side, 
just north of where the Moline Plow Company's works now stand. Pitts, 
Gilbert & Pitts bought out Sears & Co., and in 1858 substituted for the old 
wooden dam a new structure composed partly of stone and partly of frame, 
which was removed when the Government commenced the improvement of 
the water power. 

In 1846, Charles Atkinson built a saw mill on the dam, afterwards 
known as the " old red mill," occupied by Chamberlain & Dean. And 
about 1848, Spencer II. White built a mill at the north end of the dam on 
Rock Island. Here also Charles Atkinson started the first planing machine 
ever operated north of St. Louis. 

The immense water power at Moline has been utilized in its present 
form in connection with the Government Works on the island — the great 
inland arsenal and armorv of the United States — afovernment makino- the 
necessary appropriations for the construction of the dam and entering into 
contract with the Moline Water Power Company to complete it and keep it 
in repair at the government cost. 

Notwithstandino; this and the g-reat natural advantages of the situation, 
the business men of Moline are entitled to high rank among the intelligent, 
enterprising and progressive men of the State. The unsurpassed advan- 
tages which Moline afibrds for manufactures of all descriptions, have drawn 
hither that peculiarly practical class of men w^io build factories, organize 
labor and set the wheels of industry running. 

The Moline Water Power Company was organized in 1865, the follow- 
ing being its original oflicers and members: Charles Atkinson, President; 
C. H. Deere, A^ice President; J. M. Gould, Secretary; John Deere, D. C. 
Dimock, John Good, R. K. Swan, J. S. Keator, S. W. Wheelock. 

GOVEENMENT CONTEACT WITH THE COMPANY. 

The Moline Review has the following approved statement of the con- 
tract of the Government with the Water Power Company: 

" The United States Government, in order to avail itself of the Moline 
water-power for running the immense amount of machinery necessary to 



178 HISTORY OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY. 

its great worksliops, in 1867, wliile President Grant was acting Secretary of 
War, entered into a contract with the Water Power Company, by which 
the company ceded to the Government their portion of the power on condi- 
tion that the Government make certain specified improvements, develop the 
power at its own cost, and give the company, in perpetnity, one-fourth of 
the whole, free from rent, repairs and expenses of every kind whatever. The 
Government also contracted to rent additional power to the company at a 
fixed price, so that with the growth of manufactures the power will be- 
come a source of revenue both to the government and to the company. 
Congress made the necessary appropriations to carry out the contract, the 
old dam from the main land to the island was torn out, the reservoir is to 
be deepened, the adjoining banks of the island raised and rip-rapped with 
rock, a wall of the heaviest Joliet stone was built longitudinally with the 
channel of the river, 2,400 feet in length, twenty feet in height, eight feet 
wide at the base, sloping to four feet at the top, with supporting buttresses 
of three feet at intervals of ten feet, the walls pierced at proper distances 
for gates or bulk heads. In addition to this longitudinal wall, an embank- 
ment 1,400 feet.in length, same height as the wall, with a cement core rip- 
rapped on the side next the river, has been built, practically continuing the 
wall and making manufacturing sites a distance of 3,800 feet above the new 
government dam in course of construction, along the entire length of which 
the present head of seven feet can be increased to eleven feet, with the 
the whole volume of the Mississippi River for a feeder." 

This last statement is an exaggeration, for it is only th?it portion of the 
"volume of the Mississippi" which flows on the southern side of the island 
and of its artiflcial extension up the rapids, that enters the reservoir. The 
whole northern half of the river flows on unobstructed and is used for pur- 
poses of navigation. 

OTHER ADVANTAGES. 

The advantages of Moline as a manufacturing center are by no means 
limited to her water power, great and abundant as that is. AVhile coal and 
lead abound in the immediate vicinity, with the river reaching to the im- 
mense lumber regions of the far north on the one hand and to the Gulf of 
Mexico and the tropics on the other, with railroads reaching out into rich 
agricultural regions to the northwest, west and southwest, as well as to the 
east, northeast and southeast, she has unsurpassed facilities for collecting 
the raw materials, and for the distribution of the finished products of her 
mills and manufactories to all parts of the country. Situated in the very 
heart of a rich agricultural region, the cost of living is reduced to a mini- 
mum. The city contained, in 1870, 4,166 inhabitants, and at the present 
time probably not less than 0,000, and is rapidly growing. New industries 
are constantly being added to those already so successfully established. The 
coming spring ]n'omises to see the erection of a large first-class rolling mill 
here. Parties have already been looking over the ground, who will un- 
doubtedly decide in favor of the enterprise. A more promising location 
for such could hardly be found in the West. There are at least 15,000 tons 
of merchant bar iron consumed in Moline, Rock Island and Davenport 
annually, and all the river towns from Quincy to St. Paul, would find it 
their most conv^enient source of supply. Such a mill would find no com- 
petition nearer than Chicago and St. Louis. An extensive wagon manufac- 
turing establishment, at present at Dubu(_[ue, we understand has made 



HISTOEY OF EOCK ISLAND COUNTY. 179 

arrangements to remove to Moline early in the spring. In general terms, 
it may be said the manufacturing interests of the city were never in a more 
promising condition. There is not a manufacturer here who has not all the 
orders he can possibly fill. The following are some of the leading estab- 
lishments, of which the city may well feel proud : 

DEERE & CO. PLOW "WORKS. 

The Deere & Co. Plow -Works have the reputation of being the largest 
establishment of the kind in the world. They employ over 600 hands, and 
the works have a capacity of 500 steel plows, cultivators, sulky and gang 
plows every working day in the year, making a grand aggregate of 150,000 
implements. John Deere, the founder of these mammoth works, was a 
pioneer steel plow maker in the Northwest, having established the Grand 
Detour Plow Works (Lee County, ill.) in 1838, whence ten years later he 
removed to Moline and founded the present establishment. At this time 
the "Deere Plow" is known in all parts of the world, having been shipped 
quite largely to Russia, Australia, South America and Cuba. The build- 
ings are ample to accommodate the immense business carried on. The new 
foundry erected last season is a substantial building 100 by (iO feet in size, 
the old foundry building now being used for pattern shops and core room. 
The main building, four stories high, contains the blacksmith shop, stocked 
with the latest improved machinery, the grinding and polishing room, etc. 
The wood-work shops occupy a building of similar design, three stories in 
height. In this building are the fitting room and the paint shop. The 
power for driving these immense works is derived from five water wheels of 
50-horse power each and a steam engine of lOO-horse power, in the rear of 
the main building, in the front of which are the ofiices. For convenience 
and expedition in shipping, a railroad track runs through the front end of 
the main building, beside which is the elevator, communicating with each 
floor of the building. In addition to the common Deere Plow, which is made 
in various styles, adapted to all kinds of soils, several specialties are manu- 
factured, among which are the Deere Gang Plow, the Triple Gang Plow, the 
Gilpin Sulky Plow, which is the ne j^lus ultra of all plows, and the Advance 
Walking Cultivator. 

THE MOLINE PLOW CO. 

The Moline Plow Company. — This establishment was founded in 1864, 
on a capital of $20,000, with a force of twenty-five hands, turning out only 
1,000 plows per annum. The business grew rapidly, and constant additions 
to the producing capacities had to be made to keep up with the increasing 
demand for the implements turned out. The Company was incorporated in 
April, 1870, with a paid up capital of $400,000. Tlie officers are R. K. 
Swan, President ; G. O. Stephens, Yice-President ; C. W. Lobdell, Secre- 
tary ; A. S. Carson, Treasurer. In 1876, the capital had been increased to 
$600,000, the number of employees to 400 and the product to 50,000 plows, 
amounting to over $l,000,0(>d. The works occupy about two acres of 
ground, and including the several floors, from five to eight acres. The iron 
working shop in whicli are the foundry, blacksmith shop, finishing room, 
hardening furnaces and Holly pump (for protection from fire), is 355 by 60 
feet in size and 30 feet high. The grinding and polishing room, and the 



ISO HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. 

room tor putting together tlie wood-work of plows and cultivators, are each 
100 by 90 feet; in the former are 24 large grindstones and 20 emery wheels. 
The wood-working shop is 200 by 50 feet, and the paint or finishing room 
and the shipping room are of the same size. The product comprises steel 
walking plows, breakers, gang and sulky plows, walking and " Imperial " 
combined riding and walking cultivators, road scrapers, harrows, etc. A 
specialty is made of the "Evans Plow City Sulky Plow," patented in July, 
1876, of which 3,000 will be made for the current year. This is an iron 
frame and beam i^low, strong and durable, and operates easily. 

WAGON WORKS. 

The Moline Wagon Co. was established in 1854, twenty-three years 
agOf and was incorporated in 1872, with a capital of $300,000. The works 
occupy 500 by 300 feet space, with complete and substantial buildings, fitted 
with special machinery invented and manutactured by the Company, which 
insures the utmost accuracy and perfection in every particular. From 200 
to 250 hands are employed, who are required to he caretul, experienced and 
practical mechanics, whose work is under the personal supervision of mem- 
bers of the Company, thus insuring the best, strongest and lightest running 
wagon in the market. Their wagons are all manufactured from the very 
best material, every portion of which is tested before being made up. The 
wheels, before being tired, are thoroughly saturated in boiling linseed oil — 
a sure preventive against loose tires. Their lumber is all thorougly seasoned 
under cover; their machinery is of the best and latest improved in the mar- 
ket, and much of it of the company's own invention, and not in use in any 
other factory in the country. The Moline Wagon Company make the 
largest and best variety of spring wagons to be found in the country, em- 
ploying an exclusive department tor that branch of their business. These 
wagons are better adapted for the Western trade than any other in the mar- 
ket. These works have grown to their present immense capacity from a 
small beginning, through the superior excellence of their productions, 
coupled with the enterprise and well-known business qualifications of the 
present management. The capacity of the works is 150 farm and freight 
wagons and 50 spring wagons per week, aggregating the immense number 
of 10,400 vehicles per year, valued at over half a million dollars. Every 
wagon, sent out is fully warranted to be well made and of the best material. 
Among the specialties of the establishment are the Moline Farm and Plan- 
tation Wagon, furnished with extra-heavy thimble-skein, made of refined 
iron, grooved box bottoms, double cleats in the center, secured by double 
straps, with steps on sides. The Moline Freight Wagons are made of all 
sizes — adapted to freighting purposes on the plains — and can be made of 
sufficient capacity to carry 2(»,C)0() lbs. The "Half Spring Office Wagon" is 
a strong, durable and light running vehicle, used for a delivery wagon, and 
very convenient on a farm. The ''Two-spring Express Wagon," with two 
seats. The " Three-spring Picnic Wagon " is one of the most popular 
wagons in the market, and has given very general satisfaction wherever in- 
troduced, both to the farmer and merchant. The "Three-spring Excursion 
Wagon" has three seats ; the "Platform Spring Wagon" is a very general 
favorite wherever introduced. The " Four-spring Mountain Wagon " is 
very popular in a rocky and broken country, as it always carries its load 
level, and is peculiarly adapted for California and the Rocky Mountains, 



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FOUNDEIES, MACHINE SHOPS AND BOILER WORKS. 

Williams, White & Co., mill furnishers and manufacturers of steam 
engines, mill machinery, boilers, couplings, shaftings, etc., have a large and 
flourishing business. This is an incorporated company, of which A. Wil- 
liams is President; M. H. White, Vice-President; and H. A. Ainsworth, 
Secretary and Treasurer. The main building, comprising the wood-working 
department, the ofiice, etc., is 140x-t8 feet in size, two stories high; the black- 
smith shop and engine room, 70x30 feet, and the storeroom, 87x41 feet; the 
foundry, 85x60 feet. These, with the exception of the foundry, are all 
substantial brick buildings. From 50 to 60 men are employed, and the 
value of the annual productions will aggregate from $75,000 to $100,000. 

The Barnard & Leas Manufacturing Co. was incorporated in 1872, with 
a capital of $120,000, though the business was established several years prior 
to that. The present otticers are H. A. Barnard, President; S. J. Leas, 
Vice-President; W. C. Bennett, Secretary and Treasurer. The business of 
the Company is the manufacture of all kinds of flour-mill and warehouse 
machinerv, smut machines, grain separators, etc. They make a specialty of 
their machine for packino- flour and their brush-scouring machines, on both 
of which they received the highest award of merit at the late Centennial 
Exhibition in Philadelphia. The products of this Company are sold quite 
extensively in Great Britain, German}^ and South America. They employ 
about sixty hands, and the value of their production for 1876 amounted to 
$110,000. The prospects for the current year are exceedingly good, and 
their works are run to their full capacity to keep up with their orders. 

The Moline Boiler Works of Messrs. Schillinger & Trumble are run- 
ning with full force on full time, on steam boilers, tanks and sheet iron 
work. They have a commodious brick building, 80x40 feet in size. They 
employ a force often to fifteen hands, and turn out an annual value of 
$25,000 to $30,000. Their boilers are in use in many of the largest estab- 
lishments in the West. 

E. B. Beers & Co. commenced the foundry business in the spring of 
1874, in a small frame building adjoining their present ample and commo- 
dious shops, consisting of main shop, 60x45 feet in size; engine room, 24x 
18 feet, and cleaning room, 20x20 feet. They made a specialty of all kinds 
of light castings, both of iron and brass, for all kinds of machinery, agricul- 
tural implements, etc.; employ eight workmen, and do a business of $15,000 
a year. They have built up a flourishing business, and are full of work at 
all times. 

MALLEABr,E IRON WORKS. 

The Union Malleable Iron Co.— C. S. Ells, President; C. W. Heard, 
Vice-President; H. O. Sleight, Secretary and Treasurer — ife one of the pros- 
perous concerns of the city, It was incorporated in 1872, and from the first 
has been a decided success. The Company have every facility for doing a 
large business. The grounds are ample, being 150 feet front by 400 feet 
deep, with the following buildings: Foundry, 62x117 feet; annealing room, 
50x100; tumbling room, 20x50; finishing room, 50x60; shipping room, 
30x40; pattern room, 30x40; giving 18,654 square feet of ground floor 
room. The office is 20x40 feet, with capacious nre and burglar-proof vault. 
About 75 hands are employed, and an average of 9,000 pounds of metal is 
melted daily the year round. The aggregate sales last year amounted to 



182 HISTOKY OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY. 

over $90,000. Orders are received from all parts of the country. The 
Company have a lar^e trade on the Pacific coast. The Union AYagon Brake 
is one of the specialties of this Company. It has been adopted by some of 
the most extensive wagon-makers, among which we may mention the Mil- 
burn Wagon Company, of Toledo, Ohio; the JSTewton AVagun Company, 
Batavia, 111.; O'Brien Bros., Kewanee, 111.; Moline Wagon Company, 
Moline, 111., etc. It is simple and reliable, entirely automatic, easily ad- 
justed, and each brake will work with either right or left hand, as desired. 
It is very durable, and every part of each brake is fully guaranteed. 

The Moline Malleable Iron Works are carried on by a joint stock com- 
pany incorporated in 1870. H. H. Hill is president and general manger, 
and under his able supervision it is doing a good business. A general line 
of malleable castings for agricultural machinery, etc., are turned out to the 
value of about $60,000 annually. From 30 to 35 hands are employed. 

PUMP WORKS. 

The Moline Pump Comj)any, manufacturers of ' farm pumps, was 
incorporated in 1873, with a paid-up capital of $75,000. The officers are 
A. S. Wright, President and Treasurer, and C. A. Eose, Secretary. The 
works have a capacity of 20,000 pumps a year. They employ about twenty 
hands, who are kept busy on full time. The pumps of this Company have 
a wide reputation throughout the Western States, where their trade princi- 
pally lies. Prospects for the present year are good, and they will do a much 
larger business than last year. 

WOODEN WARE AND LUMBER. 

This is one of the leading industries of Moline, and will undoubtedly 
keep pace with others in growth and importance. 

Dimock, Gould & Co., manufacturers of wooden ware, lumber, lath 
and shingles. This is one of the pioneer establishments of the city, having 
been established in 1852. The present officers are D. C. Dimock, Presi- 
dent; J. M. Gould, Yice-President; C. M. Hill, Secretary and Treasurer; 
C. K. Ainsworth, General Agent. The lumber mills are shut down during 
the winter months, but the wooden ware manufacture runs all the year. 
The Company employ 150 hands, and turned out last year 9.000,000 feet of 
lumber, 300,000 pails, 77,000 tubs, 6,500 dozen wash-boards, and 13,000 
churns. Their trade extends throughout the West, and their freight cars, 
of which the Company have a large number, may be seen on every railway. 
They are putting up an addition to their saw mill, 36x42 feet, for the next 
season's work. 

J. S. Keator & Son, manufacturers of lumber, have a ca])ital of $200,- 
000 invested, and last year turned out 13,725,300 feet of lumber, 3,608,000 
shingles, and 4,422,000 lath. They also run a planing-mill, and make the 
dressing of lumber and manufacture of mouldings a part of their business. 
They employ 125 hands. Mr. J. S. Keator came from Ilonesdale, Wayne 
County, Pa , where he had been engaged in mercantile pursuits, in 1856, 
and, soon after settling in Moline, became interested in a saw-mih with a 
cajjacity of about 3,000,000 feet of lumber annually. This mill was burned 
in 1872, and was immediately rebuilt by Messrs. Keator & Son on a much 
larger scale, at a cost of about $05,000 — size, 165x54 feet, and capacity of 




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HISTORY OF EOCK ISLAND COUNTY. 1S5 

twelve million feet. Messrs. Keator & Son own extensive pine lands, and 
cut their own logs, and have their own steamer on the river. 

SCALE WORKS. 

The Victor Scale Co. was organized in 1870, since which time the 
business has grown yearly, and was never more promising than at the 
present time. S. W. Wheelock is President, and H. W. Candee, Secretary. 
The works were removed several years ago from Dixon, 111., to Moline, as a 
more promising location for the business. Some twenty workmen are em- 
ployed, and the prospects now are that new buildings and increased facilities 
will have to be added, to keep up with the growing demand for these popu- 
lar scales. Although the business of the Company is mainly in the West, 
their trade extends to all parts of the country. 

ORGAN WORKS. 

Lancashire & Turner, proprietors of the Moline Pipe Organ Works, 
established the business of building church organs here in 1871, since which 
time they have run to the full capacity of their works. They have a capital 
invested of abont $15,000, and employ about fifteen workmen. They are 
themselves practical organ builders, having been engaged in that business 
in London, Eng., before emigrating to this country. The prospects for the 
coming season's business are promising, as they have already orders on hand 
amounting to over $10,000 for church organs. They use all the latest im- 
proved machinery, and manufacture all parts of the instruments themselves. 



EAELY HISTOPJCAL EVENTS. 

The original proprietors of the water power, in 1841 or '42, laid out 
some lots on the south side of Main street, o})posite the grounds now occu- 
pied by the plow works and paper mill, and named the place " Rock Island 
Mills." The plat, however, was never recorded. In 1843, Charles Atkin- 
son, D. B. Sears and others, purchased of Huntington Wells a portion of 
his farm lying east of the Rock Island Mills property, and they, together 
with the owners of the latter, laid out the town of Moline, the same year. 
The plat thus laid out constituted the original town of Moline. Subse- 
quently Charles Atkinson laid out his first addition, wdiich was followed by 
his second addition in 1856; since which, various additions have been made 
from time to time, till the place has reached its present corporate dimen- 
sions. It extends on the east to the city limits of Rock Island, and west 
trom that point about one and three-quarter miles, and is about one mile in 
width north and south, with plenty of room to grow in either direction. 

IMoline was quite early incorporated as a town, but the records having 
perished in a fire, we have no authentic information respecting the first 
municipal organization and officers. It was, however, incorporated as a city 
under the general law of the State, approved April 10, 1872. That law 
came in force on the first of July, 1872. On the third of that month a 
petition was presented to the Board of Trustees of the town of M()line, 
asking the question of the adoption of a city government, to be submitted 

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186 HISTORY OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY. 

to the qualified voters of the town for their decision. The petition was 
granted, and in pursuance thereof an election was held on Tuesday, Angust 
6, 1872, resulting as follows: 

For city organization, 261 votes; against city organization, 22 votes; 
for minority representation in the city council, 21 votes; against minority 
representation in the city council, 247 votes. 

On Tuesday, August 29, 1872, the election fur city ofHcers was held, 
and the following named persons were elected: Mayor — Daniel L. Wheel- 
ock; City Clerk — Orrin K. Ferguson; City Attorney— John T. Browning; 
Aldermen — George W. Yinton, Luke E, Hemenway, Jerman S. Keator, 
Marvil II. White, Henry KJalin, Charles W. Lobdell, Swan Hanson, Dan- 
iel W. Dimock, Charles F. Hemenway. 

The following comprises the city official register from 1872 to the 
present time: 

1873. Mayor — John Deere; City Clerk— A. C. Dimock', City At- 
torney — W. J. Entrikin; Alderme/i — George Wittick, H. A. Ains worth, 
L. F. Kerns, II. A. Barnard. 

1874. Mayor — John Deere; City Clerk — D. C. Dimock, Jr.; City 
Attorney — W. J. Entrikin; C/'ty Treasi/rer — C. F. Hemenway; Polioe 
Magistrate — A. F. Swander; Aldermen — Daniel Gault, M. H. White, L. 
E. Hemenway, Everett Wheelock. 

1875. Mayor — D. L. Wheelock; City Clerk — Stephen T. Walker; 
City Attorney — Eugene Lewis; City Treasurer— Z . S. Gillmore; Alder- 
qyien — Henry 0. Wliipple, Eric O. Kerberg, Job Tuffley, C. F. Grautz. 

1876. "Mayor — D. L. Wheelock; City CVt^rA^— Stephen T. Walker; 
City Attorney — Wm.R. Moore; City Treasurer— Qi. F. Hemenway; Alder- 
^Qji — John Shallene, M. II. White, 0. F. Grautz, H. A. Barnard. 



MOLINE PUBLIC SCHOOLS. 

Prefatory to the facts and figures we propose to giv^e touching the 
present excellent graded school system of Moline, w^e shall glance back some 
thirty -five years. In- 1843 the first school house was built. It originated 
in a two-fold interest which it has been peculiar with Americans, especially 
with JSfew England people, always to keep associated, viz.: Religion and 
Education, the School House and the Church. In the early pioneer settle- 
ments, before separate buildings could be afibrded for each of these para- 
mount institutions, they were often brought together under the same roof — 
the school being taught during the week and the school house converted 
into a sanctuary of religion on Sunday. In precisely such a state of feeling 
orio-inated the " old brick school house " of 1843. ''The people," says an 
old settler, " felt the need of schools and of some place in which to hold 
religious meetings." Accordingly the ])roprietors of the town site donated 
two lots ; a subscription was circulated and a school house built, on the site 
of the present engine house. For several years it was used as a place of 
worship on Sundays, by different denominations. 

The first stated teacher in Moline was Joseph Jackman, well known to 
manv of the old settlers, not as a teacher only, but as a worthy citizen and 
an efficient public servant, in the capacity of Town Clerk and Justice of 
the Peace. He came from Massachusetts, where he had formerly been a 



iriSTOEY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. 187 

schoolmate of Hon. Charles Atkinson. The school was subsequently taught 
by S. P. Hodges, late County Clerk, and for many years one of the worthy 
citizens of Moline. 

Mr. Jackman first suggested the idea of graded schools in Moline, 
though it was not till many years after that the system was fully adopted 
and put in successful operation. 

The present system, with the exception of the improvements which are 
constantly being made, dates from April, 1873, when the first Board of 
Education was elected under the City Charter and in accordance with the 
revised school laws. That Board consisted of the following members : C. 
A. AVheelock, President ; H. H. Grover, Secretary ; Wm. H. Edwards, 
Ezra Smith, C. O. Nathan, Jonathan Huntoon. 

The Board this year appointed W. H. Russell Superintendent of 
Schools. Through his labors an elaborate course of study for all the grades 
of the schools was prepared and subsequently adopted by the Board. 

COURSE OF STUDY. 

FIRST GRADE. 

Language — Reading and sj^elling, from charts and blackboard, 250 
words; sentence-making; use of period, interrogation point, and capital let- 
ters for proper names. 

Numbers — Arabic notation to 50; Roman notation to 10; add and sub- 
tract, answer not exceeding 10; addition and subtraction tables, with ob- 
jects, to 10. 

Drawing — Combination of 2, 3, and 4 lines using sticks; Drawino- 
Book No. 1 to page 7. 

Writing — First three principles; formation and analysis of the " short 
letters." 

Ohjectfi — Name, parts and uses of familiar objects, the human body, 
plants, animals, etc. Color; distinguishing, naming and grouping simple 
colors. Form; shape of objects, straight, crooked and curved lines, lessons 
on corners. 

Singing, physical exercise, lessons in morals and manners. 

SECOND GRADE. 

Second Reader — Part I., spelling all the words; uses of all punctua- 
tion marks and capital letters. Exercise in expression, making and writinir 
sentences. 

Numbers — Arabic notation and numeration to 1,000; Roman to 500* 
add and subtract, answer not exceeding 200; addition and subtraction tables 
with objects. 

Drawing — Combination of 5, 6, 7, and 8 lines, using sticks; complete 
Book 1. ^ 

Writing — The principles, formation and analysis of short, semi- 
extended, and extended letters, and combination into easy words. 

Objects — Name parts, qualities, and uses of familiar objects; the hu- 
man body (bones), plants and animals. Form; wave, spiral, virtical, hori- 
zontal, oblique, parallel lines; angles and plane figures. Color; tints and 
shades. Weight and size. 

Music, physical exercise, lessons in morals and manners. 



188 HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. 

THIRD GRADE. 

Language — Second Reader, Part II.; use of capital letters and all 
punctuation marks; oral and written spelling of all the words; practice in 
simple composition, aiid the use of spoken language. 

Ninnhers — Notation and numeration, Arabic and Roman; simple 
examples in addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; addition, 
subtraction and multiplication tables. 

Writing — Book I., using j)encil. 

Objects — Same as in previous grades, extended according to capacity 
of pupils. The senses: voice, its organs; sight, sound, weight, distance, 
place, etc. Lessons on color and form, continued. Drawing book II., 
using pencil. 

Music, physical exercise, and lessons in morals and manners, contined. 

FOURTH GRADE. 

Language — Third Reader; oral and written spelling from reader, all 
words used; instruction and practice in composition and expi-ession. 

Nuiribers — Same as Third Grade, extended; multiplication and divi- 
sion tables; U. S. money; linear measure, liquid measure, dry measure, 
avoirdupois weight, and time tables. Teacher use Primary Lessons as a 
guide. 

Ohjects — Continued; lessons in natural philosophy, with experiments. 
Drawing Book III. 

Writing — Book II., using pen. 

Music, physical exercises, and lessons in morals and manners. 

FIFTH GRADE. 

Language — Complete Third Reader; oral and written spelling all new 
words; composition, and exercise in proper use of language. 

Arithmetia — Elementary to fractions. 

Geography — Taughc orally, using Our World, jNo. 1, as guide for 
teacher. 

Drawing — Analytic, Books 1. and II. 
Writing — Book III. 

Oral instruction in natural science, music, etc., as before. 

SIXTH GRADE. 

Language — Reading Fourth Reader, 100 pages; spelling from reader 
and geography all new words; exercise in composing and writing. 

Arithmetic — Elementary, continued. 

Geography — Our World, No. 1, first half. 

Drawing — Books 11. and III. 

Writing— V>()(A^ IV. 

Music, etc., as before. Oral instruction in natural science, simple 
mechanics, etc., to be used in connection with lessons in composition. 

SEVENTH GRADE. 

Language — Complete Fourth Reader; oral and written spelling all new 
words in reader and geography; language lessons, parts of speech, sentences, 
etc. ; composition and expression. 



HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. 189 

Arithmetic — Elementary, completed. 
Geogra'phy — No. I, completed. 
Drawing — Books III. and IV., analytic. 
Writing — Book V. 
Music, etc., as before. Oral instruction, as in Sixth Grade. 

EIGHTH GRADE. 

Language — Fifth Reader; oral and written spelling all new words from 
reader and geography. Grammar and composition taught orally. 
Arithmetic — Common School, to fractions. 
Drawing — Books IV. and V. 
Writing — Intern i ediate. 
Music, etc., as before. 

NINTH GRADE. 

Language — Reading, U. S. Reader; oral and written spelling all new 
words from reader and geography; analysis of words begun. Grammar, 
etymology, composition, continued; declamation. 

Arithmetic — Common school, to involution. 

Geography — No. 2, 150 pages. 

Drawing — Perspective. 

Writing — Book II. 

Music, etc., as before. 

TENTH GRADE. 

Language — Reading from U. S. Reader; spelling, oral and written, 
from reader, etc.; analysis of words. Grammar, syntax and parsing; U. S. 
history, foot notes of reader learned. Composition and declamation. 

Arithmetic — Common School, completed. 

Geography — No. 2, completed. 

Draicing — Perspective. 

Penmanship — Reviewed. 

Music, etc., as before. 

HIGH SCHOOL. 

FIRST YEAR. 

First Term — Book Keeping, or Arithmetic reviewed. English Analy- 
sis ; Latin Grammar and Reader, or German. Algebra begun. 

Second Term — Algebra continued. English Analysis ; Latin Gram- 
mar and Reader, or German. Physiology begun. 

Third Term — Algebra completed. Rhetoric ; Latin Grammar and 
Reader completed, or German. Physiology completed. 

Compositions, declamations, reading, spelling and etymology of words, 
music, drawing, penmanship, etc. 

SECOND YEAR. 

First Term — Geometry begun. Rhetoric ; Caesar, or German. Zool- 
ogy begun. 



190 HISTORY OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY. 

Second Term — Geometry continued. English Literatui-e begun ; 
Caesar, or German. Zoology completed. 

Third Term — Geometry completed. English Literature completed ; 
Sallust, or German. Botany begun. 

Composition, declamation, reading, spelling, music, etc., as before. 

THIRD YEAR. 

First Term — Natural Philosophy. General History ; Cicero, or Ger- 
man. Botany completed. 

Second Term — Natural Philosoj^hy. General History ; Yirgil, or 
German. Chemistry. 

Third Terim — Logic. Yirgil, or German. Chemistry. 

Composition, declamation, reading, spelling, music, etc., as before. 

TEXT BOOKS. 

The following is a list of text boohs in use : Independent Readers, first 
ftve l)ooks of the series ; Anderson's U. S. Reader and History ; Monroe's 
Sixth Reader, in High School ; Our World Geographies ; Hager's Arith- 
metics ; Greene's Grammar and Analysis ; Krnsi\s Drawing ; Spencerian 
Penmanship ; Bryant & Stratton's Book Keeping; Harkness' Latin Gram- 
mar and Reader ; Aim's German Series ; Tenny's Natural History of 
Animals ; Gray's How Plants Grow ; Loomis' Algebra ; Loomis' Geom- 
etry ; Hitchcock's Physiology. 

GRADATION. 

The public schools comprise four departments, each of which may be 
regarded as a school complete in itself, and yet all are dependent upon each 
other in an ascending order. These are known as Primary, Intermediate, 
Grammar and High School. The Primary comprises grades one, two, three 
and four ; the Intermediate, grades five, six, seven and eight ; and the 
Grammar, grades nine and ten. 

The grades are distributed to rooms according to numbers in grades 
and capacity of rooms. In the Central building, for convenience, are dis- 
tributed two grades to each room ; grades one and two to A room, two and 
three to B room, three and four to C room, etc., thus keeping the highest 
class of any room the same grade as the lowest class of the next higher 
room. By this arrangement it is easy to transfer pupils from a crowded 
room to one less crowded, without affecting the gradation. In the West 
Ward there are in some rooms two, and in others three grades. Pupils are 
promoted from grade to grade as fast as their proficiency in studies pnrsued 
will permit. 

Applicants for admission to the High School are required to pass an 
examination ( oral and written) in which an average standing of not less 
than 75 per cent, shall be attained, in the following subjects : Arithmetic, 
Geograjjli}^, Grammar, U. S. History, Reading, Sj^elling, and Penmanship. 

BUILDINGS. 

During the school year ending March 31, 1871:, the Board purchased 
sites for two new school houses, y\z.^ for the West Ward House, six lots of 



HISTOKY OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY. 191 

Joliii Deere, Esq., in his Addition to the City of Moline, costing $3,000 ; 
for the Eastward House, part of a block of H. R. Edwards, for $1,500 in 
bonds. 

The Central House was erected on the old site, by J. G. Salisbury, at 
contract price of $25,000, though its actual cost is reported at $20,053.16. 
This building contains the High Scliool. It occupies a beautiful site upon 
the blutfs, commanding a view of the three cities, Davenport, Rock Island 
and Moline, the Government Works, the river, and for miles in either 
direction. It is an ornament to the city, in fine architectural proportions, 
and its beautifully terraced grounds, covered with large elms, oaks and 
maples, render it one of the most pleasant spots within the city limits. The 
building is heated by steam, lighted with gas, and fitted up with all tlie best 
modern improvements. 

The AVest Ward liouse was erected during the same year, at a contract 
price of $14,000, by Messrs. Raper, Turner & Kerns. Its actual cost as 
reported by the Board, was $l-i,812.54. It is also a fine building, with 
pleasant rooms and w^ell shaded grounds, and admirably adapted to the com- 
fort and convenience of pupils and teachers. 

The aggregate expenditures for this school year were $67,529.14. The 
number of teachers employed was fifteen; the number of pupils of school 
age in the district, 1,533. 

The following year Prof. Lyman Gregory was elected Superintendent, 
and has continued ever since efficiently to discharge the duties of that 
oflEice. He is a zealous and earnest worker in behalf of public schools, in 
the most thorough and comprehensive acceptation of the terms. By his 
efforts, combined with those of the Board and the efficient Secretary, a con- 
stant endeavor has been made at a higher state of perfection in all the 
departments of the schools, and a good degree of progress has been attained. 

teachers' meetings. 

Since the adoption of the present system, it has been a standing rule to 
hold teachers' meetings every month. The progress of these is referred to 
in the several annual reports and show very satisfactory results. The Board 
in their second Annual Report, for the year ending March 31, 1875, say : 

"'The monthly meetings required by our rules have been very generally 
attended. A better and an increasing interest has been manifested in the 
exercises, and their usefulness as a part of our educational system fully 
demonstrated. Here the matter to be taught is discussed, and the manner 
in which it can be best presented to the class is more fully developed. 
Here the earnest, thinking teacher can — and generally does — manifest the 
capacity and ability to teach, and here the indifferent and tlie unworthy can 
be detected. More systematic work and better preparation will yield still 
better results." 

The interest in these meetings so increased that by the next Annual 
Report they had become semi-monthly. The following is from the Super- 
intendent's Report for the year ending March 31, 1876 : 

"The teachers have met for the discussion of school work and for mutual 
improvement, every two weeks. 

_ "The subject of English Literature has occupied a portion of the time 
during each meeting. Considerable interest has been manifested by nearly 
all. We have not yet, however, attained the maximum degree of enthusi- 
asm desired. 



192 HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. 

" The mechanic or businessman who neglects opportunities of increas- 
ing his knowledge of the details of his business, soon finds that others who 
are ready to keep pace with modern growth, at whatever cost of individual 
elfort, are gaining ths patronage which he desires. The teacher is subject 
to the same inexorable law. The school room is the work shop in which 
only the most conscientious, careful, skillful and energetic workman is profit- 
ably employed ; a studio in which artists, not amateurs, should find 
patronage. 

"The interests of the Public Schools are too great, too varied, too far- 
reaching, to be lightly entrusted to the keeping of the careless or 
indifterent. 

"The good teacher puts all time, interest, aflection, soul, life into the 
work, and the amount of labor he is willing to perform is limited only by 
the amount of his strength." 

Again in the report for 1877 it is said : 

" The teachers' meetings have been continued semi-monthly, with in- 
creased interest. Discussions, class exercises, model recitations, selections 
and original essays have constituted the exercises of each meeting." 

TRAINING CLASS. 

In pursuance of a resolution of the Board, adopted July 6, 1875, a 
Training Class was organized at the ojjening of tliefall term, imder the in- 
struction of Miss Hageboeck. 

The Superintendent recommended, if this class is to be continued, that 
the conditions of admission thereto be the passing an examination, which 
shall be ecjuivalent to graduation from the Pligh School, and that the full 
time of the class for the year be devoted to the work of training. 

This class has been continued, and has been found one of the most ben- 
eficial institutions of tlie public school system. It has consisted of pupils 
from the Senior class of the High School, who intend to devote themselves 
to teaching, and Primary teachers from the Central Building, under the in- 
struction of Miss Hageboeck, and has furnished many competent teachers, 
both to fill permanent places and temporary vacancies in the home corps of 
teachers, and to supply other schools. We extract the following from the 
last annnal report to the Board of Education : 

"Fewer changes than usual have l)een made in our corps of teachers. 
We in the main have been fortunate in retaining most of our former teach- 
ers, as Avel] as in our selection of others to fill the vacant places. As a 
whole, we think our corps of teachers has never been excelled. All have 
tried to do well. Most have succeeded. The general success of those who 
have received positions, as they have completed our course of study, proves 
that we have in our own school the material for successful teachers. But if 
we would realize all we have anticipated from our own pupils, our Course of 
Study must be revised and extended ; and even when that shall have been 
mastered, their acquisitions must be supplemented by at least a year's thor- 
ough drill in a training school, before they can feel competent to fill the 
teacher's desk. We hope to see these facilities furnished our young men 
and women at home. But until this is done, or until they shall elsewhere 
qualify themselves for the proper discharge of the teacher's duties, they 
must not complain if we go abroad for such teachers as ought to be fur- 
nished in our own schools. The time happily has passed, when the super- 



HISTORY OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY. 193 

ficial can secure positions tliroiigli the influence of friends. Position and 
preferment should be the rewards of hard study, strict discipline and thor- 
ough preparation. When our pupils shall present evidence of these qualifi- 
cations, places will be cheerfully given them in our corps of instructors. 

DISCIPLINE. 

The discipline in the public schools of Moline is strict yet paternal in its 
character, keeping in view the best improvement of the pupils. Upon rec- 
ommendation of Prof Gregory, corpt)ral punishment has been almost 
entirely, if not wdiolly abolished. The views of Mr. Gregory are set forth in 
the following extract from his report to the Board in 1875 : 

"In a graded school like ours, where pupils are gathered from families 
of all kinds, the intelligent and the ignorant ; those who inculcate habits of 
obedience on the one hand, and disobedience on the other ; those who sec- 
ond the efforts of the teacher, and those who habitually and openly condemn 
such efforts, there will always arise necessity for discipline, and when milder 
means have failed, the last resort must be to corporal punishment or expul- 
sion. It is questionable in my mind whether it is ever the duty of the 
teacher to inflict corporal punishment. Necessity for such punishment sel- 
dom arises with pupils from well-governed families, and then the difficulty 
is always better adjusted by an appeal to the parent. It is my opinion that 
the responsibility of the pupil's good behavior should be placed where it 
properl}^ belongs — upon the parent. A freer use of the power of suspen- 
sion, and a total abolition of corjjoral punishment from the schools, will, I 
think, prove beneficial. 

"I do not think our schools should be made reformatories for children 
M'ho are ungoverned and ungovernable at home. When it is discovered 
that we have pupils of vicious habits, whose influence upon others is per- 
nicious, they should be placed in a reform school, or at least kept from com- 
municating their evil courses to the well-disposed. Many parents allow 
their children to run the street nights, mingling with the saucy, the vulgar 
and the profane, learning all sorts of mischief ; or, if they are kept at home, 
permit them to read books and papers which fill their minds Avitli trash, and 
then wonder why our schools are not better governed. 



194 



HISTORY OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY. 



Tlie follow]' n^^ tables show some of tlie most valuable Statistics of the 
Schools for the last two years : 

CONSOLIDATED KEPOETS. 



iSTe-T. 


Month. 


s 


'6 

1 
a 
W 
6 


o 
o 

O 

1 

Q 
d 


s 

a 
a> o 

> 
If, 


< 

■5 " 


a 

< . 

c o 
• a 

I* 
o 

£ 


s 

o ^ 

o 

6 


o 

6 


<u 
o 

OS 


o 

o 
d 


d g 


w 

£■» 

o 
d 


April 


ISTP) 


85a 


90 


763 


797 


95 


95 


340 


<^ 


97 


3 


81 


May 


a 


787 


90 


747 


703 


94 


91 


457 





556 





70 


September 


u 


883 


15 


838 


831 


99 


33 


620 


4 


61 





64 


( )ctober 


a 


914 

960 


20 
20 


894 
917 


864 

887 


97 

96 


39 

23 


557 
5(U 


3 
1 


170 
106 


1 




92 
99 


November 


December 


a 


939 


13 


920 


871 


95 


64 


564 





429 





80 


January 


1877 


916 


19 


864 


807 


93 


125 


444 


5 


216 





131 


February 


u 


1026 


19 


967 


929 


96 


30 


573 





212 


1 


134 


March 


ii 


1093 


20 


942 

872 


895 


95 


68 


515 





470 


1 


47 




Mo. Average... . 




937 


181 


835 


96 


47 


515 


1| 


257 


1 


78 


18T5-e. 


April 


1875 


764 

731 


20 
20 


611 

678 


663 
643 


93 
94 


80 
55 


302 
315 


1 




121 
148 


10 

14 


53 

30 


Mav 


September 


a 


809 


10 


763 


739 


97 


108 


516 


2 


47 





31 


October 




865 
903 


20 
20 


826 
862 


793 
834 


96 
96 


122 
109 


423 
484 


7 
4 


1J»7 

208 







79 

93 


November 


December 


a 


893 


18 


857 


825 


96 


153 


450 


1 


319 





91 


January 


1870 


954 


20 


903 


857 


95 


124 


389 


o 


116 


1 


115 


Fel)ruary 


a 


939 


19^ 


893 


857 


96 


119 


387 


5 


136 


3 


lo7 


March 


a 


889 


20 


844 


803 


95 


61 


410 





513 


2 


100 




Mo. Average .... 




861 


18^ 


816 


779 


96 


103 


408 


2i 


200 


3i 


771 



The number of teachers at present employed in all the departments is 
twenty-one. 



HISTORY OF KOCK ISLxVND COUNTY. 195 

MOLINE PUBLIC LIBKAEY. 

Next to the public scliools of Moline, as a popular educative agency, is 
her Public Liljrary and Beading Boom. Indeed, this latter institution, in 
the design of its founders, is intended to carry up education to a higher 
plane than that reached by the public schools, and to lead to a broader and 
more comprehensive intellectual culture. To this end, its plan compre- 
hends not merely a collection of books, newspapers and magazines, but also 
an art gallery, a place of amusement and social conversation, a collection of 
rare curiosities, and cabinets of natural history and the various sciences. 

Measures for the establishment of such an institution in the city of 
Moline were taken in the summer of 1S72, soon after the passage of the law 
allowing cities and towns to raise money by taxation for library pur])Oses. 
The Mayor, Hon. I). L. Wheelock, on the 21st of September, 1872, ap- 
pointed the following named persons a Board of Directors of the Moline 
Public Library: J. T. Browning, Eugene Lewis, S. II. Velie, J. C. Starr, 
Wm. H. Eussell, 11. A. Ainsworth, II. H. Grover, and E. Okerberg. Mr. 
Okerberg declined to serve, and his place was filled by Hon. Charles At- 
kinson. 

On the 21st of September, 1872, the Board organized hy electing the 
following officers: President, J. T. Browning; Vice President, J. C. Starr; 
Secretary and Collector, H. H. Grov^er. Executive Committee — Messrs. 
Starr, Yelie and Grover. Finance Committee — Messrs. Browning, Yelie 
and Atkinson. On Books in Foreign Languages — Messrs. Parker, Russell 
and Ainsworth.. On English Books— Messrs. Ainsworth, Russell and 
Lewis. 

For two or three months after its organization the Board was engaged 
in considering plans and in drawing up By-Laws and Rules of Order for its 
government. 

In the summer of 1872 the City Council appropriated $800; that was 
a beginning, but too small a sum to do more than provide a building or 
meet contingent expenses; hence the public must be enlisted to raise addi- 
tional funds b}^ contribution. A meeting was accordingly^ called for the 
purpose on the 17th of December, and $3,000 were pledged, the ladies or- 
ganizing into a society and becoming responsible for $500 of the amount. 
This sum was soon increased to $5,576.24. And with this financial as- 
surance the Board proceeded to procure suitable rooms and to purchase 
books. Rooms were obtained in the Post-Office building of Plon. S. W. 
"Wheelock; the first installment of books was purchased, and the Library 
opened to the public January 6, 1873. 

Mrs. Kate S. Holt was appointed Librarian March 29, 1873. 

PLAN OF THE LIBRARY. 

The plan of the Library as devised by the Board of Directors, contem- 
plates four separate funds, as follows: 

1. The Book Fund. 

2. The Natural History Fund. 

3. The Lecture Fund. 

4. The Art Gallery Fund. 

And it is proposed to secure the permanent endowment of all these de- 
partments, rendering them self-sustaining and perpetual. 



196 HISTORY OF EOCK ISLAND COUNTY. 

Plere is a wortljy object for tlie benefaction of liberal and wealthy citi- 
zens, to endow these departments either by donation or bequest; and it is 
proposed to name the department so endowed after the donor. 

The Library has already found a generous patron in the person of Hon. 
S. W. Wheelock, whose munificent donation has secured a permanent build- 
ing for the Library. 

Mr. and Mi-s. Wheelock contributed $500 towards the original starting 
of the Library; as soon as the plans were completed, they also tendered the 
Board the use of the second floor of the Post-Ofiice building, which was ac- 
cepted. Mr. Wheelock has shown great interest in the Library, and has 
planned with broad and comprehensive views of its usefulness. 

On the 10th of March, 1877, he passed over to the Board a deed of the 
Post-Office building, the erection of which cost upwards of $20,000. 

THE DEED. 

"The grantors, Stillman W. Wheelock and Lydia Wheelock, his wife, 
of the city of Moline, County of Rock Island, and State of Illinois, for and 
in considei'ation ot $1.00 in hand paid, and for the reason that they are de- 
sirous that the Moline Public Library may become permanently established, 
and wish to make a donation to the end that it may always hereafter own 
and control a library building suitable to its purposes, convey and warrant, 
subject to the conditions, reservations, restrictions and exceptions herein- 
after set forth, to the Board of Directors of the Moline Public Library, of 
the city of Moline, the following described real estate." [Here follows a 
legal description of the Post-Ofiice building.] 

EXCEPTIONS. 

The first exception reserves the use of the first story of the building 
occupied for stores and the post office. 

The second reserves the rent of the third story, now known as Masonic 
Hall, till June 22, ISSO. After that time, the rent, amounting to $300 per 
annum, falls to the Library. 

The third exception has reference to the rooms on the north side of the 
second fioor, which are soon to be vacated. These are all the exceptions, 
and they are only of a temporary nature. 

STIPULATIONS. 

The building will hereafter be known as " Wheelock Library Hall." 
The stipulations to be observed by the Board of Directors of the Library 
are stated as follows in the deed : 

"Said Directors shall provide, furnisli and maintain in said building a 
suitable room or rooms for library and reading room. And whenever it 
shall be practicable, from funds coming into their hands, a room or rooms 
for amusements, games, conversation and music, and also for an art gallery, 
and a room or rooms with suitable cases for specimens in natural history, 
geology, minerology, botany and the kindred sciences, and literary exercises." 

Another stipulation is that the rent received from any part of the 
building shall go to the Library Board to be held as a reserve fund for the 
purp(jse of enlai'ging the building, fitting and furnishing new rooms, and 
as a guarantee fund for literary entertainments, lectures, etc. 



HISTORY OF EOCK ISLAND COUNTY. 197 

The next requirement is that the reading room shall be kept open four 
hours each Sunday, 

In ease the building should be destroyed by fire, and Mr. Wheelock 
should not see fit to rebuild it within one year, the real estate becomes the 
absolute property of the Board. The Board is re(piired at all times to keep 
the building fully insured. 

The grantees have no power to sell or convey the property donated 
during the life of Mr. and Mrs. Wheelock, nor to do so at any time within 
fifteen years from the date of the deed, without his written consent. After 
the time named, if the building is insufiicient for the library purposes, it 
can, by a unanimous vote of the Directors, be sold, and the proceeds paid 
into the city treasury; and the amount shall be paid out only to rebuild for 
the use of the Library. 

Among the efficient members in the organization of the Library, none 
have been more active than Messrs. Eugene Lewis and H. IL Grover, the 
former as the legal manager, both in the Legislature and in the Board, and 
the latter as the efficient (Secretary and Collector. The ladies are entitled 
to great credit, as having not only pledged a liberal am<)unt, but as being 
the first to complete the jjayment of their subscriptions. 

LIBRARY REPORTS. 

The following facts and statistics, gleaned from the Annual Reports of 
the Secretary, will be of interest. The report of 1877 not being yet com- 
pleted, as the Library year has only about three-fourths expired, we give 
those for the four years preceding, with the remark that the present unex- 
pired year will show an increased ratio of attendance and books issued. 
The Library contains about 4,000 carefully selected volumes, all of which 
liave been purchased and procured since January 1, 1873. 

1871 — General Librai-y Department, vols, issued, 8,228 ; Juvenile De- 
partment, 3,891; Total issue for the year, 11,522; average daily issue, 39. 

1875 — General Library Department, 7,491; Juvenile Department, 
3,168; Total issue for the year, 10.662; Average monthly issue, 888; 
Attendance during the year, 19,890; Average daily attendance, 66. 

1876 — General Library Department, 8,133; Juvenile Department, 
3,558; Total issue for the year 11,691; Average monthly issue, 974; 
Attendance during the year, 20,986; Average daily attendance, 69. 

PRESENT nOARD OF DIRECTORS. 

President, J, M. Gould; Vice-President, J. C. Starr; Secretary, H. H. 
Grover; Treasurer, S. II. Velie. Members — Eugene Lewis, A. S. Wright, 
John Deere, E. C. Barnard, J. T. Browning. Librarian — Mrs. Kate S. 
Holt. Executive Committee — Messrs. Velie, Browning and Grover. Book 
Committee — Messrs. Barnard. Lewis and Wright. Finance Committee — 
Messrs, Gould, Deere and Starr. 

MOLINE NEWSPAPERS. . 

THE WORKMAN. 

The first newspaper in Moline was started by Amos Smith, August 
21, 1854, and was called the Moline Worhnan, — a name then and ever 
since typical of the industrious mechanics and laborers of that thriving 



198 HISTOET OV ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. 

town. Amos Smith came to Moline from Lambertsville, New Jersey. He 
rented his office of James Chapman, Esq., a son-in-law of Mr. John Deere, 
who now resides in Jersey City. The Workman in its political tone was 
decidedly anti-slavery. 

THE INDEPENDENT. 

In February, 1857, Robert H. Graham and Alfred Webster purchased 
the office of the Moline Workman and changed the name of the paper to 
the Moline Independent^ issuing their first number on the 25th of that 
month. In May, 1858, Mr. Webster sold his interest to Mr. Graham and 
retired. In April, 1859, C. H. Brennan became partner with Mr. Gra- 
ham, and remained such till the 28tli of December following, when he sold 
out to Col. M. S. Barnes. In 1860, Mr. Graham was again sole pi'oprietor. 
He went to the war in August 1861, and J. A. Kuck, his brother-in-law, 
managed the paper till October, 1862, vvlien it was disci>ntinued. 

Robert H. Graham was born in Yates County, N. Y., March 12, 1831:, 
where he lived till his sixteenth year. He was well educated, graduating 
at Geneva College. While in college he edited the Geneva Yalley Gazette 
a few months, published at Lima. In the winter of 1856-7 he graduated at 
the Albany Law School. He aided in raising a company of cavalry at Mo- 
line, and took the company to Leavenworth, Kansas. Pie was captain of 
the company (they called him " the Methodist Captain "), and was sent to 
Lexington, Mo., to guard that post. Assisted by 350 home guards he 
maintained his position and delivered the place over to Col. Mulligan. He 
was afterwards promoted to Lieutenant-Colonel of the llth Missouri, and 
subsequently transferred to the Kansas de]mrtment and promoted to Col- 
onelcy of the 8th Kansas regiment. While at Leavenworth such was the 
reputation he had acquired as a disciplinarian, that General Hunter estab- 
lished a camp of instruction there and ]3laced Col. Graliam in command on 
the 6th of December, which place he occupied till March 12, 1862. He 
was then appointed Provost Marshal General of the State of Kansas, and 
fulfilled his duties faithfully till June 1, 1S62, when fast failing health 
compelled him to resign. He returned to his native place, and died at his 
father's house, in Lima, N. Y., Nov. 11, 1862. 

Mr. Webster was a native of Wilbraham, Mass., born September 17, 
1836. He graduated at Union College, after which he studied law at the 
Albany Law School, and was admitted to practice by the Supreme Court of 
New York in January, 1857. AYlien he withdrew from the Independent 
he became a member of the law firm of Knox, Reed & AVebster, in Rock 
Island. In 1861 he was elected to the State Senate of Illinois. He was an 
effective and talented lawyer, and continued to practice at Rock Island till 
failing health rendered it impossible for hi)n longer to engage in business, 
when lie spent some time in Minnesota in an efibrt to regain his health. 
He died of consumption in Rock Island, February 12, 1870. 

Mr. C. H. Ih-ennari, formerly connected with the I ndej)endent, was 
born in Philadel])hia in 1S33, and learned the art of printing in Green Bay, 
Fond du Lac and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He came to Moline in 1859, 
remaining but a short time. Jfe is now the proprietor of a job printing 
office in Chicago. After Mr. Brennan, Mr. Milroy was connected with the 
Independent for a shoi't time. 



HISTORY OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY. 199 

Col. S. M. Barnes, and Mr. J. A. Kuck, also connected with the Inde- 
2)enclent, are mentioned more at large in the history of the Rock Island 
Union. 

THE CITIZEN, 

In May, 1850, F. M. Linnehan started a job printing office in Moline, 
in connection with Wallace and Sickles, known as the "Franklin Book and 
Job Printing llonse," Sickles, Wallace & Linnehan. proprietors. 

In Jul;y, 1858, the Citizen was started by F. M. Linnehan, as a semi- 
weekly Democratic paper of small size. In September, James Bowie was 
admitted as partner. In January, 1859, they enlarged the paper to nine 
columns to the page, and published it weekly. In February, Mr. Linnehan, 
sold out to Mr. Bowie, on time, taking a mortgage on the establishment. 
The paper was nut a success, and as Bowie could not pay, ceased to exist 
some time during the summer of 1859 ; and Linnehan took possession of 
the property, and, in 1868, moved the material to Marengo, Iowa, where he 
started the Iowa Valley Gazette, continuing its publication till November, 
1861, when he sold the establishment to Hon. Hugh Martin, a prominent 
laM^yer of Marengo, and went to Dul)uque, where he still resides, and is 
employed as a compositor on the Dubuque Herald. 

Mr. Bowie has been sufficiently noticed in connection with the Rock 
Island News. 

THE KEPUBLICAN. 

From L862, when the Independent ceased, to 1865, no newspaper was 
printed in Moline. Late in the year 1865, William H. Jenkins started a 
six column paper here called the Moline Repuhlican. It was Republican 
in politics, and the town being in need of such a paper, it prospered. In 
1867 it was enlarged to an eight-column paper, and in June of that year, 
Mr. Jenkins sold the establishment to Capt. L. M. Haverstick, wdio closed 
the office, and Moline was again without a newspaper. 

Mr. Jenkins was an early immigrant from Kentucky to Galena, where 
he learned the printer's trade in the office of the Northwestern Gazette and 
Galena Advertiser . He afterwards entered Knox College, but was not 
al)le to complete his course. Working a while at his trade in Springfield, 
he studied law in the office of Abraham Lincoln, and was admitted to the 
bar, but he did not succeed as a lawyer, and finally returned to his occupa- 
tion of printing. During the Presidential Campaign of 1860, he assisted 
in editing the Daily Jievieio, a Democratic ])aper, at Muscatine, Iowa. In 
1861 he came to Rock Island, and worked in The Argus office. In 1865, 
he started the Moline Repuhlican^ selling it, in 1867, and going to Des 
Moines, Iowa, where, in connection wuth Clint Parkhurst, he purchased the 
States7nan, a daily and weekly paper. The enterprise was not a success, 
and he returned to his home in Moline much broken in health. He has 
ever since been an invalid, and resides at Ann Arbor, Michigan, though he 
owns a fine lot and two dwellino-s in Moline. 

O 

THE REVIEW. 

From June, 1867, when Capt. Haverstick bought the Repuhlican, and 
discontinued it, to November 26, 1870, Moline had no newspaper. On the 
date last named, Messis. Lowe & Gilson (having bought the printing mate- 



200 HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COtTNTY. 

rial formerly used for the Repuhlican) started the Moline Review. Febru- 
ary 17, 1S71, the lirin of Lowe & Gibson was dissolved, and the latter con- 
tinued the paper, but liis editorial experience was brief. September 23, 
1871, he wrote his valedictory. One week later Kennedy & Crichton 
assumed control of the paper. May 1, 1872, Mr. Crichton retired, and was 
succeeded July 1, 1872, by B. F. Tillinghast, the firm being Ivennedy & 
Tillinghast till March 23, 1874, when Mr. Kennedy retired. Mr. TilHng- 
hast published the paper alone till July 1, 1875, when he was joined by J. 
H. Porter, the firm becoming Tillinghast cV Porter, and so remaining till 
February 5, 1877, when the establishment was sold to E.. H. Moore, the 
present proprietor. 

Mr. John B. Lowe was born in Chicago, (3ctober 10, 1843. He com- 
menced setting type in Peoria in the oflice of the Daily Evening liide- 
jyendent, and afterwards worked on the Transcript, Union, and in one or 
two job ofiices in Peoria. He entered the army in the Ninth Illinois Cav- 
alry, and JSlovember 19, 1864, was captured and held a. prisoner with Capt. 
Blackburn and others of Rock Island till the close of the rebellion. In 
1866 he became connected with the Onargo (Iroquois County) Review; 
moved the office to Moline in 1870; sold out the following March; re-estab- 
lished the Onargo Revieia in 1872, which he still publishes in connection 
with the Buckley l7iquirer, the Loda Register and the Ashcutn Gazette, 
all printed in one office. 

Mr. F. R. Gilson is a native of Charlestown, Mass., born December 30, 
1848; came to Illinois in 1855; learned his trade in the office of the Onargo 
Review; came to Moline in company with Mr. Lowe and started the Re- 
vieio in 1870. Mr. Lowe sold out in the spring of 1871, and Mr. Gilson 
continued the paper till the latter part of September of that year, when 
Kennedy & Crichton became the ])roprietors, and Mr. Gilson became night 
editor of the Davenport Gazette. He left the Gazette in May, 1873, and 
has since been city editor of the Clinton (Iowa) Herald, a daily and weekly 
paper; Waldo M. Potter, formerly of the Davenport Gazette, editor and 
proprietor. 

A few words respecting the other parties connected with the Review 
will close this sketch. 

Mr. Sampson Kennedy came from Alal)ama, where he was born in 
Green County in 1839, to Chicago in 1846, where he commenced setting 
type with Scripps & Bross, and has followed it most of the time since; was 
three years in the artillery service during the late war, resuming the print- 
ing ])usiness in the office of the Monmouth Review from 1867 to 1869, 
when he went to Chicago, and returned to Monnujuth in January, 1871. In 
Sc])tembei-, in company with W. M. C'richton, he ]nirch<ised_tlie Moline Re- 
view of F. R. Gilson; bought Crichton's interest May 10, 1872, and sold it 
to B. F. Tillitighast 'luly 1, 1872. and sold his entire interest in the Review 
to B. F. Tillinghast, March 23, 1874, and opened a job printing office in 
Moline, in which business he is still engaged. 

Mr. Crichton was born in Dundee, Scotland, March 27, 1845. His 
parents emigrated to America in 1S47. He graduated at Monmouth Col- 
lege, June 23, 1870. After working a while on the Monmouth Atlas, he 
became one of the pi'oprietors of the Moline Review September 23, 1871; 
disposed of his interest May 10, 1872; went to Bond County, 111., and en- 
gaged as teacher the following year. He is now Principal of the Yandalia 
Public Schools. 




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ROCK ISLAND 



mSTOKY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. 203 

Mr. B. F. Tillinghast was born in 1849 in Rhode Island, and resided 
in Providence from 1855 to 1860, where he attended the city schools regu- 
larly. Removing to Beloit, Wis., in 1863, he attended the preparatory de- 
partment of Beloit College two years, and entered Monmonth College in 
1866, from which he graduated in 1870. He served as editor of the College 
Courier^ a monthly, two years; was local and assistant editor of the Mon- 
mouth Atlas from November, 1870, to July 1, 1872, when he became con- 
nected with the Moline Review. He is a good scholar, an able writer, an 
industrious and indefatigable worker, and an agreeable and popular gentle- 
man. He gave to the Review its chief strength of character as a newspaper 
and as a staunch^ Republican journal. Pie is now Rock Island editor of the 
Davenport Gazette and special correspondent of the Chicago Times. 

Mr. J. H. Porter was born at Jamesport, N. Y., July 11, 1847, and 
after attending at the Southold Institute entered upon an apprenticeship in 
the office of the Snffolh Weekly Times, at Greenport, N. Y.; removed to 
New York City in 1865, where he worked as printer till his marriage and 
removal West in 1868. At Lacon, 111 ^ in February, 1869, he becaine asso- 
ciated with Spencer Ellsworth in publishing the Lacon Home Journal. He 
came to Moline February 28, 1872, and was connected with the Review 
from July 1, 1875, as one of its proprietors, till its sale in February, 1877, 
and is still employed in that office. 

Mr. R. H. Moore became sole proprietor of the Review February 5, 
1877, and is now its editor. He was born in Altoona, Pa., June 15, 1845, 
and is a practical printer. He has been several years in the business, first 
as one of the publishers of the Home Visitor, Fairfield, Iowa, then as sole 
proprietor of The Pioneer, at Brighton, Iowa. He afterwards established 
the Safeguard, a paper published at Columbus Junction, Iowa, and of 
which be is still sole proprietor. 

THE SCANDIA, 

This is a large weekly newspaper printed in the Scandinavian language, 
Republican in politics, and started in Moline, January 1, 1877, by Melin & 
Swensson, office near the Swedish Lutheran Church in Moline. Mr. P. E. 
Melin, the editor, is one of the professors in Augustana College, Rock 
Island. He was born in Sweden, March 25, 1847; graduated at Westeras, 
Sweden, in 1868, and was assistant teacher of the Greek language and natu- 
ral history at his Alma Mater in 1868 and '69, and later held several other 
high positions in educational institutions in Sweden. 

Mr. Gustav Swensson, the business manager of the Scandia was also 
born in Sweden, August 3, 1842, and was clerk of one of the courts there 
in 1860; sherift'from 1861 to 1864, and book-keeper and cashier of the In- 
mann Line of Steamers at Gothenberg, Sweden, from 1868 to 1871. He 
arrived in America October 3, 1871; was naturalized October 3, 1876; ap- 
pointed a notary public October 11, 1876, and elected a justice of the peace 
in Moline, April 3, 1877. 

CHURCHES OF MOLINE. 

FIEST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. 

Prior to the organization of any church in Moline, Rev. Mr. Woodruff, 
Congregational minister from Ohio, preached in the" old Boarding House," 

14 



204 HISTORY OF EOCK ISLAND COUNTY. 

which stood where the ]unil»er yard of tlie Moliiie Plow Coiii])aiiy's AVorks 
now stands. He was followed by Kev. Isaac J>liss, who came at the re(|iiest 
of some of the citizens, to ja-eacli six months, and remained eii>ht niontlis, 
from ISTovember, 1843, to July, 18-ii. On the 5th of January, 1844, a num- 
ber of persons met at the house of Amos Gordon, in Moline, for the pur- 
pose of taking preliminary steps for organizing a Congregational Church 
and Society. Eev. Isaac Bliss and Eev. A. B. Hitchcock were present. A 
call being made for such as wished to unite in forming such a church, the 
followinty' ])resented themselves and ct)mposed the original organization: 
Monroe "C. Sherman, Charles Atkinson, Eliza Ann Atkinson, Thomas Mer- 
ryman, Mary E. Merryman, Emily C. Bliss, Huldah Edwards, l)eWitt C. 
Dimock, Maria Diniock, Mrs. Lucretia Lynde, Sylvia Huntoon, Amy M. 
Gordon, Phoebe Gordon, Betsey Skinner, Lydia E. Chamberlain, Amos 
Gordon, Ann Gordon, Emma Gordon. 

From its organization till 1851, the congregation met for worshi]) in 
the " brick school house," which stood on the site of the pi-csent engine 
house. At that date they moved into their church, which had heen 
completed, and stood on the corner of Lynde and Illinois streets. This 
edifice was subsequently enlarged and occupied till the completion of the 
present church, in 1869. The latter is a fine brick structure, and cost not 
less than $35,000. 

The first regular pastor was Eev. A. B. Hitchcock, from 1844 to I860; 
he was followed by Eev, Frederick Oxnard, who began his ministry Janu- 
uary 6, 1861, and continued till August, 1862. Eev. S. F. Millikan suc- 
ceeded him, remaining till the fall of 1864, when he w^as succeeded by Eev. 
A. B. Hitchcock, who again became pastor and served the church till March, 
1865, at which date Eev. J. A. Mack was called and was 'pastor till 
April, 1868, being succeeded by Eev. Henry E. Barnes, who remained till 
Oct. 1, 1874, and was succeeded by Eev. E. C. Barnard, present pastor. 

The church now numl)ers about 250 members, with an attendance at 
the Sunday-school of 200. 

, J FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 

The history of the beginning and formation of this church is given in 
a letter written by Mrs. Judge Gould, of Moline, to the Baptist church at 
Millington, Conn., dated Feb. 18, 1851. It is as follows : 

" Eev. Joseph Elliot, a Baptist clergyman from Ohio, formerly from 
Kew England, came to this town in November (1850) to visit a son residing 
here. He was invited to preach, and did so ; curiosity drew a large con- 
gregation to hear the stranger. His sermon was striking, touching and 
eloquent in its simplicity, and few left the house without moistened eyes. 
From this, we date the interest which has so widely extended. He labored 
arduously, and we hope has been the instrument through whom much good 
has been accomplished. 

"On the evening of Jan. 18, 1851, a Baptist church was formed in this 
town, consisting of twenty members. On the 19th the ordinance of bap- 
tism by immersion was administered for the first time." 

The successor to Eev. Mr. Elliot, the founder of the church, was Eev. 
Mr. Ebenhart, who was succeeded by Eev. L. C. Carr, who was pastor 
at the time the church was built, in 1857. The church was begun early in 
the spring of that year and dedicated in June. An addition was built to 
it, for a conference room, in 1870. The succession of pastors from Eev. 



• IIISTOEY OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY. 205 

Mr. Can- has been as follows : Kev. F. D. Tiickerson, Rev. Wm. Patterson, 
Rev. Isaac Newell, Rev. T. F. Borchers, Rev. G. F. Linfiekl, pastor at pres- 
ent in charge, who settled over the church in the fall of 1876. 

The present membership is about 140, with an attendance of 200 in the 
Sunday-school. 

SWEDISH BAPTIST CIIUECH. 

The Swedish Baptist Church of Moline is a part of the old Baptist 
Church of Rock Island. Being anxious to have a separate organization, 
which would not entail upon the residents of Moline the necessity of being 
compelled to go to Rock Island to worship, the present church was organ- 
ized. May 3, 1876. They worship in a modest church building on Ann 
street. The church has 84 members. N. J. Rundguist, C. Johnson, John 
Anderson, C. Lofguist, August Carlson, C. J. Carlson, and A. P. Erickson, 
are prominent members. (). Okerson is the present pastor, who came in 
July, 1876. There are about 75 members in the Sunday-school, of which 
John Swanson is Superintendent. 

SWEDISH EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHUKCH. 

This church was organized with fifty members, about 1850. Its pres- 
ent membership is l,00o, with 300 Sunday-school scholars. 

Rev. L. P. Esbjorn, in charge at Andover, Henry Co., M^as pastor also 
of this church up to 1856, and under his ministry the fl*i'st church was built. 
He was succeeded by Rev. O. C. T. Andreen, till 1860; Rev. G. Peters, 
till 1863 ; Rev. J. S. Benson, from 1866 to 1873. Rev. A. G. Setterdahl, 
present pastor, settled over the church in the spring of 1874 

The first edifice of this church, erected in 1851, stood on the site of the 
present elegant structure, which is now approaching completion. The cor- 
ner stone of this new church was laid in the spring of 1876. When fin- 
ished, it will be the finest church building in the County. It is of brick, in 
the Gothic style of architecture, and its cost — between $25,000 and $30,000 
— seems remarkably cheap, considering the size, substantial character and 
finish of the building, 

SWEDISH M. E. CHUKCH. 

The first meetings were held in the American M. E. Church, in 1850. 
The society was organized the same year, b}^ Rev. Jonas Headstrom, and 
among its first members were Olof Benson (died 1871) and his wife. The 
first church was built in 1860, on the coiner ol Park street and Boardman 
avenue. In the year 1871 it was sold, being then too small, and the society 
bought the American M. E. Church and removed it to the corner of Henry 
and Lynde streets, where the society had bought lots for that purpose, and 
where it yet remains. 

Among the traveling ministers who visited the society from 1850 to 
1866 (during that period it had no stationed pastor) were Jonas Headstrom, 
Victor Witting, A. J. Anderson, Peter Newberg, and N. O. Westergreen. 
From 1866, the society have had stationed pastors, as follows : O. Gunder- 
son, two years ; John Linn, three years ; John Wigren, two years ; O. C. 
Simpson, one year; and the present pastor, H. W. Eklund, was appointed 
to take this charge in 1874. 



206 niSTOEY OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY. 

Present membership (a few members at Geiieseo included), 182 ; 
attendance at Snndaj-scliool, 70. 

The minister also preaches at Kock Island, M'here the society liave a 
few members, but no church yet. 

ST. Antony's (roman catholic) church. 

The first Catholic priest to officiate at Moline was Father Alemann, of 
the city of Rock Island, in 1857 or 1858. He held services around at differ- 
ent places outside of his regular parish, at Moline, Hampton and other 
points. In 1858 the church at Moline was built. The present pastor is 
Kev. H. Grive. 

MOLINE LODGES AND SOCIETIES. 

MASONIC. 

Hall third story Post-Office Block. 

Doric Lodge No. 319. William C. Bennett, W. M.; N. R. Zeigler, 
S. W.; I. N. Watts, J. W.; S.T.Walker, Secretary; J. S. Gillmore, 
Treasurer; James Rosborough, S. D.; L. L. McCoy, J. D.; John G. 
Beatty, S. S. ; Charles Billington, J. S. ; David Kelso, Tyler. 

King Solomon Lodge, No. 20, A. T. F. <& A. M. Hall southeast 
corner Main and Bass streets. Willis Walker, W. M.; J. Busing, S. W.; 
Ed. Bond, J. W.; William Redding, Secretary; Thomas Robinson, Treas- 
urer. 

ODD-FELLOWS. 

Halls: Southeast corner Main street and Rodman avenue; Dunn's 
Hall, Wells street; and over Post-Office. 

Moline Lodge No. 133. Officers: James McCord, N. G.; A. S. 
Quick, Y. G.; Joseph Perry, R. S.; D. M. Mabie, P. S.; Job Tuffley, 
Treasurer. 

Manufacturei's' Lodge No. 485. Officers: S. Kennedy, N. G.; 
Fred. J. Savage, V. G.; Charles J. Frazier, R. S.; T. Everson, P. S.; C. C. 
Clendenin, Tyler. 

SvK'dish Olive Lodge No. 583. Officers: Peter Nelson, N. G.; Frank 
Eklund, R. S. ; August Lindgreen, Treasurer. 

Tema Belecca Degree Lodge No. 65. Officers: J. E. Mitchell, N. G.; 
Carrie Schillinger, Y. G.; Mrs. S. A. Mabie, R. S.; D. M. Mabie, P. S.; 
Mrs. M. McBard, Treasurer. 

Moline Encampment No. 156. Officers: W, Kunkle, C. P.; J. E. 
Taylor, H. P.; August Almgreen, S. W. ; Charles Carlson, J. W. ; Peter 
Nelson, S.; Job Tuffley, Treasurer. 

DRUIDS. 

Dunn's Hall, Wells street. 

Moline Grove No. 26. Officers: J. Timmerman, N. A.; H. Schuck- 
loth, Y. A,; C. Yitzthum, Recorder; W. Ehlers, Receiver; C. Mordhurst, 
I. G. 

Mississippi Valley Grove No. 33. Officers: L. N. Eklund, N. A.; 
F. W, Stromer, Y. A. ; D. M. Mabie, R. S. ; A. Bloom, Treasurer. 



HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. 207 

ANCIENT ORDER OF UNITED WORKMEN. 

Hall in Dunn's Block, Wells street. 

Harmony Lodge No. 2. Officers: Reuben Davis, P. M. W. ; Charles 
Zei^ler, M. W.; John A. McDonald, G. F.; J. B. Kerns, Overseer; M. O. 
Miles, Receiver; H. P. Pierce, Recorder. 

Schiller Lodge ISTo. 11. Officers: August Meidke, M. W.; John 
Seifert, P. M. W.; Jurgen Bock, F.; James Piett, O.; David Witter, Re- 
corder; Michael Schulthers, Receiver. 

Franklin Lodge No. 16. Hall, Post-Office Building. Officers: W. 
G. Morris, P. M. W.; Henry Coffeen, M. W; H. H. Grover, G. F.; J. H. 
Porter, O.; W. J. Entrikin, Recorder; S. Kennedy, Receiver; D. O. Reid, 
F.; O. M. Gunnell, I. W.; F. Huntoon, O. W.; Lyman Gregory, G. 

North Star Lodge No. 58. Officers: Dr. Charles E. Piper, P. M. 
W.; John Soderstrum, M. W. ; Edward Kittleson, G. F.; O. F. Eklund, 
O. ; John S. Smith, Recorder; Charles Peal, Receiver; John Peterson, I. 
W. ; Isaac Nelson, O. W. ; Henry Sandstrum, G. 

SYLVAN BOAT CLUB. 

Officers: W. J. Entrikin, Pres.; B. 0. Keator, Yice Pres.; W. R. 
Moore, Sec; F. H. Head, Treasurer; F. W. Gould, Commodore; W. H. 
Lewis, Vice Commodore; Board of Directors, F. W. Gould, J. W. Good, 
James Rosebrough. 

CONCORDIA GERMANIA TURN-VEREIN. 

Conrad F. Grant, President; Simon Hirsch, Yice President; Gustav 
Reins, Recording Secretary; A. Kiel, Corresponding Secretary; C. Vitz- 
thnm. Treasurer; C. Vitzthum, W. Runge, E. Heunecke, Jacob Fromm, 
John Jasper, Trustees. 

YOUNG men's SOCIETY OF THE FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. 

L. Gregory, President; S. M. Hill, Yice President; H. S. Hubbard, 
Secretary; I). H. Robins, Treasurer; Executive Committee, L. Gregory, S. 
M. Hill, H. S. Hubbard. 

FREJA SOCIETY. 

This society has a large hall, with stage arrangements, for amusements 
and social intercourse, in the western part of the city. Its officers are: 
Erick Asp, President; Oscar Peal, Yice President; J. H. Peterson, Secre- 
tary; Swan Swanson, Treasurer. 

BOARD OF SUPERYISORS— 1877. 

Rock Island, John Aster; Moline, David O. Reid; Cordova, J. Cook, 
Jr.; Port Byron, R. J. Boil; Coe, J. S. Dailey; Canoe Creek, George Mc- 
Murphy; Zuma, George C. Wake; Hampton, William R. Webster; Rural, 
R. D. McCreary; Coal Yalley, George HiUer; Black Hawk, Thomas Kerr; 
Bowling, J. P. Johnson; Edgington, James Taylor; Andalusia, John 
Buffum; Buffalo Prairie, John Kistler; Drury, Wm. H. Wamacks. 



208 HISTORY OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY. 

ROCK RIYER WATER POWER. 

The Rock River Water Power is located in Rock River, near its conflu- 
ence with the Mississippi, and some three miles from the city of Rock 
Island. It controls all the water of Rock River, which in volume is some 
three times that of the Merrimac at Lowell, according to measurement made 
by Mr. J. II. Harlow, of the latter place. The fall is twelve feet, and may 
be increased to fourteen feet. The bed and shores of the river are solid rock. 

The river frontage, suitable for mill sites and use of water, is one and 
a half miles, and may be increased to any desirable extent. It is so planned 
as to accommodate every mill or factoi'y with side tracks, and many of them 
with boats. xVll railroad advantages are available here. It is crossed daily 
by through trains from Rock Island to St. Louis, Chicago, New York, and 
all eastern and intermediate points reached by the great system of Penn- 
sylvania railroads. 

The arrangement for the accommodation of mills, with abundant yard 
room, is complete, and liberal inducements areoliered to secure the location 
of mills and lactories. Extensive coal mines are opened and worked in the 
river banks, at different points from one to twenty miles above the dams. 
By floating down in barges, the coal can be had in any quantity at from 
$L50 to $3.00 — the latter flgure representing the highest probable cost 
under any circumstances. Some idea of the magnitude and permanency 
of this water power may be formed by considering the extent and character 
of the river. Rock River rises in Lake Horican, in the State of Wisconsin, 
and througbout its entire length (some three hundred and twenty-flve 
miles) flows upon a rocky bed through a region of country abounding in 
lakes and living springs, which feed its tributaries and keep up a fair sup- 
ply of water through seasons of greatest drought. Its entire watershed has 
never been estimated except in approximation, but 10,000 square miles of 
area, with an average rainfall of thirty inches, is considered a safe estimate. 
Thus, while the amount of water received is very great, the flow throughout 
all its tributaries is so very gradual that sudden freshets are never produced, 
and one rainfall is seldom exhausted before another comes. The rise and 
fall upon the dams at Milan or Sears are scarcely ever more than three feet 
throuo-hout the entire year, so that no damage from freshets need ever be 
feared. The improvement of the water power at this place is quite recent, 
although its magnitude and the beauty of its surroundings, together with 
its eligibility for a town site, attracted the attention of speculators as early 
as 18b6. Here they erected one of the most magniflcent "paper cities" 
of that era. Had the plan been developed by practical men instead of con- 
trolled by speculators, their anticipated wealth might have been more than 
realized. Some men of excellent practical judgment were connected with 
the scheme, but they had not the means to carry it out, nor could the 
necessary capital be attracted here at that early day. 

But a new era is about to dawn on the lower falls of liock River. The 
lands which have so long been held at forbidding prices, to the exclusion of 
enterprise, have been recently bought up from their owners; a liberal and 
comprehensive charter has been obtained; the water power improved, and 
the lock constructed for navigation, and the ])roperty is now offered entire 
or in part, on very attractive terms. A flner opportunity for investment 
and enterprise is not offered in any part ot the world. 



HISTORY OF BOOK ISLAND COUNTY. 209 

This immense water power is almost entirely unnsed as yet, being 
occupied by three flouring mills, a saw-mill, a paper-mill, cotton-mill ami 
the Rock Island watch factory. The latter, a line new building, is not yet 
in use, the question being now mooted of using it for some other branch of 
manufacturing industry. 

MILAN. ; 

On the south shore of Rock River stands Milan, deriving a thrifty 
trade with her local industries and adjacent farming country, which stretches 
in a boundless area towai-ds the south and east. Cheap coal and abundant 
water power make Milan essentially a manufacturing point. Her advant- 
ages in this respect are of such recent development that her population is not 
proportioned to the growth of Rock Island or Moline. But she is entering 
upon a career of prosperity, which makes her future bright with promise. 

IIISTOEICAL. 

Milan was originally called Camden, and was laid out by William Dick- 
son in 1843. In 1848 the name was changed to Camden Mills, on account 
of there being another Camden in Schuyler County. In 1870 the name 
was changed to Milan. The place was incorporated as a village in 1865. 

When white settlers flrst arrived here, the famous Sac village of Black 
Hawk stood on the opposite side of the river. A colony of Ivickapoos oc- 
cupied the south shore below the town. Where the flouring mills are now 
standing were rows of red cedar posts extending a considerable distance 
from the water's edge up the bank to where the village is situated, which 
are supposed to have been sheds belonging to the trading post which once 
existed here. In 1828, Rinnah Wells came here and settled among the 
Indians, who did not leave their village till 1831. Joshua Vandruff came 
the year following. For two or three years these pioneers and the Indians 
lived together, and had their friendly intercourse and their disputes and 
quarrels. Part of Mr. Wells' old cabin is still standing on the north side 
of the river. Mr. Yandruff" built near where Sears' Mill now is, and lived 
there till he built his house on the island which bears his name, where he 
died and was buried, about 1859. His remains were afterwards taken up 
and removed to Chippiannock Cemetery. Mr. Wells died suddenly in 1852, 
beiiiii" found dead in his buo-o-y on the road. 

William Dickson, the founder of the town, was the father of Col. John 
Dickson, now and for many years Justice of the Peace in Milan. He was 
born in Newburg, K. Y., March 27, 1783. His flither was a Captain in the 
Revolutionary War. His grandfather and grandmother were murdered by 
the Indians and Butler's Rangers in the famous Clieny Yalley massacre. 
After the Revolution the father of William Dickson moved to Westmore- 
land County, Pennsylvania, where William was brought up till the ao-e of 
eighteen, when he moved to a farm in Erie County, Pennsylvania, near the 
shore of Lake Erie. Here he was married and became quite a noted man 
of his time, being at one time a member of the Board of Canal Commis- 
sioners of the State of Pennsylvania. He raised a family of nine children 
seven sons and two daughters. In the spring of 1834 he visited this por- 
tion of Illinois on horseback, and returned home in the fall. In 1836 he 
returned here, and was one of the proprietors of the famous " Rock Island 



210 HISTORY OF roce: island county. 

City" scheme. In the spring of 1837 he brought his family here and re- 
sided on the site of the old Sac town till 1867, when he sold to D. B. Sears, 
and moved to Milan, where he died, Nov. 25, 1869, 

Col. John Dickson was born in Erie County, Pennsylvania, Feb. 6, 
1813, and came to Milan in 1811. In this connection should be mentioned 
the names of James Johnston, G. W. Heflin, James Dickson, Ira L. White- 
head, N. D. Bradley, William Young, F. M. Young, and Daniel Pinkley — 
who were among the prominent old settlers. 

The Dickson & Brunot Flouring Mill, now owned by James John- 
ston, was built in 1813 by James Dickson and Felix R. Brunot. In 1816, 
Howard & Weeks built a saw mill just below the above. In 1818, it was 
converted into a flouring mill and carding machine by James Dickson and 
N. D. Bradley. It now belongs to James Johnson, considerable changes 
and improvements having been made in it. 

In 1813, Joshna Yandrutf and Zadoc Calbough built a saw and flour- 
ino- mill at the north end of the dam on Yandruff's Island. The flouring 
mill was struck by lightning and burnt in 1857 ; the saw mill became de- 
lapidated, and fell into disuse, and finally rotted down some years ago. 

MANUFACTUEES OF MILAN. 

James Johnston owns two mills (referred to above) wliich he is operat-' 
ing in company with his sons — the Custom Mill and the Merchant Flouring 
Mill. The capacity of the Merchant Mill is 100 barrels per day ; that of 
the Custom Mill, 400 bushels of grain daily. 

KOCK KrVEK PAPEK COMPANY, 

Organized December, 1875. Capital, $80,000. President, William H. 
Dart; Secretary, R. P. Dart; Superintendent, George M. Dickson. On 
the site of this company's mill, at the lower end of Well's Island, Holmes 
Hakes and William Gilmore built a saw mill in 1869, which they ceased to 
operate in 1871. In 1872, Holmes Hakes and George DeLand commenced 
a paper mill at the same site, which, in 1875, they sold to the Pock River 
Paper Company. This the company rebuilt and in every way improved 
the property, building a new dam, in 1875-6, and have now a mill employ- 
ino- 36 hands, with a capacity of from five to six tons of wrapping paper per 
day, and a capital employed of $80,000. 

TREMANN & GILMORE PORK PACKING HOUSE. 

This was established December 1, 1876. They handled during the pack- 
ing season last year — December, January and February — $12,000 worth of 
pork product. They have stored $5,000 worth of ice for cooling purjwses, 
with a view to utilizing the packing establishment during the summer 
months and supplying the local retail demand. Their products are sold 
chieflv in the New York, Baltimore and St. Louis markets. They are also 
engaged in shipping live stock, principally cattle, shipping about five car- 
loads a month, to the Chicago market. 

GENERAL BUSINESS. 

Besides the manufacturing interests above mentioned, Milan has two 
wagon shops, five blacksmith shops, three cooper shops, two agricultural 



HISTOEY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. 211 

warehouses, four dry goods stores, two drug stores, three confectionery es- 
tabhshments, three grocery stores, one undertaker, one furniture house, two 
meat markets, three boot and shoe stores, one first-class millinery store, 
two hardware stores, two stove and tinware establishments, two hotels, 
three churches, one graded school, two physicians, one police magistrate, 
two justices of the peace, one notary public, two harness shops, two livery 
stables, three carpenter shops, money order post-office, exj^ress office, one 
large distillery, one masonic lodge. 
Population 1,500. 

CHURCHES. 

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF MILAN. 

This church was an outgrowth of the First Presbyterian Church of 
Rock Island. The first services were held in the mill in 1841, the first ser- 
mon being preached by Rev. Cyrus Dickson, D. D. An organization M^as 
effected in 1815, the following being among the original members: Wil- 
liam Dickson, Marian C. Dickson, James and Ruth Ann Dickson, Edward 
Plollister, Emma Hollister, Eliza Ann Dickson, Elizabeth Dickson, William 
and Amelia Clark, and David M. Dickson. 

The first church was built by William Dickson in 1816. The present 
church was built, at a cost of about $3,500, in the summer of 1868. 

Rev. Ithamar Pillsbury preached to the church occasionally from 1841 
to 1817. Since him have been the following ministers in the order named: 
Rev. W. Williams, 1817 to 1849; Rev. W. W. Bachus, 1819 to 1851; Rev. 
S. T. Wilson, 1851 to 1S53; Rev. Thomas M. Chesnut, 1853 to 1858; Rev. 
M. Cook, 1858 to 1862; Rev. W. W. Moorhead, 1862 to 1871; Rev. M. 
Noerr, present pastor, since 1871. Present membership, 100; number in 
the Sunday-school, 200. 

METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. 

Rev. F. Haney first held service here as one of the stations on the Cam- 
den Circuit, and was followed by Rev. John Grundy, who remained two 
years. Preaching was first done in the school-house, till the church was 
built, in 1854. 

In 1848, the church was organized. The following were among the 
original members: David Kelso, Thomas Shires, John Thompson, James 
Thompson, Susan Brown, George W. Chaney, Mary Thompson, C. Rout- 
zong, and M. Shinstrum. Rev. J. Collins, present pastor. Membership, 
about 75, with Sunday-school of 150. 

GERMAN REFORMED CHURCH. 

Organized in 1872; church built same year; membership about 25. 
Xo pastor at present. 

LODGES. 

MASONIC. 

Eureka Lodge i\^(?. 69, A. F.&A. Jf. —William Francis, W. M.; 
Isaac Palmer, S. W.; Archibald Cook, J. W.; R. B. Olmsted, Secretary; 
John Dickson, Chaplain; T. N. Young, Treasurer; David Coon, S. D.; W. 
J.Wallace, J. D.; William M. Farland, T.; William Faris, M. C; John 
Dickson, Wm. Goldsmith, Riley Hayford, Trustees. 



212 HISTORY OF EOCK ISLAND COUNTY. 



SCHOOL DIRECTOKS. 



Geoi'ge M. Dickson, President; Thomas Spencer, Secretary; David J. 
Cleland. 

MILAN TILLAGE GOVERNMENT. 

1865-60. — John Dickson, President; James Johnston, F. N. Young, 
N. D. Bradley, G. W. Heflin, Council. 

1866-67.— J. B. Davison, President; A. L. Buck, A. J. Webster, John 
Jones, Robert Ross, Council. 

L86T-68. — Samuel Blair, President; Robert Ross, James W. Whitman, 
Jno. B. Ferguson, Geo. P. AVebster, Council. 

1868-69.— A. Owens, President; G. H. Honens, Geo. P. Webster, Geo. 
Whitehead, Wm. Goldsmith, Council. 

1869-70.— A. Owens, President; W. T. Riggs, E. S. Clow, I. H. 
Honens, Thos. Kerr, Council. 

1870-71.— W. T. Riggs, President; Thos. Kerr, E. S. Clow, J. G. 
Whitehead, Jos. S. Ferguson, Council. 

1871-72. — A. Owens, President; George Clippenger, George Keeler, 
Silas Whitehead, Wesle^^ Fitzsimmons, Council. 

1872-73. Alex. Owens, President; George Keeler, C. W. Fitzsim- 
mons, W. J. Wallace, Thomas Fischer, Councilmen. 

1873-74. G. W. Heflin, President; W. J. Wallace, Benj.C. Fry singer, 
C. W. Fitzsimmons, Wm. F. Gilmore, Councilmen.. 

1874-75. Alex. Owens, President; R. B. Olmsted, Warren II. Stearns, 
Wm. McFarland, G. P. Clippinger, Councilmen. 

1875-76. Thomas Kerr, President; AVarren H. Stearns, E. G.Spencer, 
Jas. E. Burrowes, Wm. B. Frysinger, Councilmen. 

1876-77. Thomas Kerr, President; Jas. E. Burrowes, Wm. B. Fry- 
singer, O. W. Davis, H. W. Haislip, Councilmen. 

1877-78. Thomas Kerr, President; Jas. E. Burrowes, O. W. Davis, 
Archibald Cook, Thos. Johnston, Councilmen. 

PORT BYRON. 

Port Byron township embraces fractional sections 6, 7,13, 24, 25 and 
36, averaging about 400 acres to each, and extends along the east bank of 
the Mississippi River a distance of six miles. The original village was laid 
out on the N. W. J of Sec. 25, but now embraces the S. W. fraction and 
E. -| of Sec. 25, the N. W. fraction of 36, and a portion of Sec. 24. It con- 
tains upwards of 1,500 inhabitants. It was laid out in the fall of 1836 by 
Samuel Allen, N. Belcher, and Moses Bailey, then residents, and Dr. P. 
Gregg, of Rock Island. Walter Phillips proved a pre-emption on the 
fraction, and reserved to himself the N. ^ of the fraction, and deeded one-half 
of his interest to Mr. George Davenport, (who was murdered in 1846) and 
to C. R. Bennett, of Galena. At that time there was but one log house and 
a small log store on the land, owned by Samuel Allen. 

Robert and Thomas Symes lived on the spot where the railroad depot 
now stands, in a log house, and kept a wood-yard for the passing boats. 
That fall N. Ijclcher built a frame store, and put in a general stock of goods. 

The PostofHce was then located at a place called Canaan, about a mile 
from the village, and Archibald Allen was postmaster. In the March fol- 



HISTOET OF ROCK ISLA.ND COUNTY. 213 

lowing the office was i-emoved to Port Byron, and N. Belcher appointed 
postmaster, which office he still holds, and has held, at different times, since 
then. There was not at this time (1837) a single house in Coe township, 
which lies directly east, and is now one of the wealthiest towns in the 
county, and which does nearly all its trading at Port Byron. The same 
will apply to Zunva township, as this is the postoffice for about three-fourths 
of the people of l)otli towns. 

Port Byron did not seem to get ahead much for several years, as the 
panic of 1837 nearly proved its destruction, but it is now one of the most 
prosperous towns in the Northwest. 

In 1836 Dr. J. H. Leyford and N. Dorrance came, and are still resi- 
dents of tliis place. In the spring of 1837 the settlement received lai-ge 
accessions, and among them Silas Marshall, Geo. Moore, Warren Wilcox, 
and a number of young men, many of whom afterwards left. 

The first effort made to get a railroad established through here was in 
1852, when it was proposed to build, a road from Warsaw, at the lower 
rapids, to Port Byron, at head of the upper rapids. This project finally 
failed, the citizen's losing $10,000, wdiicli they had subscribed and mostly 
paid. Then came the project of the Sterling & Bock Island Koad, which 
would have been seventeen miles shorter route to Chicago than the present 
road; and the C. & R. I. road made every effort to defeat it, which after 
sundry efforts and much maneuvering they succeeded in doing, and by 
this means the citizens of Port Byron were again losers of $10,000 more, 
for which they had, in many cases, mortgaged their farms to pay. That 
portion of the road lying between Port Byron and Rock Island Junction 
(9| miles) was completed, however, and is now owned by the Western Union 
Railroad Co. Since then the town has steadily increased, and its present 
coal, lime, and general business interests form no inconsiderable portion of 
that of Rock Island County. 

In justice to N, Belcher, it should be said that he has always been a 
most earnest worker for the interests of the town, and was probably more 
instrumental in getting the railroad project to a successful issue than any 
other one man, and has derived less pecuniary benefit therefrom than many 
others, who liave reaped a rich harvest by coming since the road was com- 
pleted. The writer found Mr. Belcher a man seventy-three years old, and 
with apparently little of worldly wealth, and still working daily in his office 
for his living. 

The business interests of Port Byron are represented variously, as will 
be seen in our list below : We find four dry goods stores, five groceries, 
three drug stores, six stove and tin dealers, two lumber yards, three masons, 
two harness makers, tw^o butchers, two tailors, one photographer, two jewel- 
ers, two saloons, one restaurant, one baker, three barbers, two dentists, one 
wagon maker, three blacksmiths, two furniture dealers, three draymen, one 
livery stable, four carpenters, four painters, two banks, three produce and 
stock dealers, two dealers in agricultural implements. A large amount of 
grain and stock is shipped daily; Messrs. Rogers & Son probably doing the 
greater portion of it, although Smith S:, Wainwright do a good business. 

The shipment of lime from this point is estimated as high as 100,000 
barrels per annum. 

The bulk of the coal business is done by Mr. T. Williams, whose in- 
vestment in coal and coal lands probably exceeds $100,000, all within a 
radius of five miles of Port Byron. The principal works are located at 



214 . HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. 

Rapids City, two miles below the town, from which the boats are supplied. 
Messrs. Gilchrist & Co. also have an extensive coal bank at Rapids 

City. 

VILLAGE INCOKPOKATION. 

The village was incorporated in 1876, and the following year the gen- 
tlemen whose names we give below were elected its town ofificers : Geo. D. 
Moore, Geo. McNeal, James W. Simonson, Jesse Maxwell, T. J. Zeigler, F. 
S. Gates, Trustees; E. H. Hunt, Police Magistrate; D. J. Chinn, Village 
Clerk; Enos Blinn, Village Marshal; Geo. D. Moore, President of Board. 

SCHOOLS. 

An unusual interest is taken in the schools at this place, but our space 
will scarcely allow as extended notice as they deserve. One school-honse 
alone cost 111,000, with Mr. J. H. Southwell as Principal; Miss Sadie El- 
lingham is in charge of the intermediate department, and Miss Lizzie 
Sheppard of the primary. Another new school house is in process of con- 
struction, wdiich, when finished, will place Port Byron in possession of 
educational advantages excelled by few towns in the state. 

PHILO LODGE A. F. A. M. 

Wilson Fleming, W. M.; Thos. Jennings, S. W.; Wm. Bryant, J.W.; 
J. C. Wainwright, Treasurer; Jno. Shafer, Secretary; James Kowe, S. D. ; 
Alex Zeigler, J. D.; John Beal, and John Morgan, Stewards; J. G. Wil- 
liams, Tyler. 

I. o. o. F. 

Fort Byron Lodge '^o. 624.-0. J. Morris, ]N". G. ; F. E. Rogers, W. 
G.; E. M. Rogers, Rec. Secretary; J. W. Morgan, Per. Secretary; David 
Zeigler, Treasurer. Sixty members. 

CHUKCH HISTORY. 

On the 2d day of September, 1849, a few citizens of Port Byron and 
vicinity, believing it to be their duty, and wishing to enjoy the privilege of 
divine worship, organized a Congregational church under the care of Rev. 
A. L. Bullen, a Home Missionary; they were William C. Pearsoll, Jesse 
Maxwell, Isaac Hollister, Martha Hollister, Mrs. W. C. Pearsoll, Mrs. A. 
N. Maxwell, jMrs. C. Mulhollen, Mrs. Robert Hilton, and Martha Jennings. 
Mrs. Hilton and Mrs. Mulhollen are dead; all tlie others are still living and 
connected with the church, with the exception of Mrs. Jennings, who now 
resides near Galena, in this state. They held their first meeting in the old 
brick school-house now standing opposite the present church building, 
where they continued to hold their meetings until 1855. In the year 1854 
the foundations for a meeting-house were laid, and the house, surmounted 
with a spire and bell of five hundred pounds weight was finished in the fall 
ot 1855, The church is situated on Out-lot No. 21, in section 25, on the 
east side of High Street, commanding a full view of the Mississippi River, 
and was built under the pastorate of the Rev. William Porter, at a cost of 
about $2,700. The pastors have been Rev. A. L. Bullen from April 10, 



HISTORY OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY, 21 5 

1850, to SeptemberlS, 1850; Eev. William Thompson from October 6, 1850 
to May 3, 1852; Rev. William Porter from May, 1854, to May, 1860; Rev. 
Mr. Miles in 1861; and Rev. Aimer Harper from September, 1861, to 
present time. It is believed they are all living but Rev. W. Thompson, 
who was drowned in endeavoring to cross the Meredosia in the spring of 
1852 while on his missionary duty. The church has flourished with vary- 
ing success through the past twenty-nine years of its existence, with a grad- 
ual but healthy increase of members up to this time. The past winter a 
large number has been added on profession, thirty-two at one time, and 
there is now one hundred and thirty communicants on the chui'ch books. 
The number of children in the Sabbath School are one hundred, and the 
interest increasing. 

The M. E. Church was organized in 1836, with a membership of some 
six or eight persons, among whom were Archibald Allen, Candace Allen, 
J. H. Lyford and wife, Jno. Mitchell and wife. The earliest meetings were 
held in a log cabin, but the church was built some years later, at an expense 
of $3,000. The present membership is one hundred and twenty-five, with 
a Sunday School of about seventy-five scholars. 

COAL YALLEY. 

The Township, as now organized, contains less than twelve sections of 
land; originally it comprised one and one-half townships. Rural Township 
was set oil* in 18T1. Latterly nearly six sections were detached from it and 
joined to Black Hawk. 

William and Charles Bailey, brothers, were the first settlers, and built 
the first house within its present limits as now organized. Geo. E. Wash- 
burn is thought to be the second permanent settler. The coal fields in and 
around the village of Coal Yalley attracted many speculators, not many 
settling down to business until the railroad was built. 

Thos. Lees, Geo. E. Washburn, Wm. Bailey, Chas. Bailey, Frederic 
Fittell, and Abe Edwards, comprised the full list of supporters of the first 
school taught, by Mr. Doyle, from Milan, in the year 1854, in a small 
house owned by Thos. Lees. Mr. A. M. Nichols taught the first district 
school. 

The first church service held in the town was by Rev. A. A. Rogers, 
in store building now owned by R. Lee. 

Mr. Geo. E. Washburn was the first to marry. 

The first white child born within its limits was the son of Charles 
Bailey. 

Wm. Bailey and William Boyle opened the first store in the village, 
and Thomas T. Jones, the first Postmaster, was appointed in 1857. 

SCHOOLS. 

Until the railroad was built, the schools were in a primitive condition, 
since which time the growth has been very fair. The district now has two 
very good buildings, with seating capacity of 320 and an average attend- 
ance of about 300. Mr. Wm. A. Kiamer has been a regular teacher for 
twelve years. Jno. B. McFarland is now acting as Principal. The build- 
ings stand nearly joined together, and contain five rooms, each having a 
competent teacher. 



216 HISTORY OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY. 

CHURCHES. 

The M. E. Chnrcli was built in the year of 1S6!). Abel Curtis, L. M. 
Pinkley, Wm. Pi'att, and M. Bollnian, were Trustees. This church was 
(piite strong in numbers, and generally well supported, until the organiza- 
tion of the Primitive Methodist, in the year of 1808. Its first regular ap- 
pointed preacher was liev. Mr. Sheldon, for two years; second was Rev. 
Mr. Wesley, two years; third was Rev. Mr. Bartlett, one year; fourth was 
Rev. Mr. Pundy, two years; fifth was Rev. Mr. Morey, two years; sixth 
was Rev. Mr. lloaglin, one year; seventh was Rev. Mr. Head, one year; 
eighth was Rev. Mr. John Palmer, two years; ninth was Rev. Mr. Shear- 
man, one year; tenth was Rev. Mr. Rowe, one year. The past two years 
have had no preacher a])pointed. 

The Welsh Baptist Church was organized January 11, 18G6, under the 
supervision of Rev. T. M. Matthews. Among its first members were: R. 
Benjamin and wife, D. Prosser and wife, H. Hill, D. Powell and wife, and 
Mary Davis. David Prosser was elected Clerk; R. Benjamin, Treasurer; 
David Powell and Richard Benjamin, Deacons. Rev. T. M. Matthews re- 
ceived a unanimous call to the pastorate, and remained with this small body 
of church members till 1869 or 1870. A very respectable house of wor- 
ship was built and paid for under his ministerial care. Soon after the 
church organization, in 1866, a Sabbath-school class was enlisted under R. 
Benjamin as Superintendent; subsequently Rev. T. M. Matthews was 
chosen Superintendent; the third Superintendent was Edward Hugh; the 
fourth Superintendent being Richard Benjamin; and the school now con- 
tains about 50 scholars with a very regular attendance. Rev. David Mor- 
gan is now officiating as pastor to this small body of attentive worshipers. 

The Welsh Congregational Church was organized in 1857, by the Rev. 
John L. Richards — the deacons were Rees Jones and Wm. Williams — with 
a membership of about 15. Meetings were first held at the house of Mrs. 
Sarah Williams. The second regular minister was Rev. C. D. Davis; the 
third was Rev. O. Owens; the fourth was Rev. T. G. Jones. In the year 
of 1862 was built a house of worship costing about $1,000. The present 
membership is 25. Have regular preaching once a month. The Sabbath- 
school is well sustained throughout the year, and numbers about 50. 

The Roman Catholic residents of this place, previous to the year of 
1875, were connected with Rock Island Mission. In 1870, they had com- 
pleted a church, at a cost of al)Out $2,000, which was formally opened for 
worship by Rev. Father Roles, under whose supervision the building was 
erected. It was in charge i'or some time afterwards of the Rev. Dr. Liglit- 
ner. In 1875, Right Rev. Bishop Foley appointed Rev, Father Grere to 
this mission and that of Moline. The congregation comprises about 50 
families. 

The Presbyterian Church was organized in 1867, with John Barton, 
Albert Owens, Frederic Freeburg, Hugh Caughey and Robert Lee, as 
Trustees. Dr. Martin and L. Evans were elected Elders. In the following 
season Wm. A. Kramer was added to the list of Elders. The membership 
numbered 25. A church was built the same year, costing about $2,500. 
Rev. J. S. McClung was at the organization, and was the first stated sup- 
ply; Rev. M. Noerr being the second; Rev. L. Q. Adams was the third; 
Rev. M. Gordon being the fourth. In the year 1875 Rev. M. Noerr re- 
turned, and still ofiiciates as supply. A Sunday-school was early organized 



HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. 217 

after tlie buikling of the cliurcli, and now contains 100 scholars, with an av- 
erage attendance of 75. 

Tlie Primitive Metliodists were organized in 1808. Giles Ilndson, 
Joseph Wearinouth, liobert Wilson, George Wilson, and John Hanson, Si-., 
were among its early members. A church was erected in 1869, costing 
about $2,000. The Trustees were Giles Hudson, John Hanson, and Thos. 
Glemont. The present membership is about 50. The Sunday-school num- 
bers about 75, with a very good attendance. The first preacher was Rev. 
Clhas. Dawson, who came from Kewanee once a month; the second was 
Tlev. Francis Nicholson; the third was Rev. M. McPhail, two years, and 
then located in the town; the fourth was Rev. Robert Reed, its present pas- 
tor, and being the only resident preacher in the place. 

LODGES. 

MASONIC. 

Valley Lodge No. 547.— S. B. Thomas, W. M.; Thos. Glendening, S. 
W.; David Lyons, J. W.; Arny Hilher, S. D.; Maxwell Lyons, J.^D.; 
George Ilillier, J. S. ; Josiah Scott, S. S. ; Robert Patterson, T. Meet 
monthly, Friday, on or before the full of the moon. 

ODD FELLOWS. 

Coal Valley Lodge No. SOL— Matthew G. Bedford, N. G.; Thos. 
Glendening, Y. G. ; Jerry Lees, R. S.; Archer Hodge, P. S. ; John Lees, T. ; 
Wm. Haddick, R. S. to N. G.; Richard J. Hughs,' L. S. to N. G.; George 
Hillier, Sr., R. S. to Y. G.; Edwin Twomly, L. S. to Y. G.; Robert Daviso^i, 
Warden; W. A. Kramer, Conductor; James McMeeken, R. S. S. S. ; Swan 
P. Johnson, L. S. S. S.; Lewis Stafford, I. G.; John P. Price, O. G. Meet 
every Wednesday evening. 

ANCIENT ORDER OF A. O. OF U. W. 

Enterprise Lodge No. L7. — Wm. S. Bailey, P. M. W. ; James Clegg, 
M. W.; Wm. Christy, G. F.; E. Mulligan, O.; Benj. Cook, Recorder; j'as. 
Henry, Financier; John T. Hass, Receiver; Geo. Kane, G. W.; Wm. Mey- 
ers, 1. W. ; Karl Martin, O. AV. Meet weekly on Tuesday evening. 

DRUIDS. 

Eureka Grove No. 34, U. A. O.B., Coal F«%/.— PastN. A., Robert 
Davidson; N, A., Thos. Houghfield; Y. A., Harman Nitz; S., John Ran- 
son; T., Wm. Giesler. 

COAL YALLEY YILLAGE ELECTION. 

Tuesday, April 17, 1877. For Trustees: Roberth Haddick, Alfred 
Haigh, Thomas Phillips, Fred. Freeberg, Robert McQuoid, Charles Huber. 
For Village Clerk: John Reay. For Police Magistrate: Otto Leobner. 
This ticket was elected. 



218 HISTORY OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY. 

KUEAL TOWNSHIP. 

The first settlers of Rural, which formerly formed part of Ooal Valley 
Township, were Thomas and David Good low, brothers, who built the first 
house, on Section 29,John Farlow being the second, from Pre-emption Town- 
ship, at which place he was the first settler ; he built the second house, on 
Section 30, in this town. The first child born was a son of John Farlow, in 
1839. The first sermon preached was by Joseph Jones, a Baptist, in 1839. 
The first marriage was that of David Goodlow and Nancy Farlow, who now 
reside in Oregon. Before the year 1840 the following persons came to 
this town : A. L. and A. N. Sayre, J. M. Wilson, Capt. J. A. Jordon and 
Daniel Yalentine. Capt. Jordon and Mr. Valentine lived just over the line 
in Pre-emption, but most of their land being in Rural, they finally built in 
this town. The first school was taught by Seth Trego, in a private house. 
The first school house was built in 1846, by contributions from the follow- 
ing persons : Capt, J. A. Jordon, Albert N., Alonzo S. and M. Sayre, J. M. 
Wilson, Daniel Yalentine and William Crist. These persons also contrib- 
uted money to secure the first teacher, Mr. Shedd. 

John Farlow, while talking with Joseph Yersal, with no apparent dis- 
ease or ailment, died in 184G, without a struggle. 

A man generally knowm as "Wild-cat Moore," in the year 1842, in this 
town, pursued a catamount, on horseback, overtook him in the brush, and 
(without a weapon of any kind,) leaped from his horse, taking his buffalo- 
robe before him, sprang upon the catamount, which was a very large one, 
crushed him to the earth and succeeded in killing him, without receiving a 
wound, which act gave him the above name. After this feat, he caught a 
wolf in his hands and choked him to death, receiving numerous 
wounds. 

Rural was set off from Coal Yalley Township and organized in 1871. 
Andrew Donaldson w^as elected its first Supervisor, 

CHURCHES. 

The first religious organization in the township was in the year 185 2 
by the following persons: David Campbell and Jane, his wife, Franci, 
Bailey and wife, Miss Jane Patterson, Jas. Donon, Sr., and wife, Jas. Donons 
Jr., and wife, John Donon, Robert Bailey and wife, and John McLain. 
This organization was called Flomestead United Presbyterian ; full mem- 
bership was fifteen at organization. May 6th. Rev. Wm. Oburn, as a mis- 
sionary, jjreached to this congregation, which was under the inspecti(»n of 
the Associate Presbytery of Iowa till 1854. July 18, 1852, he adminis- 
tered the ordinance of baptism in this congregation, to Susanna, daughter 
of James and Nancy Donon, she being the first person receiving this ordi- 
nance in the church. The first regular preacher was Rev. A. A. Rogers, 
who was ordained and installed Aug. 21, 1855, membership then number- 
ing forty-five. In the year 1858, the Associate and Associate Reformed 
Churches having united. Homestead Church came within the bounds of 
the United Presbytery of Monmouth. In this year Rev. A. A. Rogers was 
released. In 1859 Rev. William Cook Avas ordained and installed. Mr. 
Cook was released in the year 1870. In 1872 Rev. R. S. Campbell was in- 
stalled as pastor and still continues to hold forth very acceptably. The 
time intervening between regular pastors, preaching has been supplied 
by the Presbytery of Rock Island, to which the Homestead Church 





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HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. 221 

now belongs. This church built a substantial house in 1855, costing about 
$1,400. They also have a parsonage, costing about $1,100, completed in 
1870. The first elders were David Campbell and James Donon, Sr. Pres- 
ent Board of Trustees are John C. Bailey, James McA\^liinney, William 
Beatty, Daniel Gi-ant and David Warwick. Present elders are Thomas 
Ferguson, John Caughey and J. C. Bailey. Sabbath-school was organized 
in this church in 1856; it is now kept up regularly each week throughout 
the year, numbering between sixty and seventy. Present membership, 
seventy-one. 

The ijeulah Presbyterian Church is located on Section 11 ; was organ- 
ized Aug. 22, 1854. The meetings were originally held in the Baile}' School 
House, on Sec. 2. Francis C. Killing, James Doiuddson and John Mc- 
Candless were the original trustees. House was built in 1859, costing about 
$1,600. The original members were Margaret and Elizabeth Gordon, 
John Farrar and Phoebe, his wife, Henry Brown, Mary A. Edwards, Alex- 
ander Gordon, James Gordon, Maria Gordon, Francis Killing, Jane Killing, 
and William F. Brown. First pastors were Kev. Thos. M. Chestnut, Kev. 
Leavenworth, Rev. Jacob Coon, Rev. W. W. Morehead, Rev. William Mc- 
Clurg, Rev. Moses Noes, Rev. Henry M. Fisk, Rev. David B. Gordon. 
Rev. Moses Noes has returned and is now -their pastor. Present member- 
ship now numbers forty-five communicants. Sabbath-school is kept up 
throughout the summer only, containing about eighty pupils, 

CORDOYA. 

This town lies well up on the bluffs and commands one of the finest 
views on the Mississippi River, which stretches away in both directions un- 
til lost by its windings, which at this })oint are rather abrupt a short dis- 
tance both above and below the town. 

The earliest settler of this place was one Mr. East, who built a log 
cabin in 1836; also John Marshall and family, Dr. Thomas Baker, Ami R, 
Rathbun, Theodore and John Butcher all came the same year. Theodore 
Butcher is the only one now living of those who came in 1836. William 

and George Marshall, J. L. , Jonathan and K. S. Cool, and Joseph 

R. Sexton came in 1838. 

The town was laid out in 1837 by Jolm Marshall and Dr. Thomas 
Baker, and the first frame houses were built the following year by these 
gentlemen ; the one by Dr. Baker is still standing, but has been added to 
and rebuilt until scarcelv a vestia^e of the original remains that is recofi^niza- 
l)le. The first school was taught by Dr. Baker in his own house, where he 
instructed, in a primitive way, his own children together with those of his 
neighbors. Although Cordova has never risen to very great prominence, 
the traveler is impressed at once with its evident thrift and its indications 
of prosperity. It now contains four general stores, one drug store, one 
wagon manufactory, by T. Karr & Co., one agricultural implement ware- 
house, and two saddlery shops, two doctors, one preacher, and three church- 
es. The principal product of this locality being corn, very large shipments 
are made which principally go to Milwaukee. This interest is largely 
represented by H. W. Rathbun and Wm. G. Marshall, whose extensive corn 
cribs strike the eye of a stranger at once, whether he approach the town by 
river or road. The traflac in lime at this point is very extensive, and is 

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222 HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. 

principally carried on by J. Q. Wynkoop, who runs four kilns and furnishes 
employment to a lai'ge number of men. 

The one object of special pride to which the residents direct attention 
is their fine graded school, which numbers upwards of three hundred 
scholars, all under the supervision of a very efficient Principal, Mr. F. M. 
McKay. 

CHURCH HISTORY. 

The Baptist Church organized December 28, 1843, held its first meet- 
ing at Cordova under the supervision of Rev. J. IST. Seely, with a nieml)er- 
ship of sixteen, of whom J. R. Sexton, Mahala Sexton, J. L. and Margaret 
Cool, A. S. and Mary A. Ege are still connected with the church. Their 
first church was built in 1844 but in 1858 a more modern structure was 
erected at a cost of $8,000. The pastors have been Rev. Chas. E. Browne 
who served one year. Rev. Wm. Rutledge five years. Rev. F. Ketchum two 
years. Rev. N. J. Norton one and one-half years, until he died, Rev. Asa 
Prescott four and one-half years. Rev, J. N. Seeley one year, Rev. J. D. 
Cole, D.D., four years. Rev. T. G. McLean three years. Rev. E. N. Elton, 
the present pastor, has been with the church four years, April 1, 1877. The 
Sunday School numbers one hundred and fifty. The Rev. H. C. First, of 
Plainfield, Ills., was converted and baptized here, and Bro. Chas. Ege, a 
licentiate of this church, is pursuing his studies at the Chicago University. 

Cordova Lodges, 

MASONIC. 

Cordova Lodge No. 543.— R. C. Cool, W. M.; L. Pyle, S. W.; AVm. 
Haney, J. W. ; J. K. Glasscock, Secretary; A. Bolinger, Treasurer. Or- 
ganized 1865. Membership twenty-seven. 

A. o. u. w. 

J ere Bryan, P. M. W.; Robt. Johston, M. W.; W. D. Webster, 
Recorder; A. Bolinger, Receiver; Howard Myers, Financier. Organized 
May 11, 1877. Membership thirty-eight. 

EDGINGTON TOWNSHIP. 

This township is mostly a beautifully undulating and level prairie, well 
drained to the west, north and east. The prairie soil is a black alluvium of 
remarkable fertility, varying in depth from eight inches to three feet. In 
the northern part the land is more rolling, where it is drained by ravines, 
leadingthe surplus water to the Mississippi. These low hills werecovered, 
formerly, with a heavy growth of large trees, but now only about half the 
area is covered and that mostly by a thick growth of young timber. The 
soil is a yellowish clay, mixed with the black alluvium, in which 
the former predominates in most localities. The southwest and east is 
also rolling, the former being drained by Copperas Creek into the Missis- 
sippi, and the latter by Mill Creek into Rock River at Milan. Among 
these hills are numerous springs, most of which furnish an abundant and 
never-failing su})ply of good water. A good supply of well water can be ob- 
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HISTORY OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY. 223 

twenty feet, but where the land is I'ollino^ it is often necessary to «^o much 
deeper. A good supply of stone for building ])nrposes is obtained mostly 
in the northern part of the township; it is mostly lime and sand stone. In 
this locality there is an extensive deposit of sand ot a superior quality for 
the manufacture of glass. It is now being taken out of the land owned 
by M. L. T. Sturgeon. This range of bank sand is remarkably pure, and 
one of the deepest in the State. It extends in a southwestern and northeast- 
ern direction through sections 4 and 5. If the people of Andalusia and 
Edgington fully develop this and other resources of their portion of the 
county, it is very probable at no distant day they will have extensiv^e glass 
works at Andalusia or some other convenient place. This sand is now 
being used elsewhere for the manufacture of glass of an excellent quality. 
People are aware that settlements and commerce have gone much in ad- 
vance of manufacturing, and that the era of skilled labor has come to this 
country, once called "the for west,'' to accomplish greater progress than can 
be conceived by the most vivid imagination of tlie present generation. 

The first settlers — James Robison, Joseph Dunlap, Daniel Edgington 
and John Edgington, now of Buffalo Prairie — came here in the spring of 
1834. Like most early settlers, they located near the timber. The terribly 
severe and memorable winter of 183 1-2, and a desire to be near an abundant 
supply of fuel and fencing, had much influence in the matter of choosing a 
location. 

Daniel Edgington, after selecting and entering lands, returned to Steu- 
benville, Ohio, for his family, and moved here the following spring. 

John Edgington remained here, entered land, improved it and built a 
house, on which farm he still resides. Early in the summer of 1834 James 
liobison built a log house, and broke the first prairie in the settlement. In 
June he returned to Warren County, and moved his family here in the fall. 

During the summer of 1834 Joseph Dunlap built for himself a double 
log house on Section 5, near the woods. This cabin has been moved, and is 
now on Section 16 — land owned by John I. Brown. In this cabin the Pres- 
l)vterian Church of Edo-ino-ton was or2:anized in 1837. It was here where 
the early settlers and their families met. with the unaffected manners and free 
spirit of the frontiersman to worship God according to the dictates of their 
own consciences. After entering lands for other ])arties and completing his 
house, Mr. Dunlap returned to Steubenville, Jefferson County, Ohio, and 
moved his family here the following spring — 1835 — with whom Daniel 
Edgington and family, Geo. W. Kell and Henry Eberhart and family came 
and settled in this vicinity. Charles Eberhart and family came to the set- 
tlement in the fall of that year. The last two named gentlemen and their 
families came from New Jersey. This same fall the Titteringtons — John 
and family, Moses and Charles — came from Ohio; and in the spring of 1836 
Bernet McjS^utt and family, of Ohio, and .William Snell and family, from 
Mississi])pi in the tall, also located in the neighl)orliood. These pioneers 
formed the nucleus of the first settlement in this part of the county,which was 
generall^^ known as the Dunlap settlement. In the fall of 1836 Daniel 
Montgomery, a brother of Pev. John Montgomery, well known to the early 
settlers, located out on the prairie on Section 26, where his sons, Robert and 
Daniel, now reside. 

He was soon followed by Alexander Hazlett and family, W. D. Hat- 
ton, and later by Parley Laflin and family, Joseph Asquith and family, and 
others ^\•ho formed the first settlement on the prairie. In 1838 the popu- 



224 HISTORY OF KOCK ISLAJJD COUNTY. 

lation increased by the coming of tlie Parmenters — George, Allen, Lorenzo 
and Setli; H. H. Parks, A. J. Webster and Timothy Button. But as late 
as 1850 lands in the southeastern part of the township were very cheap. 
The thriving village of Peynolds, a station on the Pock Island & Mercer 
County Railroad, is being l3uilt on land which, at that time, was purchased 
for a little more that -^1 per acre. These lauds, now improved, are worth 
about $60 per acre. 

Soon after this settlement was made James Taylor and family settled 
in the northeastern part, on Section 12. He had no neighbors for two or 
three years, after which the Pleasant — now Taylor — Pidge settlement filled 
up gradually. He was visited several times by squads of Indians, who fre- 
quented the settlements while on hunting excursions from the Iowa side of 
the river. 

Numerous deer, often seen in herds of fifteen or twenty, and many 
other wild animals, which were in the timber on the hilly lands close by, 
was undoubtedly one of the principal causes which induced the Indians to 
come to this locality. The prairie on fire, and the Indians, were often the 
most exciting theme of discussion among these pioneers. 

Although the Plack Hawk war had cowed these Indians to a con- 
siderable extent, yet their presence in the settlements was the cause of fre- 
quent alarm and annoyance by setting fires, stealing horses, killing stock 
and intruding upon the settlers for the purpose of begging. 

The early settlers had few luxuries except venison, wild turkey, quails, 
prairie hens, ducks and other game, and crab apples, wild plums, berries and 
honey. They suffered many privations, attributable to low prices, great dis- 
tance from market and points at which they could get milling done, the 
slow modes of travel by ox teams, the lack of conveniences and tlie generally 
unimproved condition of the country . They went to Hendersonville, Knox 
County, to mill, a distance of about forty -five miles. It took from one to 
three weeks to make the trip, as very often parties were waiting there to 
have grinding clone. 

At this time many of the people manufactured much of their bread- 
stnfis by pulverizing grain in iron kettles and hominy blocks, some using 
for that purpose a spring pole, attached horizontally to one ot the beams of 
the upper floor in the house, to which was suspended a stick of wood about 
four or five feet long, having a strong iron ring on the lower end within 
which an iron wedge was inserted The springing force of the pole equal- 
ized the action of this machine, so that the operator could pound out three 
grades of meal, the fine for bread, the second for mush and the very coarse 
for hominy. This was done mostly in the evening, as the wedges were often 
used during the day for splitting rails. Iron wedges were also used by 
hand to accomplish the same purpose. In the fall, when the corn was ripe 
enough to make what are called "roasting ears," this soft corn was grated 
to a pulpy batter, out of which, it is said, excellent cakes were made. When 
the corn grew too hard for this roasting or boiling, it was sometimes soaked 
and then grated for the same purpose; also, when the corn was dry and 
hard, a rude plane was used to shave the corn on the ear into hominy, and 
cakes were spread upon a board and baked in front of the fire in the "fire 
place." 

Mr. Joseph Duidap built a grist mill which, although constructed in a 
very primitive manner, was a great helj) to this settlement. 

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HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. 225 

to which was attached an iron shaft and pnlley, was driven by a horse power, 
consisting of a heavy, upright shaft of timber, about twenty inclies in diam- 
eter and eiglit feet long, held in position at the top by a large cross-beam 
resting upon crotches between two oak trees, and the lower end by a log on 
the ground, in which it revolved. Arms projected from this shaft like the 
spokes of a wheel, and within their circle a horse hitched to one of them 
drove the mill by means of a very long raw-hide band passing round tho mill 
pulley and the arms near their outer ends. This mill was in a cabin six- 
teen feet square, near the horse power. Its capacity for grinding was about 
fifty bushels of corn, wheat or buckwheat per day. The bolting was done 
by hand wnth a hair sieve when an extra (piality was desired; but most 
people used it as graham flour. No toll was taken; the patrons of the mill 
hitched on their own horses to do their grinding. In the winter people 
brought grists to this mill from the Iowa side of the river, which they could 
then cross on the ice. 

After milling at Hendersonville awhile they went to mill in the Weth- 
erstield Colony, then to Drury'sMill on Copperas Creek, a distance of sixteen 
miles; sul)sequently to Miller's Mill, on Edwards River, and at present they 
e:et their millino; done at Milan. 

Building lumber could be purchased at distant points, but for obvious 
reasons they utilized the woods for building log houses. Boards, shingles, 
etc., were split out and dressed hj hand. The lower floors in some instances 
were made of split logs, hewed for that purpose, called puncheons. 

Some brought a few window frames with them. Thus they accom- 
plished their building with the aid of the neighbors who came from many 
miles around to the "r«^sm^s,"at which there was no small degree of hilar- 
ity and generosity. 

At this time trade was divided between St. Louis, the village of Chi- 
cago and other distant markets. Occasionally a few loads of wheat were 
hauled to Chicago and sold at 40 to 45 cents per bushel, requiring from 
fourteen to twenty days to make the "round trip." Two or three years 
later — about 1837, they did most of their trading at Muscatine and Hock 
Island, but little cash exchanged hands. It was generally understood that 
the farmer should have cash enough to pay his taxes and the ferriage of his 
produce across the river; the rest was taken in trade. 

Wheat often sold at twenty-five cents and corn at eiglit cents per bush- 
el, and sometimes as low as six and one-quarter cents per bushel. Pork 
sometimes as low as seventy-five cents })er hundred weight dressed. 

One farmer computed the cost of living for himself and wife per week 
at seventy-five cents. This was during one year when the prices 
of produce were very low. Mr. Wm. Miller, of Bowling Township, in the 
fall ot 1846, bought two hundred pounds of pork for $3. 

The person of whom he bought, sold that year about one hundred hogs 
from time to time, and took his pay in trade excepting $3 in cash, with 
which he paid his taxes on one hundred and sixty acres of land. This same 
gentleman also bought a yoke of cattle, one cow, a hog and seven pigs and 
two dozen chickens all for $50; also, had two hundred bushels of corn put 
in the crib for $12.50. He and his family, consisting of his wife and four 
children, were boarded at $3 per week for about one month. 

Another gentleman, who had recently come to the county, while at 
Rock Island in 1842, was solicited to hire out and take beef at one and one- 
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226 HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. 

per day being fifty cents. This man, after he commenced farming for liim- 
self, sold good winter wheat at twenty-eight cents per bushel at the Milan 
Mills, half cash. Calico was then thirty cents per yard. 

The first marriage ceremony was performed by Daniel Edgington, in 
October, 1836; the parties were Mr. John P. Cooper and Miss Mina Pace, 
now of Iowa. James Edgington was the first white child born in the set- 
tlement. He now resides abont three miles sonth of the Village of Edg- 
ington. This township was organized on April Ttli, 1857. The first Super- 
visor was James Baker; Town Clerk, J. W. Lloyd; Assessor, Caleb (Car- 
penter; Collector, William B. Bruner; Overseer of the Poor, Solomon 
Bruner; Justices of the Peace, Timothy Dutton and Robert Candor; Poad 
Commissioners, William Wait, Jabez Cobeldick, and X. S. Sorter; Consta- 
bles, J. F. Rand and James Gardner. The following gentlemen have held 
the ofiice of Supei-visor: J. W. Lloyd, 1861-4; William Wait, 1864-6; 
John G. Parmenter, 1866-7 1 Willian Wait again in 1867-8; Daniel Edg- 
ington, in 1868-9; William B. Bruner, in 1869; James Baker, in 1870, and 
• again in 1871, but being reuioved by death, Abraham Crabb served by ap- 
pointment in 1871-2; Cyrus Conkling was elected in 1872; John G. Par- 
menter again in 1873-4; Charles Titterington in 1875; John G. Parmen- 
ter again in 1876. The following gentlemen have held the ofiice of Town 
Clerk: John Wood, in 1860; J. W. Lloyd, by appointment, I. T. AValker, 
in 1861-2; not serving in 1862 Timothy Dutton was appointed, and in 1863 
elected, and held the ofiice until the year 1877. The present ofiicers are 
James Taylor, Supervisor and Assessor; Eli C. Cavitt, Town Clerk; Chas. 
T. Sea ver," Collector; Eh C. Cavitt, William Wait, and William F. Craw- 
ford, Coraraissiouers of Highways; Justices of the Peace, elected, are Eli 
C. Cavett and Charles Walker; Lester D. Mudge, Eli C. Cavett, and John 
Hubbard, SchoorTrustees. 

The M. E. Church of Edgington, "Zion," is located about one mile 
and three-quarters east of the Village of Edgington. The earliest meet- 
ings were held in 1836-40, at the residence of Charles Eberhart — a log- 
house, which stood abont one-half mile north-west of the location of the 
present house of worship. Rev. Mr. James was the first minister; he was 
succeeded by Rev. Mr. Smith, Rev. Mr. Jordan, and Rev. Asa McMurtrie. 
These ministers were at this time doing missionary work. Subsequently 
their meetings were held at the school house in Dist. No. 1. A three days' 
revival meeting was held in Joseph Dunlap's barn, previous to the oi'gani- 
zation of the Class, which was accomplished in June, 1843, while the meet- 
ings were being held in the school house. At the organization of the 
Society, there was a membership of about fifteen communicants. H. H. 
Parks was the first class-leader. The members, as near as can be de- 
termined, were : H. H. Parks, Martha Parks, Charles Eberhart, Ann 
Eberhart, Thomas Titterington, Charles Titterington, Andrew J. Webster, 
Elizabeth Webster, Monroe Webster, Olive Webster, Christian Eberhart, 
Al)igail Eberhart, Ezekiel Webster, Laura Webster, and Charles AVebster. 
A meeting was called at the Center school house on March 8th, 1854, 
for the purpose of devising means to build a suitable meeting honse. 
At this meeting, John Wood, J. D.Taylor, H. II. Parks, S. P. Webster, W. 
B. Bruner, Chai'Ies Titterington, and C. Webster were appointed a l^oard of 
Trustees, who also discharged the duties of a Building Committee, and erect- 
ed the present house of worship during that year. The cost of this building, 
including some improvements, is estimated at about $2,400. At this time 



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Rev. Wm. Bell was pastor in charge, and the society contained abont eighty 
members. John Luccock was Presiding Elder. The dedication services 
were held in February, 1855, and the sermon was delivered by Rev. Mr. 
Bowles, of Chicago. 

The pastors whose services this church has enjoyed since its early his- 
tory are numerous, and deserving more than a mere mention, which is pre- 
cluded by the brevity of this historical sketch. Rev. Parmenis Smith, of 
Ohio, is the present "Pastor, and F. M. Chaifee the Presiding Elder; Charles 
Titterington, M. L. T. Sturgeon, William F. Crawford, William B. Bruncr, 
Samuel Roose, and Joseph Asquith are Trustees, and, as well as all other 
official members, they are good and efficient in the discharge of their duties. 

The Baptist Church of Edgington Township, organized on August lOtli, 
lSi6, has enjoyed a most remarkable history, and extensive religious influ- 
ence ; sustaining at one time ministerial services at no less than six sta- 
tions, and acquired a membership of five hundred and fifty-five in the 
aggregate, of whom three hundred and thirty were received by bajitism, one 
hundred and fifty by letter, and seventy-five by experience. From this 
Central Church, three others — the Baptist Church at Antioch, in the town- 
ship of Duncan, Mercer County, in 1866 ; another — the Hamlet Baptist 
Church, in Perryton Township ; and the Andalusia Church, located in the 
village of Andalusia in 1867, assumed separate organizations. The meet- 
ing at which this church was organized was held in Mr. Geo. Parmenters' 
barn, where the village of Edgington is now located. The congregation, 
when organized, consisted of seven members. The success of this church 
is in marked contrast with its organization. Subsequently their meetings 
were held in a log school-house, and later in a frame school-house, both of 
which stood whei-e the present school building of Dist. l^o. 3, known as 
the Centre school-house, now stands. Rev. Mr, Brabrooks, of Davenport, 
preached the sermon at the organization of the church, and Rev. Mr. Clark, 
of Mercer Co., was the first regular minister, and preached about every 
month until 181:8. The congregation, when organized, consisted of seven 
members. Rev. Mr. Clark was succeeded by Rev. Charles E. Tinker from 
1848 to 1850. Rev, A. G. Eberhart took charge in 1851 ; this year a meet- 
ing was held to devise means by which to provide a suitable meeting-house, 
and Joseph Seaver, Henry Cline, and Elder Eberhart were appointed a 
building committee, and during the summer of 185 — they erected the 
present church building, at a cost of $2,000, including labor, most of which 
was provided within the means of the church. Rev. A. G. Eberhart's pas- 
torate continued into 1853. He was succeeded by Rev. P. Watts in 1854-5, 
Rev. W. Whitehead in 1856, Rev. John Cummings 1857-8, Rev. O. T. 
Conger 1859-67, Rev. J. C. Post in 1868, Rev. J, M. Titterington in 1869, 
Rev. Samuel D. Ross 1871-2, Rev. Mr. Wylie in 1873, Rev, Ansel Post 
1874, son of Rev. J. C. Post, preached a few months in 1875. The present 
pastor. Rev. T. A. Williams, was born in Gibralter, April 21, 1823, where 
his father was a soldier in a corps of sappers and miners in the British 
service until :^he was soon afterwards killed; the family then removed 
to England. Mr. Williams was early brought to a knowledge of the 
truth, and commenced ministerial services at the age of seventeen years, in 
Soiith Devon. He was educated for the ministry at Houghton, Huntingdon- 
shire. He was ordained as pastor over his first charge at Haddenham, Cam- 
bridgeshire, in 1859, remaining six years; he was then called to the Baptist 
Church at Swatfham, in I^orfolk, in 1865, for seven years. His two last 



228 HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. 

years in England were spent as pastor of the Baptist Clmrch at Uxbridge, 
near London. On March 11, 1847, he married Miss Hepzibah Hajman, 
of Dartmouth, England. He has one son, Thos. A., and two daughters, 
Charlotte E. and Mary A., living, and three children dead. He came to 
this country in 1874, and settled as the pastor of the Baptist Church at La 
Salle, in June of that year, and in 1875 came to his present charge, having 
preached the gospel continuously for twenty-seven years. Wm. Cline was 
the first deacon. The present deacons are Jos. Seaver, Stephen Brayton, Jno. 
Spickler. The trustees are Jos. Seaver, Lorenzo Parmenter, Dan. Bopes,Jno. 
Spickler, and Elijah Batenian. The following ministers were ordained by 
the church : Bev. O. T. Conger in 1859, Rev. J. M. Titterington 1869, 
Bev. E. N. Elton 1869, now pastor of the Cordova Baptist Church, and 
Rev. Ansel Post 1875, now pastor of the Baptist Church at Victor, Iowa. 
The present membership is fifty-four. A comfortable parsonage was built 
in 1863, at a cost of about $500, on a lot bought for that purpose for ^200. 
The parsonage and church building are located near the Centre school- 
house, Dist. jS^o. 3. East of the village of Edgington, for several years after 
the organization of this church, a LTnion Sabbath School was kept up by the 
friends of the various churches; and subsequently in 1852 a Baptist Sab- 
bath School was organized. This school was well provided with such papers 
as ''The Child at Home," and "The Sabbath School Banner.'' During re- 
cent years the Sabbath School is taught during the summer season. 

The Presbyterian Church, of Edgington, was the first church organ- 
ized in the township, and is the oldest Presbyterian Church in the county. 
It was organized in the fall of 1837, by the Rev. John Montgomery, by the 
appointment of the Presl)ytery of Schuyler. The first sermon was preached 
by him in the Autumn of 1836 in the log house of 3Ir. Joseph Dunlap, 
where he held services occasionally during that year, and subsequently in 
the house during the winter, and in the summer season meetings were held 
in the barn — a commodious building — until 1842. This barn is still stand- 
ing, and is about forty rods west of the residence of Charles Dunlap. He 
was succeeded by Rev. Mr. WoodrufiP, who occupied the field until 1843. 
Afterward Rev. Mr. Church preached to the congregation on alternate 
Sabbaths for a few months. Rev. Henry U. Davis preached in 1846-7. 
About this time (1848) Rev. Samuel Cliland purchased a farm within the 
bounds of the congregation, and his ministerial services were secured as a 
supply for a few years. In the Autumn of 1 854, Rev. A. W. Loomis, who 
had been a missionary to China, took charge of the church as stated supply, 
and continued in the work until the spring of 1859, when he went to Cali- 
fornia to preach the gospel to the Chinese. In May, 1860, J. M. Jameison, 
D.D., returned missionary from India, was employed to preach as stated sup- 
ply, giving lialf of his time to the church at Millersburg, Mercer Co. He 
was succeeded by Rev. T. M. Wilson, in May, 1862, whose health failing, he 
felt compelled to leave the field, and did so in December, 1864, very much 
to the regret of his congregation. In May, 1865, Rev. T. R. Johnson came 
to visit the field at the solicitation of his friend, fellow-student, and pre- 
decessor. Rev. T. M. Wilson ; and preached his first sermon on the 28th of 
the same month. He was then employed, as stated supply, for one year, at 
a salary of §600. In Se])tember, 1866, the congregation presented a call to 
the Presbytery of Bureau for his pastoral services, which was foiiud in 
order, put in his hands and accepted ; and he was ordained and installed 
October 9th, 1866. He still occui)ies the field, and is very much attached 



HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. 229 

to his people, and tliej to him. The meeting-honse in which tlie congrega- 
tion still worships was erected in 1843, at a cost of about $2,000. The lot 
upon which the building stands consists of three acres of choice prairie ad- 
joining the village of Edgingtun, and was donated for this purpose by 
Daniel Edgiiigton. In 1870 a parsonage was built, at a cost of «J^1,-100. It 
is handsomely located in the village, on a lot containing two acres, pur- 
chased at a cost of '*i>700. 

The Sabbath School was organized about the year ISJr-i, and was con- 
tinued during the summer months only until 1865; since that time it has 
been kept up during the whole year. Formerly it was supplied with a 
library, but those active in the support of the school, deeming it a Ijetter 
plan, now furnish the scholars with a sufficient number of religious papers. 
The avei'age attendance of teachers and scholars is about lifty. 

EDGIXGTON VILLAGE 

Is pleasantly sitnated on the corners of Sections 7, 8, 17, and 18. The 
prairie lands surrounding this village are unsurpassed by any in the county, 
and by few in the state, for agriculture. 

In 1842-3 Geo. D. Parmenter, who was an enterprising pioneer, built 
a flat-boat. Timothy Dutton, Esq., was Captain of this boat, and owned a 
part of the cargo of wheat, which upon its arrival at New Orleans, he 
shipped to Xew York, requiring about six months from the time it was 
placed on the boat to receive returns fnjm that city. Mr. Parmenter sold 
the first goods in Edgington; his place of business was a log house in 
which he lived. Subse(£uently he built the house now owned and occupied 
by David Fountaine. In this house he lived and kept a small stock of 
goods; and later, he built the Red Store, as it was called; after doing busi- 
ness in this store for some time, he was succeeded by Isaac Xegus and E. 
Burrell. This building is now used by Mr. Fountaine as a blacksmith 
shop. Negus A: I3urreli afterward built the store on the corner, in which 
Martin Schoonmaker is doing business. Mr. Purrell was succeeded in busi- 
ness by Ohas. R, Ainsworth, now in Moliiie; then Rufus Walker, now in 
Rock Island. In about the year 1855, Fish and Lee built a store a short 
dstance east of this; it is now standing directly in front of that occupied 
by Martin Schoonmaker. 

The village, at this time, contains two churches, one store for general 
merchandising, two for agricultural ini])lements, two blacksmith shops, two 
wagon shops, one harness and shoe shop, twenty-three dwelling houses, and 
about thirty other buildings. The village is laid off into about twenty-five 
lots. The Postoffice was first kept by E. D. Cushman, at his own ca])in, 
where the first school was taught in this Township; it is now kept by Mar- 
tin Schoonmaker in his store. Considerable business has been and is being 
done at this place. It has grown, as a matter of convenience, with the set- 
tlement of the township. 

scnooLS. 

In September, 1839, the first School Trustees, Charles Eberhart, Dan- 
iel Edgington, and James Robison, were appointed by the County Commis- 
sioners' C'>urt, and they were sworn into office, in pursuance thereof, by 
Timothy Dutton, J. P. On February 29th, 1840, at which time there were 
about sixty-five inhabitants in the township, a petition was made for the 



230 HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. 

sale of the School Section I^o. 16, containing six hundred and forty acres, 
and on April 30th, 1840, it was sold for $1,200, which is now the amount 
of the school fund. The township originaUy contained one school district, 
and the tii-st school was taught by Mrs. Amanda Cushman, sister of Loren- 
zo Parmenter, one of the very early settlers. This school was taught in 
the cabin of Mr. Cushman, which then stood on the land now owned by 
Daniel Bopes, about one and one-half miles north of the village of Edg- 
ington. In Xovember, 1843, the township was divided into two districts; 
No. 2 consisted of the south-east quarter of the township. In March, 1845, 
into three districts; July 6th, 1847, into four; October 7th, 1848, into live; 
and on April 6th, 1850, the sixth district was formed. The township re- 
mains thus divided, with the exception of such changes as have been made 
to accommodate individuals wdio desired to be set off from one district and 
annexed to another. The school houses are well built, in good repair, and 
furnished with the most approved seats, etc. In 1876 the whole number 
of persons attending these schools was three hundred and twenty-two, of 
whom one hundred and sixty-three were males, and one hundred and fifty- 
nine females, and tjie total number of days attendance was 15,636, and 
$2,127.45 tax was raised for school purposes. 

LODGES. 

Edgington Grange ]^o. 333. — Officers: Charles Seaver, Master; Les- 
ter D. Mudge, Overseer; Samuel Roose, Treasurer; Storer Johnson, Secre- 
tary; Charles Titterington, Steward. 

A. F. AND A. M. 

iJ^e/iey Zo%6 No. 223.— Officers: I. H. Plazlitt, W. M.; Wm. A. 
Hubbard, S. W.; S. E. Roberts, J. W.; Timothy Dutton, Treasurer; Stor- 
er Johnson, Secretary; Charles T. Seaver, L. D.; John I. I3rown, J. D.; 
Matthew Robison, Tiler. This Lodge meets at the Village of Edgington on 
each Wednesday before the full of the moon. 

The Hamlet Mutual Fire and Lightning Insurance Company. 

This Comi^any was organized by the farmers of Edgington, Buffalo 
Prairie, and Bowling Townships of Rock Island County, and Duncan, Per- 
ryton, and Pre-emption of Mercer County, on December 30th, 1875, for 
the insurance of farm property only; and like about one hundred other 
companies (»rganized in this State under a recent law providing for these 
truly mutual companies, it is a success. 

It is claimed tor these mutual companies in which farmers iiisure them- 
selves, that the cost is only about forty per cent, as much as in other com- 
panies. Their operation is such that there is nothing to pay for insurance 
until a loss shall occur, excepting enough to pay for printing, postage and 
secretary services. 

At the meeting held for the organization of this Company at Hamlet, 
the following named gentlemen were chosen a Board of Directoi's : Graham 
Lee, Pres. ; Lloyd Girtoii, Sec. ; Josiah Candor, Treas. William Miller, Wm. 
Wait, Robert S. Montgomery, Samuel Sloan, John Kistler, Cruser Gray, 
Leonard Garber, all of whom have been re-elected, and now serve, excepting 
Samuel Sloan and Leonard Garber, to whose positions Ambrose Eddy and 
Daniel Wheaton have been elected. 



HISTORY OF rock: ISLAM) COUNTY. 231 

The aggregate amount of policies is $64,696.66; amount of receipts 
$61.00; amount of expenditures $30.10; amount in the treasury $30.90. 

This ilhistrates with what economy these companies may. be maiuiged. 
By a comparativ'e statement as to the premiums received and losses paid 
by an old company, it is shown that had the insurance been accomplished 
upon the principle of this company, under the new law, there would have 
been saved to the insured nearly $2,000,000. Whether the anticipations 
induced by these statements can be fully realized by the patrons of this 
system of insurance, remains, to some extent, to be tested. To say the 
least, the matter is of great interest to every agricultural community, and 
is deserving of their most earnest consideration and trial. 

TAYLOR RIDGE 

Is a village laid out on section seven (7) and twelve (12) in BoAvling 
and Edgington Townships. The R. I. & M. V. Railroad was completed to 
this place in September, 1876, and on the day of its completion there were 
twenty-three cars of stock, and the next day seventeen cars shipped for 
Chicago. The village is surrounded by a good agricultural district, and 
well located for manufacturing, as it is convenient to coal, a few miles dis- 
tant by I'ail. It was laid out by J. L. Erankeberger, a civil engineer em- 
ployed on the railroad, and contains two blocks and twenty-four lots, two 
stores, one blacksmith shop, an eating-house, and conveniences for the grain 
and stock business. The M. E. parsonage is being built on Gibson Ave. 
The other street leading east and west is Glasgow — it is on the north side 
of the village. Those running north and south, as named from east to west, 
are Reynolds and Lee. The people along this line of railroad have show^n 
a remarkable degree of enterprise in contributing to the construction of 
this road. Mr. James Taylor gave the right of way and one thousand dol- 
lars, ($1,000) and as good causes produce good effects, the place was named 
Taylor Ridge in his honor. It is a beautiful and healthy location. 

REYNOLDS 

Is a thriving village on the R. I. & M. Co. R. R., located on the S. E. coi-- 
ner of Sec. 36, in Edgington Township. The railroad was completed to 
this place Oct. 6th, 1S7('). On the morning of that day the rails had been 
laid within one-half mile of this point, which half mile was completed, and 
a switch track laid, by three o'clock, P. M.; and before six o'clock, there 
were thirty-three cars loaded with stock for the Chicago market. The place 
was surv^eyed on land owned by Wait and Walker, who caused the survey 
to be made in September, 1876. By this survey it contained four blocks, 
and two half blocks containing eighty-six lots. The streets running from 
east to west, as named from south to north, ai*e Perryton, Main, and 
Edgington; and those running north and south, named from east to west, 
are Bowling, Front, Williams, and Posey. The first building was erected by 
A. S. Crandell, in September, 1876. This village now contains one hotel, 
live stores, two blacksmith shops, one wagon shop, one harness shop, eight 
dwelling houses, one furniture store, a grist mill, and the foundation of a 
warehouse is being laid. This village is surrounded by a good agricultural 
country. A supply of coal is obtained by shipment from the Cable coal 
mines, a few miles distant south-east. The peoj^le think that this must 



232 HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. 

soon be a point of considerable business importance, and improvements are 
being pushed forward with a corresponding energy. 

This township is situated north and east of Moline, the Mississippi 
forming the north-western bounderj, and the Rock River the southern, 
containing rich coal beds, some of which have been worked man)^ j-ears. 
It now has four railroad stations, and five post-offices, viz.: Ra})ids City, 
Hampton, Watertown, Happy Hollow, and Franklin Crossing, Martin 
Culver made the first land claim in what is now Hampton Township. 
Rev. John Kinney, and two brothers of his, made the next claims inHlie 
year 1827. In the following season, Henry McNeal, Joel Thompson, 
Michael Bartlet, Asof Wells, and Joel Wells, Jr., settled in the same vicin- 
ity. The first birth was the daughter of H. Mc^eal, Mary Ann, born Oct. 5, 
1832. The oldest person, now living in Rock Island County, born in 
Hampton, is George McXeal, son of H. McNeal, of Rapids City, born in 
1834. The first death occurred in the year of 1829 or '30, on board of the 
Steamer Josephine, on her way to Galena; a lady from England, coming to 
Galena to visit her son, died just as the boat was landing, and was buried 
at Hampton. The first couple man-ied in town were Joel Wells and 
Mary McMurphy, by Jonas Wells, J. P., in 1835. The first ferry-boat 
across Rock River was run by Erskine Wilson, about two miles above Wm. 
Porter's coal bank. Charles Ames opened out, and marketed, the first coal 
in the town. 

Heagy & Stoddard are operating quite extensively in coal on Sees. 15, 
16 and 22. They have a railroad connecting w^ith the W. U. Railway at 
Watertown, built in the winter of 1872-3. Other parties are operating in 
coal at Rapids City, and Samuel Bowles and D. G. Porter in the south-west 
part of the town. 

Joel Thompson was the first postmaster, and received his appointment 
in the winter of 1837 and '38. Rev. John Kinney, a local preacher of the 
M. E. Church, preached the first sermon, and continued to officiate in the 
interest of the M. E. Church for many years, before any regular circuit 
preacher reached this part of the state. Lucius Wells taught the first 
school, in a log cabin near where the residence of D. Altman now stands, 
in 1833 and '34. Elihu Wells was the first' teacher under the present 
school law. 

In the years of 1833 and 1834, II. McNeal furnished all of the wood 
for steam-boats on the Mississip})i River above the Des Moines Rapids. 
He also has the first tax receipt issued in Rock Island County, for taxes paid. 

The town assumed their organization April 7th, 1859. Lucius Wells 
was elected its first Supervisor, receiving eighty-eight votes; S. S. Rritton 
received eighteen, and Wm. McDonald twelve. 

CHURCHES. 

Rev. G. G. Worthington, of the Methodist Episcopal Church, in 1842 
or '43, organized the first Class in the town. Among its members were 
Harmon (1. Reynolds, E. F. Arcularius and wife, and Nancy Thompson; 
total membership being only eleven, as belonging to the Rock Island Cir- 
cuit. Other Classes have since been organized in the township. They have 
since i)elongcd to Moline Circuit, then Port Byron. In the year 1865, the 



HISTORY OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY. 233 

Hampton Circuit was organi;!;ed, B. C. Swartz, P. E.; A. Freeman, preacher 
charge; A. G. Turner was the second, and John Palmer the third preacher 
in charge. In 1870 Hampton was joined to Zuma, and called Rock River 
Circuit, In 1874, Zuma being cut oif, Hampton Circuit was ajrain re- 
sumed; G. C. Woodruff, preacher in charge; present pastor, C. W. Sher- 
man. 

The Cong. Church in Hampton was organized Fehruary 15th, 1853, 
b)" the Rev. A. B. Hitchcock, the membership numbering fourteen, among 
whom were Luther Pearsoll and wife, Elisha Barr and wife, Milton Ward 
and wife, David Jennings and wile. Deacons: Elisha Barr, Milton Ward, 
and Henry Clark. The present meml)ership is about one hundred and 
fifty. The Sabbath School . numbers one hundred and fifty ; average at- 
tendance, one hundred to one hundred and ten. The cost of the 
house of worship was al)out $2,500, built in 1856 and '57. The pastors 
since organization have been Rev. A. B. Hitchcock, Rev. AYilliam Porter, 
Rev. Mr. Miles, and Rev. A. Harper. 

The Baptist Church in Watertown, was organized, in July, 1865, by 
Rev. H. S. P. Warren, who is still officiating as pastor. Among its 
first members were G. Albertson and wife, L. D. Edwards, Mrs. H. Aren- 
schield, Mrs. P. S. Upson, and others. The present membership is twenty- 
two, who are erecting a house of worship, to be completed this season. 
The Sabbath School has been well sustained since its organization; average 
attendance about thirty-five to forty. 

The Church of Christ at Rapids City, Rock Island County, Illinois, 
was organized on the 8th of September, 1856, by Elder G. W. Smith, of 
Benton County, Iowa, and consisted of only twelve members, (six males 
and six females) of which number four have died; five still live within the 
bounds of the congregation, viz.: Theo. Steele, Elizabeth Steele, Wil- 
liam W. and Louisa J. Meader, and Nancy M. Gallino; the others have 
removed to different localities. In May, 1857, A. G. Lucas, an Evangelist, 
labored two years for the church, and added eighty members. Elder H. 
C. Brown was next emj^loyed, and remained one and one-half years, and 
added forty-two members. The next regularly employed preacher was Elder 
C. W. Sherwood, who continued to labor for the churcli during a period of 
over three years. JN^ext in the order of time, was Rev. Mr. Dogghall, Rev. 
Mr. Swaim, and Rev. Mr. Smith. At this present time. Elder Ingram, of 
LeClaire, Iowa, labors half of his time for the church here. Whole num- 
ber of names on the church record, since its organization, two hundred and 
forty; present membership, forty-five. In the year 1863, Geo. J. Rowe 
was ordained an elder and preacher for the church, and has continued to 
labor, in word and doctrine, from that time to the present, being a resident 
of this place, and united with the church in the year 1857. The churcli 
owns a commodious brick house, built upon the land donated by Jonas 
Barber. 

HAMPTON SOCIETY OFFICIALS. 

DRUIDS. 

Richard Brogan, P. N. A.; Thos. Cowen, N. A.; G. C. Ilanawaker, 
Treas. ; S. S. Crampton, Secy.; John B. Llo^^d, Con. 

A. o. i:. w. 

S. S. Crampton, P. M. W.; Henry Albright, M. W.; Job Sutten, G. 
F.; Henry Fullerton, O,; C. C. Cox, Sec'y.; J. H. Thomas, F.; Samuel 
Heagy, Treas. 



234: HISTORY OF KOCK ISLND COUNTY. 

I. O. O. F. 

Fred. Hanson, P. G.; Job Sntton, N. G.; A. R. Cox, V. G.; Alex 
Morton, R. S.; John A. Hicks, F. S.; G. C. Hanawaker, Treas. 

VILLAGE OFFICERS. 

Frank Stevens, Fred. Wen del, H. O. ISTorton, Samuel Heagy; W. B. 
"Webster, Pres.; Albert Wells, Clerk. 

AN^DALUSIA. 

In 1827 this was a favorite hunting ground of the Black Hawk In- 
dians, whose squaws cultivated corn on the foot hills bordering the valley 
below Rock Island, where they had a village containing numerous bark 
houses. These houses were constructed in a quadrangular form by setting 
poles in the ground and binding poles horizontally to them with bark cord, 
at proper heights, to which, in a perpendicular manner, broad strips of 
bark were fastened with the same material. Black Hawk's habitation was 
about twelve feet wide and sixteen long, and stood about one-fourth of a 
mile below the location of the wagon l)ridge at Rock Island. Ihit their 
traveling tents or wigwams, used in this vicinity while on hunting expe- 
ditions, were circular, and about ten feet in diameter on the ground, of a 
conical shape, covered around horizontally, on a frame work of poles, with 
very thick rush cloth four or live feet in width overlaping, so as to shed 
rain completely, and leaving an opening at the top for the escape of smoke, 
and at the side another, before which a rush mattress was suspended for a 
door. The mattresses used within were of the same material, beautifully 
varegated with rushes of various colors. From Andalusia and the Sulphur 
Springs down the valley to Sunlish Lake — a fishing resort to this day — seems 
to have been a preferred fishing and camping ground; while that east of 
here they seem to have associated with the whisperings of the Great Spirit 
and futurity, by interring their dead in that locality, where a great num- 
ber of the remains have since been exhumed. In 1867 a tomb was 
unearthed, on the farm of John Ihiffum, containing fifteen remains. It was 
made with five large slabs of stone placed in box-form, barely of sufficient 
dimensions to answer the purpose. Why these were thus honored, in death, 
is probably explained by that principle of human nature upon which mon- 
uments are built for the illustrious of our own race — they were probably 
once distinguished chieftains. It was a practice with the Indians, just be- 
fore leaving Rock Island for better hunting ground, in the fall, to bury corn 
they had placed in sacks made out of bark for that purpose, and to sink 
their canoes about where the foot and wagon bridge is iu)w located, to be 
be taken out the following spring. The frozen condition of the earth and 
river during the winter were a protection against thieves. 

Ere long a great change took place. Empire and civilization westward- 
bound had risen with the sun, intensified with the increasing brilliancy of 
a higher civilization, was looking in upon the beautiful valleys and plains 
of the Mississipi)i, and its tributaries for an abode, over which it is raising 
the dome of the grandest republic in the world. Hence, the Blackhawk 
war in 1832, then followed the settlement of this place by our OAvn people. 
In 1833, Captain B. W. (Mark, of Va., who had l)een Captain of a company 
of mounted Rangers under Gen. Dodge, in the Black Hawk war, came 



HISTORY OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY. 235 

liere from White Oak Springs, near Galena, with a flat boat, established a 
terry; and on his claim of 160 acres, bnilt a hewed loij;- residence near the 
mouth of the creek. This was the first house built in this place, or in the 
county south of Rock River. This ferry, about that time, became the most 
important one above St. Louis, attributable to the course of immii>;ration, 
and its approaches being free from any marshy areas and gradually de- 
scending to the valley and shore. It is now supplied with a steam ferry 
boat — "The Tululu" — owned and operated by Captain J. 0. Bromley. The 
second cabin was built by If. Sams, at Sulphur Springs, and the third by 
John A^anatta on the land now owned and occupied by John Buffum. 
These farms were the first under cultivation in this county below Rock 
River. From that time this vicinity has gradually settled up. About 
twenty-three years ago considerable shipping was done at Cobldick's Land- 
ing, now Greenbush, two miles below the village of Andalusia, but after- 
wards the business was discontinued. 

In 1841, Jonathan J>uffum built a log grist mill, 16x20 feet, on Fancy 
Creek. It stood about forty rods north of the Andalusia road leading from 
the east to that village. This was the first mill built in this neighborhood. 
It contained a bolt for the manufacture of flour, and the run of stone pre- 
viously used by Joseph Dunlap, in Edgington. 

In 1859 Andalusia was set ofl" from Edgington Township, and organ- 
ized on April 5th, of that year, by electing the following town officers : 
John Buftum, Supervisor; James S. Ferguson, Town Clerk; B. F. Eby, 
Collector; Samuel Ren worthy. Assessor; Isaac Richards, Jonathan Mosher, 
and A. II. Mosher, Commissioners of Highways; James W. Ballard, and 
James Roberts, Justices of the Peace: James Hill and Joseph C. Bufl'um, 
Constables; and J^orenzo Barmen ter, Overseer of the Poor. Since the or- 
ganization John Bufl'um has held the oflice of Supervisor eight terms; Sam- 
uel Renworthy, one; Lorenzo Barmen ter, one; Rennah AVells, two, and 
re-elected to a third in 1877; on April 15tb he was removed by death, and 
subsequently John Buflum was appointed to the office; Seth Buftum, one; 
James AV. Ballard, two; John T. Ken worthy, one, and was re-elected; a 
vacancy occurring, James Cozad, M.D., was appointed to the office; AVil- 
liam Smith, one. 

The present town officers are John Buftum, Supervisor; J. C. Bethu- 
ram, Assessor: Joseph Burdick, Collector: Matthew Robison,' A. W. Smith, 
and Christian Bigler, Commissioners of Highways; James W. Ballard and 
Wm. Smith, Justices of the Peace; II. C. Harris, Constable: James Cozad, 
M.D., James S. Ferguson, and John Vanderveer, School Trustees ; and 
John Buftum, Treasurer. 

Although a good idea of the early history of this part of the county 
can be gathered from that of Edgington, (which see,) yet there are some 
matters of interest about Andalusia worthy of mention. It is a fractional 
township on the Mississippi River, containing about a third part of a full 
township. The principal part of it lies in the River Bluffs, which abound 
in coal, building stone, and potters' clay. There is a remarkably pure bed 
of magnesian limestone at the mouth of Coal Creek, which might be easily 
and profitably developed. Limestone, of the Silurian and Hamilton forma- 
tion, abounds in the middle, and produces a most excellent quality of strong 
lime. In the upper end there is exposed a fine ledge of sand-stone, which 
in geologic order, seems to almost belong to the drift period; it furnishes 
excellent building stone. In the south-west is found good sand for the 



236 HISTORY OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY. 

inanufactnre of glass. The glass works in Iowa, at Buffalo, are supplied 
from this dejjosit, just over the line in Edgington. The creeks, which cut 
through the bluffs, abounding in fossils, furnish an instructive Held for the 
amateur, and scientilic geologist. Its surface resembles that of the north 
part of Edgington, being divided bv ravines, which drain the surplus water 
to the Mississippi, between which on the ridges there is considerable level 
land, and some well-improved farms. In the east part, where there is a 
greater proportion of level land, the soil is mostly a black alluvium, and in 
all other parts the soil is a grayish clay, mixed with the alluvium in various 
proportions, excepting a tract of land about one-half of a mile wide, at 
Andalusia, to a less width below, lying between the bluff lands and the 
river, which has a greater mixture of sand in the black alluvium. During 
earl}^ times the land was mostly covered with groves of large oak, and a few 
other trees — hickory, walnut, etc., — free from underbrush; but now about 
half the area is covered with thickets of underbrush and young timber. 
This growth is one of the legitimate results since tires ceased to run through 
the woods and destroy nearly all the tender tree plants. Among the hills 
are numerous, never-failing springs of good water. 

The leading agricultural resources are those of dairying and fruit 
growing, with fair capabilities for the culture of corn, cereals, potatoes, 
small fruits, and vegetables. Grape cidture is receiving much attention, 
and there are a number of very producti^•e vineyards in this locality. For 
the benefit of the dairy interest a cheese factory has been placed in opera- 
tion at Andalusia. 

The resources for skilled labor are of considerable importance, and in 
this same village a pottery has been built, and is about to be placed in 
operation to aid in utilizing the extensive deposits of potters' clay, previously 
alluded to. These deposits of clay in the bluff lands extending through 
this township, and to the westward, being inexhaustible, and of such excellent 
quality that it is taken to work in other places, makes Andalusia a very 
desirable locality for the establishment and growth of this enterprise. 

Among the stratas which compose the coal measures overlying the 
Devonian limestones, which extend under the formation from ont-croppings 
to a depth not exceeding 300 feet, there is a valuable one of fire clay, from 
two to four feet in thickness. The less pure clays, which are in abundance, 
burn into a good common brick. 

The Mississippi River, at this place, runs over a solid rock bed of 
Hamilton limestone — a group of the Devonian Series — the upper strata of 
which is a superior quality of magnesian lime stone, and is (piarried out 
near the hills. It crops out at Coal Creek twenty feet in thickness. This 
stone, by government test at Rock Island, compares favorably with other 
superior building stone throughout the state. It is thought, by competent 
judges, that from portions of this formation here, a good quality of cement 
can be manufactured. In Yol. 5, P. 234 of the Geological Survey of this 
state, it is said of this formation, that "the purer strata of the Hamilton 
limestone make an excellent and very white article of common lime." The 
coal measures indicate two stratas of coal from one and one-half to four 
feet in thickness. In the upper part of these measures there is a strata of 
sand stone from thirty to forty feet thick — Vide State Geological Reports, 
Yol. 5, pages 230-1. Stone for building purposes is now quarried from this 
strata near the residence of John Yanderveer. 





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HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. 237 



THE FIRST CHURCH OF THE UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST, 

Of Andalusia, is located in the Village of Andalusia. Their earliest meet- 
ings were held in the summer of 1863, in the Dist. school house, wliich has 
since been improved, and is now Jised by the Baptist C-hurch for a house of 
worship. The first sermon was preached by Eev. John Wenger. 'J.'hcse 
meetings M'ere held occasionally for about a year and a half. It was main- 
ly through the influence of II. S. Thompson and wife these services were 
had, which lead to the organization of this church, by Rev. Semuel Knox, 
of this county, in September, 1864, at the school house. He was previous- 
ly a local minister in Mercer County. There were only four original mem- 
bers — -11. S. Thompson and wife, M. M. Thompson, and Cyntha Smith. 
II. S. Thompson was the first class leader and steward. The pastorate of 
Rev. Knox continued about one year, during which time the church en- 
joyed prosperity, and several accessions w^ere made to the class, lie was 
succeeded by Rev. D. Ross, in 1865; by Rev, D. F. Bair, in 1866, wlio re- 
mained but a short time; and was followed by Rev. St. Clair Ross, wlio 
was a zealous Christian, successful revivalist, and instrumental in inducing 
many to identify themselves with the church. He is now in Denver, Col. 
It was during his pastorate, in the summer of 1868, a meeting was held to 
devise means for building a suitable house of worship. H. S. Th()mj)Son, 
"William Smith, and Samuel Moffit were appointed Trustees and Building 
Committee. They succeeded in erecting their present church building, at 
a cost of about $1,900, which was dedicated on January 15th, 1860. The 
dedication sermon was delivered by Bishop Weaver, of Roanoke, Ind., lu^w 
of Dayton, Ohio. In September, 1868, Rev. E. Godfrey was appointed in 
charge. He was highly appreciated by the church, and continued on the 
work four years. He was followed by Rev. W. B. Shinn, who was well 
liked as a minister. In 1873 Rev. S. R. Coats came on the work, and con- 
tinued one year. He was succeeded in 1875, by Rev. P. B. Lee, a classical 
graduate of Otterbein LTniversity, Ohio. Rev. G. H. Yarce, M.D., was ap- 
pointed in 1876, now minister at Alexis, Warren Co., Ills. The present 
pastor. Rev. T. A. Miller, was a student of Westfield College. He was ap- 
pointed in charge September, 1876. The present membership is fifty eight. 
The trustees first appointed still discharge the duties of their res]»ective 
positions. William Smith is the class leader, John Ballard is steward, and 
the presiding-elder is Rev. N. A. Walker, of Knox County. 

The Sabbath-school maintained by this church had its origin in a Un- 
ion Sabbath-school organized May 1, 1859, with George Piatt, Superin- 
tendent; Jabez Cobledick, Assistant Superintendent; James S. I-iciguson, 
Librarian, and John Buffiim, L. M. Minor. Jabez Cobledick, S. R. Builtira, 
F. A. Cobb, Squire Jones, Mrs. S. R. Buffum, Mrs. Cobledick, Miss M. J. 
Mitchell, Miss Gilmore and Mrs. Sarah Buffum, Teachers The first term 
of school closed September 25, 1859. H. S. Thompson, F. A. Cobb, Sam- 
uel Moffit, James S. Ferguson, J. S. Morton and William Smith have each 
been Superintendent. This school was liberally supplied with bo(»ks and 
papers, celebrated Christmas by distributing presents from the Cluistmas 
Tree, etc. In 1865 the school numbered sixty-five, Avith an average attend- 
ance of thirty-seven. 

As the various churches grew strong enough, denominational Sabbath- 
schools were organized, and this Union Sunday-school closed in the l>a])tist 
Church, January 19, 1868, and opened February 14, 1869, in the If. B. 

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23b HISTORY OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY. 

Church. The average attendance this term was sixty-eight. In A])ril, 1877, 
the name of the school was changed to that of the U. B. The present Su- 
perintendent is H. S. Thompson; J. H. Ballard, Assistant Superintendent; 
Ada Hill, Secretary; A¥m. Smith, Treasurer; William Smith, A. W. Smith, 
Milton Buffum, F. S. Smith, W. C. Smitli, James Hill, A. H. Hayes, Mrs. 
L. A. Hayes, Miss M. Griswold and Miss M. Glasier, Teachers. 

The school at present numbers about one hundred and ten; teachers' and 
scholars' average attendance is ninety, and is well supplied with such papers 
as the '■''Children's Friend,''^ ''Missionar^y Visitor,"" and '■'Our Little 
Ones'^' the " International Sahhath-school Lesso'tis''^ are used, and the school 
is in a flourishing condition. 

THE M. E. CHURCH. 

The earliest meetings of this society were held during 1849 at the res- 
idence of Mrs. Sarah Buffum, a short distance east of the village on the west 
side of the road. It was formerly that of John Vanatta. These meetings 
were held occasionally. At this time there were about seven church mem- 
bers of all denominations in the township, and ministers were doing a mis- 
sionary work. Subsequently their meetings were held in various places, 
until the organization of the class at the residence of Joseph Garnett, at the 
Sulphur Springs, in the fall of 1858. The original members were: Mrs. 
Sarah Buftiim, Elizabeth Eby, F. A. Cobb, Joseph Garnett, Mrs. Clara W. 
Ferguson, and Mrs. Susan Garnett, at which time W. J. Giddings was pas- 
tor. He was succeeded by Eev. Mr. Linthecum and Bev. Mr. Welsh, in 
1859. During their pastorate, the district school house, once located east of 
the village, but afterward improved for the Baptist Church, was built, and 
in that house they held their meetings. In 1860, J. Huston and Bev. Mr. 
Summers were pastors of this society. Their meetings were held in the 
school house — a place where so many tapers have been lighted in the cause 
of Methodism. Eev. Mr. Ashbaugh and Rev. Mr. Bichmond, in 1861; J. 
W. Barteles, in 1864, and. Mr. Martin, in 1865. Although the M. E. Soci- 
ety had been prospered reasonably well, it was not deemed sufliciently strong 
to build a house of worship until 1866, when it numbered thirty-five mem- 
bers. During this year the present house of worship was built at a cost of 
about $1,900, and dedicated in March, 1867. It is a fact worthy of mention 
that, on the day of dedication, $900 were subscribed to defray building ex- 
penses. This building is located in the eastern part of the village, on a lot 
donated to the society for that purpose by S. M. Boney, F. M. Boney, Rin- 
nah Wells, John Buffum, Arthur Roberts, S. E. Roberts, S. Maria, Ren- 
worthy, Wm. Freeman, David Conner, Henry Thompson, J. C. Bethuram 
and David Finley. These persons also dcmated lots to the Baptist and U. 
B. churches, upon which their houses of worship are located. It was in the 
spring of 1866 that the Board of Trustees was appointed at a raeering held 
at the residence of S. M. Boney, and consisted of the following persons: 
John Buffum, F. A. Cobb, H. S. Thompson, Rinnali Wells, T. L. Davis, 
Jabez Cobledick and S. M. Boney. It was during the pastorate of Rev, 
Georjje W. Martin the building was accomplished. He was succeeded by 
Rev.X. M. Bennett in 1867-8, Rev. Mr. Stout in 1868-9, Rev. Theodore 
Hoagland in 1869-70, Rev. W. Carithers in 1870-1-2, Rev. William Math- 
eny in 1873-4, Rev. W. II. Campbell in 1874-6, and in 1876 by the present 
pastor. Rev. Parmeris Smith. The present membership is eighteen. The 
presiding elder is F. M. Chaffee. At the time of building the church this 



HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTV. 239 

society formed a part of the Illinois City Circuit, and in 1S73 it was detached, 
and with Zion and McConnell's Chapel constituted the circuit of Andalu- 
sia, as it does at present. 

For many years previous to 1867 a Union Sabbath-school had been 
maintained by the various churches, but as the population increased and 
each felt able, denominational Sabbath-schools were organized, and in 1867 
that of the M. E. Church was established. F. A. Cobb was the first super- 
intendent, and served in 1867-8-9, Robert Ross in 1869-70-1, Alexander 
Hayes in 1871-2-3, then F. A. Cobb again in 1874-5, and Alexander Hayes 
again about six months, John Eberhart in the spring of 1876, and Kobert 
lioss again that year. At present D. C. Moore is Superintendent, J. H. 
Eberhart, Assistant Superintendent; Grace Kenworthy, Secretary; Kate 
Cleland and Mrs. G. Bennett, Librarians; S. M. Boney, Treasurer; Lizzie 
Ross, Organist; I. J. Peterson, Bible Class Teacher; A. W. Smith, Teacher 
of the Ladies' Bible Class; Walter C. Smith, Young Men's Bible Class; 
William Smith is Teacher of the Young Ladies' Bible Class; Jennie Cath- 
cart and William C. Smith, Teachers of the Intermediate, and Fannie Hill 
and M. P. Phillips, Teachers of the Infaut Classes. Total attendance, sev- 
enty. jSIo library; such iKipers, as the Sundai/school Advocate are distrib- 
uted for the benefit of the school. 

THE BAPTIST CHURCH. 

The First Baptist Church of Andalusia is located in the eastern part of 
the village. The earliest meetings were held in their present house of wor- 
ship in 1867. Pursuant to a business meeting of the Baptist Church, held 
at Edgington on the second Saturday in November, 1866, authorizing the 
members of the church residing in Andalusia and vicinity, to form a sepa- 
rate organization, a meeting was called at Andalusia on May 1st, 1867, for 
the purpose of considering the importance of forming a church organiza- 
tion, which was done during the evening of May 15, 1867, with a member- 
ship of twenty-live. The Building Committee were John Hoath, J. C. 
Bethuram, Scpiire Jones, Lorenzo Parnienter, A. AVenks, David Conner, 
Rodney Conner, John Buifuin, John Yanderveer and Rev. O. T. Conger. 
They succeeded in providing a suitable meeting house at a cost of about 
$1,900 on a lot donated to the church by S. M. Boney and others. This 
church was recognized at a council of delegates from the following churches: 
Edgington, Aledo, Rock Island, Iveithsburg and Pleasant — now^ Taylor Ridge, 
held in the village of Andalusia, on Saturday June 22, 1867. Rev. O. T. 
Conger was the first regular pastor. He was succeeded by Rev. J. C. Post 
in October, 1867. In 1869, Rev. Mr. Lamb, of Davenport, preached a few 
months. He was followed by Rev. James Young, who commenced his pas- 
toral duties in connection with this church on February 27, 1870. On the 
9tli of (October, 1870, Rev. S. D. Ross became pastor, and served about two 
and a half years, after which Rev. Gilman Parker served a pastorate, and 
was succeeded by Rev. Thomas A. Williams in November, 1875. (See Edg- 
ington Baptist Church history.) The present membership is eighty-six, 
and the Trustees are John Butfum, John Yanderveer, James S. Ferguson, 
A. F. Ekstrom, John Docherty, C. N. Seward and Asa Parker. J. C. Beth- 
uram, Deacon. Rev. Gilman Parker was ordained by this church on March 
6, 1873. He is now pastor of the Baptist Church at Harlan, Iowa. This 
church being a branch of the Edgington Baptist Church, its members were 



240 HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. 

enabled to make all suitable arrangements to hold their first meetings in 
their own house of worship. 

Tlie Baptist Sabbath-school was organized in Janua'.y, 186S, with J. C. 
Bethnram Superintendent from that date until 1870, wdien Benjamin An- • 
drcws was chosen and served until Gilman Barker was chosen in 1872, then 
Wm. Jones was Superintendent in 1873,' and J. S. Ferguson in 1874, since 
which time Wm. Jones, G. N. Seward, A. A. Jones and Walter Ayers have 
eacli been chosen Superintendent. The average attendance in 1868 was 
eighty-six; in 1869, fifty-one; in 1870, ninety-nine; in 1871, sixty-two; in 
1872. ninety-one; in 1873, eighty-eight. Since 1874 the attendance has not 
been given. The Teachers are J. S. Ferguson, of class No. 1; A. F. Eks- 
trom,'jNo. 2; J. C. Bethnram, No. 3; Jennie Jones, No. 4; Julia Cunning- 
ham, No. 5, and Mary Vanderveer, No. 6. Such papers as the Young 
Reaper are distributed'^ for the benefit of the school. 

PUBLIC SCHOOLS. 

The first school house was a cabin, built by volunteer work in 1843, and 
located in the eastern part of the township. In this house the first school 
was taughtduring the following summer by Mrs. Hannah WeUs, then Miss 
Bnrtumr On February 26, 1851, Oran Keith, Jonathan Mosher and Sam- 
uel Kenworthy were elected School Trustees. These were the first trustees 
elected in the township. In December of that year the School Section 
26, was sold lor |1,527.65. The present school fund is $2,624. The first 
school liouse built at public expense was in the fall of 1854, on the farm of 
Loi'cnzo Parmenter, in the southwestern part of the township. The town- 
ship is now divided into three districts. The school property is valued at 
$6,200. The total number of pupils attending school is 222, of which 120 
are males and 102 females. The amount raised for school purposes by taxa- 
tion is $1,319.60; paid to teachers, $1,223; whole expense of maintaining 
pul)lic schools per annum is $1,769.51. It is a fact worthy of emulation and 
congratulation that there are only two persons in the township between the 
ages ot twelve and twenty-one years who cannot read or write. 

The school at Andalusia is graded and furnished with excellent seats, 
maps, etc. The house is a commodious frame building, beautifully located 
near the rising ground bordering the valley on the south. 

The Mineral Springs of Andalusia. — There is a remarkable ^roup 
ot white sulphur or soda springs just below the village, on the Wells' Place. 
As their waters flow over the curb-stones they leave a whitish incrustation. 
From all that is known and published about these springs, it may be 
said the taste and health-restoring qualities of these mineral waters are 
fully as pleasant, and equal at least, if not superior, to those of Saratoga and 
other iashionable watering places in the East, and only await enterprise to 
make this a grand place of resort. 

T'he enterprise of running a daily steam packet, " The Rockford," of 
about twenty tons burden, between Andalusia, Rock Island and Davenport, 
was commenced in 1864, by S. M. Boney, Capt. S. R. Bufi'um and John 
Bufhini. The rebellion having closed, navigation on the Lo\yer Missis- 
sippi, and many of the steamboats being in the government service, this en- 
terprise became of almost indispensable value. At the close of the war it 
was discontinued. In 1875 it was again established by Capt. Samuel 
Mitchell, of Davenport, an experienced river captain, with his steamboat 



HISTORY OF EOCK ISLAND COUNTY. 241 

"The Lone Star," and it is now continued by another enterprising gentle- 
man, Capt. Wni. Jones, of Andalusia, who is the owner of the boat he runs, 
"The Louisa." This is a good movement, deserving the support and sym- 
pathy of the people, particularly of this part of the county. 

Captain Clark sold out to Stephenson Whiteside and others who caused 
the survey of Uoekport to be made. This was wholly a city on paper and 
represented a tract of land having about a mile and a half of river front, and 
a mile in width. It was a great speculation, in which senators, as well as 
others, were involved. Being all sold in lots to various parties, and remain- 
ing unimproved after the speculative fever had subsided, owners allowed 
their lots to be sold for taxes. This retarded the settlement of this beautiful 
location for a city, when the time had really arrived for its accomplishment. 

In lS4o, Samuel Kenworthy sold goods in his cabin which stood near 
the river a little east of the ferry landing. Later Col. N. B. Buford bought 
the tax-titles and built a store and the warehouse farthest east. This was the 
first one in the place. In about the year 1845, the wife of Col. Buford 
named the village Andalusia. 

In April, 1866, S. M. Boney and others had it resurveyed into fifty 
blocks, containing 471 lots. The streets running east and west as named 
fz'ora north to south cire: Water, Main, AV^ashington, Jefferson' Madison, 
Adams and Jackson; and those running north and south named from east to 
west are: Aspen, Apple, Ferry, Magnolia, Walnut, Park and Maple. 

This village, located on the north-west quarter of section 27, has 
grown to be a place of about 500 inhabitants and contains 87 dwelling 
houses, 4 stores, a post office with a daily mail, a milliner's shop, a drug 
store, a doctor's office, a shoe shop, a tailor's shop, a harness shop, a meat 
market, a grist and planing mill, a school house, 3 churches, a cheese 
factory, a pottery, 2 lumber offices, 4 warehouses, 2 carpenters' shops, 2 lum- 
ber yards, 2 wagon shops, 3 blacksmiths' shops, 2 hotels, and 82 other 
buildings; in all 208. 

Besides being surrounded by resources, for skilled labor it is a health- 
ful location on the commercial highway leading to the gulf, and only needs 
the construction of the proposed link of railroad between Camden and Mus- 
catine to place it upon one running east and west. It is in the midst of 
beautiful and picturesque scenery. The great river, islands, steamboats, the 
landscape rising gradually from either side showing fields, groves, villages, 
and cities, constitute a view so magnificent as to induce the conviction that 
nature and civilization have bestowed a beauteous impress unsurpassed else- 
whei'e, the natural grandure of which is sufficient to explain why the pioneer 
hastily laid out a city, and senators invested in it. 

LODGES. 

Andalusia Lodge, No. 516 A. F. and A. M., at Andalusia, was organ- 
ized in the year 1867; Benj. F. Eby was the first Master, The present 
principal officers are: James Cozard, W. M.; Benjamine Dill, S. W. ; Sam- 
uel C. Wakley, J. W.; John Bufium, Treas.; J. W. Buffum, Sec'y.; A. F. 
Ekstrom, S. L). ; A. P. Roberts J. D. ; Antonie Wenks, Tiler. Their regu- 
lar meetings are held on Tuesday evenings before each full moon. 



242 HISTORY OF EOCK ISLAND COUNTY. 

MISCELLANEOUS CHURCH HISTORY. 

CHURCH OF THE U. B. — COE TOWNSHIP. 

The Church of the United Brethren in Christ was organized at the 
ht)use of Father John Walker, on Canoe Creek, in IS-tT, at which place the 
earliest meetings were held. Only six of the original members are still 
living, as follows : Hiram and John Walker and their wives, Moses Hub- 
bard and wife. The first church was built in 1849, at a cost of $300, but 
replaced by a new one in 1868, at an expense of $3,000. The pastors have 
been Heman Scott, Moses Clifton, E. Church, Jno. DoUarhide, W. E. 
Henry, F. Dietz, Merrit Lathrop, J. K. M. Looker, A. B. Frasier, J. H. 
Young, G. Brisby, Geo. Snyder, C. Wendle, J. H. Grirain, W. R. Coursey, 
S. F. Medlar, and C. Bender. The present membership is thirty-five, and 
average attendance at Sunday School thirty. 

M. E. CHURCH — ZUMA. 

The M. E. Church, J. Q. Adams, Pastor, was organized in Zuma in 
1870, in the school-house, with a membership of twenty -five, which has in- 
creased to about sixty, and a Sunday School attendance of sixty-five schol- 
ars. Their church cost about $1,600. 

M. E. CHURCH — BETHESDA. 

The M. E. Church of Bethesda was built in 1859, by Rev. Stephen 
Odell, Perry Henderson, and others. It is located on the bluff about a 
mile southwest of Hillsdale. The pulpit has been supplied by circuit min- 
isters, and it has a membership of twenty-four, with an average Sunday 
School attendance of twenty or twenty-five. 

M. E. CHURCH BUFFALO PRAIRIE TOWNSHIP. 

The M. E. Church was organized as a Mission Church Dec. 16, 1854, 
at Dlinois City, and was made a Circuit Church in 1857. The original 
membership was forty-two, among whom were Robert B. Lawson and wife, 
S. B. Simpsom and wife, W. H. Wornacks and wife, W. A. Dufiield and 
wife. The church edifice was erected in 1861, and cost $1,700 ; and the 
parsonage was built in 1857, at a cost of $550. The Sunday School has an 
average attendance of eighty, under the superintendance of C. M. Rood, 
assisted by Richard Kingdon. The church membership is now about thirty- 
seven. The pastors and their terms of service are respectively as follows : 
Rev. James Sheldon, 1854 to 1855 ; Rev, A. J, Jones, 1855 to 1856 ; Rev. 
J. L. Kirkpatrick, 1856 to 1858 ; Rev. J. L. Harris, 1858 to 1859 ; Rev. 
Geo. M. Morey, 18o9 to 1860 ; Rev. Jas. Sheldon, 1860 to 1861 ; Rev. B. 
E. Kaufman, 1861 to 1863 ; Rev. J. B. Taylor, 1863 to 1864; Rev. Jno. 
Grundy, 1864 to 1865 ; Rev. Geo. W. Martin, 1865 to 1867 ; Rev. L. M. 
Bonnett, 1867 to 1868 ; Rev. G. W. Stout, 1868 to 1869 ; Rev. Theodore 
Hoagland, 1869 to 1870 ; Rev. W. B. Caruthers, 1870 to 1872 ; R-v. Wm. 
Mathena, 1872 to 1873 ; Rev. J. W. Megan, 1873 to 1874 ; Rev. C. W. 
Sherman, 1874 to 1876 ; Rev. J. S. James is the present pastor. 

The M. E. Church (German) was organized in 1874, with sixty mem- 
bers, among whom were Carl Mavis and wife, Henry Myer and wife, and 
August Kranz and wife. The earliest meetings were held in Cold Bank 
school-house, but a church was built on Section 21, in 1875, at a cost of 
$1,200; also a parsonage costing $700. The membership numbers about 
eighty at the present time, and under W. Kruger has a Sunday School of 



HISTORY OF BOOK ISLAND COUNTY. 243 

forty members. The pastors have been, John Haller, 1874 to 1876, and the 
present pastor is H. Niemejer. 

EPISCOPAL CHURCH BOWLING TOWNSHIP. 

Grace Church (Episcopal) was organized in 1854, by Bishop White- 
house, the first meeting being held in the school-house. The original mem- 
bership was fourteen, among whom were David Clark and wife, Jno. John- 
ston and wife, James Clark, Mrs. Jane Blakeley, Robert Clay and wife, and 
Mrs. Elizabeth Hutchinson. The church was built Dec. 1855, at a cost of 
$1,300. The Sunday School numbers about thirty. The first Rector was 
the Rev. Mr. Clotweather, who remained two years, and was followed by 
Rev. Geo. Seers, who officiated six years; Rev. Wm. Curry, three years; and 
Rev. Thomas Thorpe, one and one-half years. The balance of the time 
the pulpit has been supplied mainly by students and lay-members. 

DRURY TOWNSHIP CHURCHES. 

The M. E. Church was organized at Reed's school-house in 1870, with 
thirty-five members, among whom were Geo. Anson, J. B. Essex and wife, 
John Barton, B. Jackson and wife, J. P. Hawks and wife, P. W. Moss and 
family, P. Boweu and wife, and Lydia Price. The church is located on 
on northwest corner of section 19, and was built in 1872, at a cost of |1,500. 
Sunday School is held during the summer months with a membership of 
about fifty, under the superintendence of J. B. Roseman. The pastors nave 
been Rev. D. T. Seymour, and Rev. Jas. Sheldon. 

The United Baptist Church dates its existence from Sept. 8, 1871, its 
birth taking place in school-house No. 2. Among its first members were 
S. J. Ripley and wife, H. S. Brandenburg and wife, Andrew Drugg and 
wife, J. L. Underwood and wife, and J. A. Gibson and wife. In the follow- 
ing year, 1872, their church was built at a cost of $1,500 ; and the present 
membership is one hundred and twenty-two. The Sunday School numbers 
about forty-five, with Henry Underwood as superintendent, and Andrew 
Drugg, assistant. Rev. E. J. Odell was the first preacher, and has remained 
with the congregation ever since. 

ROCK ISLAND COUNTY COAL. 

REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF COAL MINES. 

Daniel Gordon, Esq., Inspector of Coal Mines for this county, has just 
made his annual report to the Governor, of the condition of the coal mines 
and coal lands in this county, as far as ascertained by him for the year 
1875. We are indebted to him for a copy of his report, from which we 
condense the following facts: 

Number of acres of known coal lands discovered and being worked in 
the county, 2,669. Number of acres worked out, 439. Greatest number of 
miners at work at any time during the past year, 1,017. Average number 
employed, 632. The number of tons of coal produced during the year 1875 
was 263,541. And the average price at the mines was $2.19 a ton. The 
value of coal mined during the year was $577,597. The amount of capital 
employed in the business was $244,350. The capacity of production was 
725,550 tons. The number of mines opened and worked was 30. The 
condition of these mines, as to ventilation, is reported "good" in 7; and 
"fair" in 9; "deficient" in 5; deficient in part in 6. 



244 HISTORY OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY. 

TONS OF COAL PRODUCED BY EACH FIRM. 

RURAL. 

Joseph Sackfield ..80 

COAL VALLEY. 

Coal Valley Mining Co 49,930 

Cable & AVilson 21,198 

Black Diamond Coal Co _. 17,561 

Some small mines on the Coal Valley Mining Co.'s land 2,465 

Parks & Hillier .2,200 

Barnard, Lee & Campbell 1,084 

New Diamond Co 600 

John Pratt... 500 

Banner Coal Co 64 

Tons produced in Coal Valley 95,602 

ROCK ISLAND. 

Bailey Davenport.. 2,000 

MOLINE. 

Donald & Brown 3,000 

Kay & Allison... 1,200 

Witherspoou & Lewis 520 

Park & Anderson 466 

Tons produced in Moline .■ .5,186 

HAMPTON. 

Hampton Coal'Mining Co 87,500 

Taylor Williarns 25,211 

Gilchrist & Co 20,595 

^tna Coal Co 12,800 

Durfee & Adams... 7,300 

Baker, Lowery «fc Wightman _ 5,500 

Porter Bros 3,117 

Samuel Bowles.. 2,240 

Mcintosh & Co 2,113 

Hynde & Co. 1,677 

John Lunding 548 

A. Witherspoon 400 

Sturdevant Bros 62 

S. Robinson. 50 

Tons produced in Hampton 169,133 

ZUMA. 

Zuma Coal Mining Co 1,280 

ESTIMATED. 
From openings not visited 200 



Tons produced in 1875 .263,541 

" 1874 240,463 



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BOCK ISLA_ND COUNTY WAR RECORD. 



Rock Island County War Record. 



ABBREVIATIONS. 



Adjt Adjutant 

Art Artillery 

Col Colonel 

Capt Captain 

Corpl Corporal 

Comsy Commissary 

comd commissioned 

cav .cavalry 

captd - captu red 

disd discharged 



e — enlisted 

excd exchanged 

inf infantry 

kid killed 

m.o mustered out 

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prisr prisoner 

Regt Regiment 

Sergt .Sergeant 

wd wounded 



TWELFTH I. V. I, 

The Twelfth Infantry was called into the service under the pr< clamation uf the President, April 6, 1861 ; was 
mustered into the service for three years, Aug. i, 1861. It was stationed at Cairo, 111., Bird's Point, Mo., 
Paducah and Smithland, Ky., until February, when it embarked for Fort Henry, being present at its bombardment 
and surrender. It fought nobly at the memorable battle of Fort Donelson. Loss — 19 killed, 58 wounded, 10 
missing. It then moved to Clarksville anH Nashville, Tenn., on steamer Glendale, and thence on some boat down 
Cumberland river, and up Tennessee to Pitt-iburg Landing, participating in that battle. Loss — 109 killed and 
wounded, and 7 missing. It wa in the seige of Corinth, and October 3d and 4th in the battle of Corinth, where it 
performed a very brilliant part. Total engaged — 225; loss — 17 killed, 80 wounded, and 15 missing. The 
Twelfth was constantly doing active duty, but space forbids us to here follow in detail. It marched across the 
country to Pulaski, Tenn.; it was in Sherman's March from Chattanooga to Atlanta ; took an active part in the 
battle of AlHtoona Pass, and was there commanded by Capt Robt. Kohler, of Rock Island, although his turn of 
service had expired. In action — 161 ; loss — 57 kiUed and wounded. The Twelfth was in Sherman's March to 
the Sea, and up through the Carolinas to Washington and thence to Louisville, where it was mustered out, July 
16, 1865. 

M.ijor Wm. D. Williams, com. May 3, 1861. Resigned Oct. 2, 1861. 

Quartermaster Martin W. Burgh, e. July 23, 1861. Re-enlisted as veteran Jan. i, 1864. Promoted Quarter- 
master Seigeant |an. i, 1864. Promoted Quartermaster April 11, 1865. Mustered out July 10, 1865. 

Surgeon Wm. F. Cady, com. First Assistant Surgeon Aug. i, 1861. Promoted Surgeon May i, 1862. Term 
expired Oct. 24, 1864. 



Company D. 

Captain Robert K. Lackey, com. Aug. i, 1861. Dis- 
missed. 
Captain Robt. Koehler, com. First. Lieut. Aug. i, '61. 

Prmt. Capt. July 2, 1862. Term expired Oct. 

21, 1864. 
First Lieutenant Wm. F. Jobe, com. Second Lieut. 

Aug. I, 1861. Prmt. First Lieut. July 2, 1862. 

Term e.xpiied Aug. i, 1864. 
First Lieutenant Theophilus McConnell, e. July 23, 

1861. Re-enlisted as veteran Feb. 27, 1864. Prmt. 

Sergt., then First Lieut. April 11, 1865. Mustered 

out July 10, 1865. 
Second Lieutenant Francis W. Stearns, e. as Corpl. 

July 23, 1861. Re-enlisted as veteran )an. 1,1864. 

Prmt. Sergt., then Second Lieut. April 11, 1865. 

Mustered out July 10, 1865. 
Sergeant Henry Shaiole, Aug. 3, 1861. Mustered out 

Aug. II, 1864. 
Sergeant Emery Hughes, Aug. 3, 1861. Discharged 

June 18, 1862. Disability. 
Sergeant Jno. W. Newton, July 23, 1861. Lost a leg 

at Corinth. 
Sergeant John Gregg. Discharged Dec. 14, 1864. 
Corporal John Dowd, Aug. 3, 1861. Killed at Shil< h, 

Tenn., April 6, 1862. 
Musician Jno. H. Crawford, Aug. 20, 1861. Prmt. 

Principal Musician. Mustered out July 10, 1865. 
Waggoner Henry H. Jones, Aug. 3, 1861. Mustered 

out July 10, 1865. 

PRIVATES. 

Allen M. V. e. Aug. 3, '61, kid. at Allatoona Oct. 5, '64. 
Applehaus Geo. e. Aug. 3, '61, ra. o. July 10, '65. 
Anderson Holmes, e. Aug. 3, 1861. 
Baitus Michael, e. July 23, 61, m. o. July 15, '65. 
Belts Ralph W,e. Aug. 20, '6i, disd. May 20, '65,disab. 



Bruner Geo. W. e. Aug. 20, '61, disd. Aug. 16, '62, wds. 

Re-enlisted as recruit, Feb. 11, '64, m. o. July 10, 

1865, as Corporal. 
Bell Chas. E. e. July 23, 1S61, m. o. July 10, 1865. 
Brewer Stephen, e. Aug. 20, 1S61, m. o. Sept. 12, 1864. 
Crist Nelson L. e. Aug. 3, '61, disd. Oct. 22, '62, disab. 
Chapman Francis, e. July 23, i86i, m. o Aug. 11, '64. 
Cha e Leander M. e. Aug. 3, '61, m. o. Aug. 11, '64. 
Friditrer Wm. e. July 23, 1861. 
Fitzpatrick Francis, e. Aug. 20, '61, absent without 

leave since Feb. 28, i 64. 
Gere Levi, e. July 23, '61, kid. at Shiloh, Tenn., April 

6, 1862. 
Hughes Cyrus, e. July 23, 1861, m. o. Aug. n, 1864. 
Hartstein Arnold,e. Aug. 3, '61, disd. Sept. 28,'62,disab. 
Hollister Reuben G. e. Aug. 20, '61, disd. Aug. 18, '62. 

wounds. 
Hollister Fred. e. Aug. 20, '61, disd. Sept. ig. '62, wds. 
Hoeneke Chas. e. July 23, 1861. 

Harris A. J. e. Aug. 20, '61, disd. Aug. 16, '62, disab. 
Johnston Jas. e. Aug. 3, '61, disd. Feb. 22, '62, disab. 
Jones Henry H. e. Jan. i, 1864, m. o. July 10, 1865. 
Kanavy Martin, e. July 8. 1861, m. o. July 10, 1865. 
Lewis Jos. O. e. Aug. 20, '61, disd. July 21, '62, wds. 
Long Chas. e. Aug. 20. 1861. 

Lawhead David E. e. Aug. 20, '6i,disd. July ig,'62,wds. 
Moore Jas. S. e. July 23, 61, disd. Feb. 22, '62, disab. 
Miller Thos. J. e. Aug. 20. '61, kid. at Corinth Oct. 3, '62. 
Mead L. S. e. Aug. 20, 186 1, m. o. Sept. 11, 1864. 
Mitchell Wm. e. July 23, 1861, m. o. July 10, 1865. 
Powell L. C. e. July 23, 1861. in. o. Aug. 11, 1864. 
Powell Wm. e. Aug. 20, '61, disd. Feb. 22, '62, disab. 
Philleo R. C. e. Aug. 20, '61, kid, at Shiloh, Apr. 6 '62. 
Rose Peter, e. July 23, '61, m. o. July 10, '65, as Sergt. 
Renner Jacob, e. July 23, 1861, m. o. Aug. 11, 1864. 
Rathburn L. M. e. Aug. 20, 1S61, died April 24, 1862. 
Specht John. e. July 23, 1861, m. o. Aug. 11, 1864. 
Simmons Andw. e. Aug. 20, 1861, disd. Feb. 22, '62, disab . 
Simmons Theo. e. Aug. 20, 1861, m. o. July 10, 1865. 
Ternstadt Victor, e. Aug. 20, '61, died April 14, 1862. 



ROCK ISLAND COUNTY WAR RECORD. 



246 



Williams L. e. Aug. 3, '6c, kid. at Shiloh, Apr. 6, '62. 
Wollman Jos. e. Aug. 20, '6i.disd. July 17, '62, disab. 
Wallace Alex, e- Aug. 20, 1861, m. o. July 10, 1S65. 
Zeigler John, e. Aug. 20, '61, m. o. July 10, '65, as Sergt. 

RECRUITS. 

Byerly Amos, e. Feb. 26, 1864, died. 

Case Jno. A. e. Feb. 6, '64, absent without leave since 

June 27, 1865. 
Day Hutcheson, e. Feb. 11, 1864, m. o. July 10, 1865. 
Livingstone M. e. Feb. 9, 1864, ni. o. July 10, 1S65. 



Moore F. N. e. Feb. g, 1864, m. o. July 10, 1865. 
Nelson Ezekiel,e. Feb. 9, 1864, m. o. July lo, 186 
Ohlweiler John, e. Feb. 18, 1864, m. o. July 10, li 
Peterson John, e. Feb. 3, 1864, in o. July 10, 186; 
Zeigler Benjamin, e. Feb. ii, 1S64, m. ■>. July 10, 
Hopper Jno. R. e. Oct. 37, 1864, m. o. June 21, iS 
Herren Renze, e. Oct. 27, 1864, m. o. July 10, 186; 
Rice Consider, e. Oct. 27, '64, m. o. July 10, '65, 

joined Co. 
Shadd Lorenzo, e. Feb. 25, 1864, m. o. July 10, 18 
Wolco.x Samuel, e. Oct. 27, '64, m. o. July 10, '65, 

joined Co. 



1865. 



THIRTEENTH I, V, J. 



The Thirteenth Infantry Illinois Volunteers was organized under the Ten-Regiment Bill, at Dixon, Illinois, 
May g, 1861, and mustered into United States' service May 24, 1861. lune i6th, ordered to Ca^eyville, by rail ; 
July 6th, to Rolla, Missouri, by rail; October 10, 1861, ordered to Springfield, Missouri ; November 10, 1861, 
ordered back to Rolla ; remained during the winter in Rolla. March 6, 1862, marched via Springfield, to Pea 
Ridge, Arkansas ; thence, 7'ia Keitsville, to Bate=ville ; and thence to Helena, Arkansas, arriving on the 14th of 
July, 1862. July g, 1864, regiment was consolidated with Fifty-sixth Illinois Infantry Volunteers. 

Major James M. Beardsley, com. First Lieutenant. Promoted Captain Co. C, Aug. 10, 1861. Promoted Major 

Nov. 27, 1863. Term expired June 18, 1864. 
Surgeon Samuel C. Plummer, com. First Assistant Surgeon Sept. 9, 1S61. Promoted Surgeon Nov. 7, 1862. Term 

expired June 18, 1864. 
Second Assistant Surgeon Henry F. Salter, com. Jan. 4, 1863. Resigned July 23, 1863. 



Company D. 

Captain Quincy McNeil, promoted Major Second Cav. 
First Lieutenant Albert T. Higby, com. Second Lieu- 
tenant. Prmt. First Lieut. Aug. 10, 1861. Term 

expired June 22, 1864. 
Second Lieutenant Mark Bayer, e. as Sergt. May 24. 

t86i. Prmt. Second Lieut. Dec. 2g, 1862. Resigned 

March 30, 1863. 
Corporal John Taylor, e. May 24, 1861, killed at 

Chickasaw Bayou, Dec. 2g, 1862. 
Corporal Malcolm Wiser, e. May 24, 1861. Mustered 

out June 22, 1864, as private. 
Corporal Frank McDaniels, e. May 24, 1861. Disd. 

Aug. 29, 1862, disab. 
Musician T. F. Abbott, e. May 24, 1861. Transferred 

to Invalid Corps July 15, 1863, 
Musician Theo. W. Reeves, e. May 24, 1861. Mustered 

out June 22, 1864. 

PRIVATES. 

Alcott Jno. W. e. May 24, '61, disd. Sept. 5, '63, disab. 
Barnett Geo. W. e. May 24, '61, disd. Jan. 19, '63, disab. 
Boyles Jno. W. e. May 24, 1864, m. o. June 22, 1864. 
Calautsky Heniy, e. May 24, i86i,m. o. June 22, 1864. 
Cook Jas. e. May 24, 1861, died Sept. 20, 1863. 
Dobson Richard, e. May 24, 1861, m. o. June. 22, 1864. 
Dunham Jas. e. May 24, '61, trans, to 56th 111. Inf.. Co. 

I, Jan. I, '64, m. o. Aug. 12, '65. 
Eckhardt Lewis, e. May 24, 1861, m. o. June 23, 1864. 
Elton Wm. H. e. May 24, '61, absent, sick since June 

30, 1863. 
Hartzell A. C. e. May 24, 1861, m. o. June 22, 1864. 
Hardenbrook W. A. e. May 24, 1861, m. o. June 22, '64. 
Harson Calvin, e. May 24, 1861, m. o. June 22, 1864. 
Kendell Hugh L. e. May 24, 1861, m.o. June 22, 1864. 
Lorens Christian, e. May 24, 1861, m. o. June 22, 1864. 
Moore Stephen B. e. May 24, 1864, disd. to enlist as 

Hospital Steward, U. S. A. 
Murphy A. P. e. May 24, 1861, died Sept. 6, 1863. 
O'Connor Geo. e. May 24, '61, disd. Aug. 2g, '62, disab. 
Paine Wm. e. May 24, '61, m. o. June 22, '64, as Sergt. 
Parker M. G. e. May 24, '61, m.o. June 22, '64,as Sergt. 



Pugh Jas. e. May 24. '61, reduced to ranks, m. o. June 

22, 1864. 
Schroeder A. G. e. May 24, 1861. m. o. June 22, 1864. 
Sims John, e. May 24, 1861, m. o. June 22, 1864. 
Schafer L. S. e. May 24, '6r, in. o. Junf 22, '64, as Corpl. 
Shea John. e. May 24, 1861, m. o. June 22, 1864. 
Schelcher Geo. e. May 24, 1861, m. o. June 22, 1864. 
Schakeller Chris, e. May 24, 1861, died March 6, 18G3. 
Stearns M. A. e. May 24, 1861, died April j, 1S63. 
Schafint J. J. e. May 24, '6i, m. o. June 22, 64, as Sergt. 
Schaw Jno. e. May 24, '61, trans, to Inv. Corps Mch. 

15, 1864. 
Salter Thos. e. May 24, 1861, m. o. June 22, 1864. 
Tote Thos. e. May 24, 1861, m. o. June 22, 1864. 
Trovilis S. H.e. May 24, 1861, died Sept 23, 1862. 
Wust Thos. e. May 24, '6i,prmtd. Corpl. and Sergt., m. 

0. Oct. 6, 1864. 

Woodring Wm. H. e. May 24, 1861, m. o. June 22, 1864. 
Wright Jjel, e. May 24, 1861, died Aug. 31, 1863. 
Weber C. e. May 24, 1861, m. o. June 22, 1864. 
Walker Wm. L. e May 24, '61, disd. Sept. 5, '63, disab. 
Williamson J. P. e. May 24, '61, kid. at Chickasaw 

Bayou, Dtc. 29, 1862. 
Witsel Jacob, e. May 24, 1861, died March 23, 1864. 

RECRUITS. 

Conley Hiram, e. June u, '61, dishonorably disd. Feb. 

1, 1862. 

Cooper Jos. e. June 8, 1861. 

Cramer F. A. e. June 8, '61, absent on detached service. 
Deisenworth Arthur, e. June 8, 1861. 
Elliott N. B. e. June 8, i86i, appointed Corporal. 
Heisel Henry, e. June 11, 1861. 
Johnson H. e. June 11, 1861, disd, April 28, 1863, 
Morgart P. F. e. June 8, 1861. 
Nash L. e. June 11, 1861. 
Park Robt. e. June 11, 1861. 
Pearce Jacob, e. June 8, 1861. 
Seymour Geo. e. June 11, 1861. 
Saddlar Wm. B. .-. June 8, 1861, died May 9, 1862. 
Sandford Jno. e. June ii, 1861, deserted Dec. 12, i86i. ' 
Blair Thos. M. e. June 8, 1861, prmt. Corpl. Sergt. and 
First Sergeant. 



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ROCK ISLAND COUNTY WAR RECORD. 



Sergeant Chas. W. Kirkland, e. Sept. 23, 1861, disd. 

Dec. 19, 1863. 
Sergeant Andrew Banks, e. Sept. 23, 1861, disd. Jan. 

14, 1864, to accept promotion in 4th iVIiss. C. T. 
Sergeant Irwin Moore, e. Sept. 23, 1861, trans, to U. 

S. Signal Corps. 
Corporal A. P. Patterson, e. Sept. 23, i85i, m. o. July 

12, 1865, as Sergt. 
Corporal Oliver Wells, e. Oct. t8, 1861, m. o. July 12, 

1865, as Sergt. 
Corporal Owen D. Wilson, e. Oct. 28, 1861, m. o. July 

12, 1865. as Sergt. 
Corporal Marvin Perry, e. Nov. 15, '61, disd. Mch.1,'63. 
Corporal John Brockham, e. Sept" 23, 1861, re-enlisted 

as Veteran. 
Corporal A. Sedam, e. Sept. 23, 1861, m. o. Dec. 23, 

1864, term e.\. 

PRIVATES. 

Brayton Stephen, e. Sept. 23, 1861, disd. Nov. 18, 1863, 

disab. 
Brayton Jos. e. Sept. 23, 1861, dropped from rolls Aug. 

18, 1862. 
Bracy M. H. e. Sept. 23, 1S61, disd. Dec. 19, 1863. 
Ballard Leroy, e. Sept. 23, 1861, kid. Champion Hills, 

May 16, 1863. 
Bruce Jacob, e. Oct. 14, 1861, drowned in Etowa river, 

June 21, 1864. 
Bowes Francis, e. Oct. 17, 1861, died June 20, 1863, 

wds., pris. war. 
Brasher A. e. Oct. 18, 1861, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Brunor Solomon, e. Nov*i6, 1861, disd. April 24, 1862, 

disab. 
Brown A. H. e. Nov. 19, 1861, m. o. Dec. 23, 1864, 

term ex. 
Brown W. b\ e. Nov. 20, 1861, m. o. Dec. 23, 1864 

term ex. 
Beker H. M. e. Nov. 11, i85i, m. o. Dec. 23, 1864, 

term e.x. 
Beebee Henry, e. Jan. 16, 1862, disd. Jan. 27, 1865, 

term ex. 
Carter M. e. Oct. 1, 1861, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Cavanaugh Michael, e. Oct. 17, '61, m. o. July 12, '65. 
Cook Jos. e. Oct. 21, 1861, m. o. Dec. 23, '64, term ex. 
Crocker C. e. Nov. 21, 1861, disd. Jan. 9, 1862, disab. 
Decker Henry, e. Sept. 23, '61, disd. Oct. 12, '62, disab. 
Disney James, e. Sept. 25, '6i, disd. Oct. 14, '62, disab. 
Dillon Matthew, e. Sept. 23, 1861, m. o. Dec. 23, 1864, 

term ex. 
Eckman Byram, e. Sept. 23, 1861, ni. o. Dec. 24, 1864, 

term ex. 
Erret Henr\ , e. Dec. 20, 1861, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Fowler Thomas, e. Nov. 11, 1861, died at Jefferson Bar- 
racks, July 5, 1862. 
Green Wm. e. Sept. 23, 1861, m. o. Dec. 23, 1864, 

term ex. 
Griffin Geo. e. Sept. 26, 1861, trans, to Invalid Corps, 

Dec. I, 1863. 
Gordon Cyrus D. e. Nov. 16, 1861, disd. Dec. 15, 1862, 
« disab. 

Hobson Wm. e. Oct. 20, 1861, dropped from rolls Aug. 

18, 1862. 
Halley R. C. e. Oct. 28, 1861, trans, to U. S. Signal 

Corps, April 21, 1864. 
Hutton Henry, e. Nov. 11, 1861, m. o. July 13, 1865. 
Jenkins Geo. e Sept. 23, 1861, kid. at Shiloh, April 

7, 1862. 



Kahler H. D. e. Sept. 29, 1861, trans, to Invalid Corps' 

Sept. 15, 1863. 
Lendstiom Jas. J. e. Sept. 23, 1861, wounded, lost foot 

at Shiloh, dropped from rolls Aug. 18, 1862. 
Mitchell Abner, e. Sept. 23, 1861, trans, to Invalid 

Corps, Sept. 15, 1863. 
Marquis Amos, e. Sept. 23, i86i, trans to Invalid Corps, 

Sept. 15, 1863. 
Maberly A. G. e. Sept. 23, 1S61, re-enlisted as veteran. 
McConnell Jno. e. Nov. 6, 1861, dropped from rolls 

Aug. 18, 1862. 
McAfee Robt. e. Nov. 5, 1861, m. o. Dec. 23, 1864, 

term ex. 
Mumford Jno W. e. Nov. 11, 1861, died at St. Louis, 

May 22, 1862. 
McMahon Martin, e. Sept. i, 1862. 
Owen Fred'k, e. Sept. 29, 1861, m. o. March g, 1865, to 

date Dec. 23, 1864. 
Pence Geo. e. Sept. 23, 1S61, m. o. July 12, 1865, as 

Corpl. 
Reid Robt. F, e. Sept. 23, 1861, promt. Sergt. Major, 

m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Robbins Hezekiah, e. Sept. 23. 1861, m. o. July 12. '65. 
Randall Geo. W. e. Oct. 17, 1861, disd. April 24, 1862. 
Stocker Geo. e. Sept. 23, 1861, m. o. Dec. 23, 1864, 

term ex. 
Smith Phillip, e. Oct. 25, iS5i, died Louisville, June 

26, 1862, wds. 
Schneider Phillip, e. Sept. 25, 1861, m. o. Dec. 23, 1864, 

term ex. 
Semortier Jacob, e. Aug. 23, 1862, died at Memphis, 

March i, 1863. 
Tudors Stephen, e. Sept. 23, 1861, disd. Jan. 13, 1863, 

disab. 
Vance Robt. e. Oct. 26, 1861, m. o. Jan. 17. 1865. 
Vanderberg Peter, e. Nov. 11, 1861, disd. Aug. 13, 

1862, disab. 
Webster N. M. e. Dec. 20, i86i, m. o. July 12, 1865, 

as Corpl. 
Waverling S. D. R. e. Sept. 29, 1861 , m. o. Dec. 28, '64, 
Wait Samuel N. e. Oct. 7, 1861, deserted Mch. i, 1863. 
Wells Frank S. e. Oct. 18, 1861, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
White Anson S. e. Nov. 11, 1861, disd. Nov. 11, 1862, 

disab. 
Webber Arbagh, e. Aug. 26, 1862, on detached duty at 

m. o. of regt. 
Youles Amos, e. Oct. 22, 1861, disd. July 12, '62, wds. 
Young Jno. C. e. Nov. 3, 1861, m. o. Dec. 23, 1864, 

term ex. 

Company I. 

First Lieutenant Adam W. McLane, e as Corporal, 
Sept. 26, 1861. Re-enlisted as veteran, Jan. 5, 
1864. Promoted First Lieutenant, Dec. 27, 1864. 
Mustered out July 12, 1863. 

Jenkins John, e. Oct. 4, 1861, m. o. July 12, 1865. 

Lamore Robt. e. Oct. 7, 1861, m. o. July 12, 1865. 

Post Chas. W. e. Oct. 10, i85i, died at Chicago, IJan. 
17, 1862. 

Company K. 

Allen Geo. S. e. Oct. 29. 1861, m. o. Dec. 33, 1864, 

term ex. 
Corbin Nathan, m. o. June 3, 1865, as Corpl. 
Holyoke Geo. T. e. Sept. i, i86r, m. o. June 3, 1865. 
McLane Montraville, e. Nov. 17, '61, m. o. July 12, '65. 



THIRTY-SEVENTH I, V, I. 



The Thirty-seventh Infantry Illinois Volunteers, was organized at Chicago, Illinois, by Colonel Julius White, 
in September, 1861. It consisted of ten companies of Infantry and two of Cavalry. September 19th, ordered to 
St. Louis, Missouri. A few days afterward, moved to Booneville; trom thence to Otterville, and thence to Spring- 
field, via Warsaw. Returned to Otterville, under Gen. Hunter, where it remained during the winter. January 
24, 1862, marched to Pea Ridge, and participated in tlie battle of that place. Returned to CassviUe. June 27th, 
marched to Springfield. September 29th, marched toNewtonia, and was present at that battle. Moved to Pea 
Ridge, and thence, via Huntsville and Osage Springs, to Fayetteville, where it again routed the enemy. Returned 
to Marionsville, Missouri, and marched to Ozark and fifteen miles toward Hartsville, and, after camping a few 
days, marched to Camp Lyon, Missouri. Soon after marched to the relief of Gen. Blunt, marching 112 miles in 
three days. Met, fought and defeated the enemy, who were greatly superior to us in numbers. Camped at 
Prairie Grove, Arkansas. Total number of miles marched, 2,250. December 31, 1865, regiment stationed at Co- 
lumbus, Texas. 



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248 



Colonel Myron S. Barnes, commissioned Lieutenant Colonel, Aug. i, 1861. Promoted Colonel, J"Une g, 1S62. 

Dismissed Nov. 20, 1862; disability. Removed April 18, 1S64. 
Major Herman Wolford, commissioned First Lieutenant Co. H, Aug. 12, 1861. Promoted Captain, Feb. 8, 1862. 

Promoted Major, Sept. 9, 1864. Honorably discharged (as Captain) July 13, 1S65. 



Corporal Jos. Cushman, e. Aug. 20, 1S61, disd. July 

16, 1S62, disab. 
Musician Chas. W. Eaton,e. Aug.i5,'6i,disd.Feb.2i,'64. 
Musician Orin A. Whitcomb, e. Sept. 12, 1861. 

PRIVATES. 

Biglow O. C. e. Sept. 15, 1B61, kid. at Pea Ridge, 

March 8, 1862. 
Peadleston A. W. e. Sept. i, 1861, m. o. Sept. 29, '64. 
Beaumond Edw. e. Sept 17, 1861, disd. Feb. 25, 1864, 

disab. 
Blair Jos. F. e. Sept. 13, i86i, died Feb. 5, 1864. 
Carr Jno. e Sept. 15, 1861, disd. June 9, 1862. 
Cane Jas. e. Aug. 20, 1861, m. o. May 15, 1866. 
Davis \Vm. e. Aug. 15, 1861, disd. Oct. 16, 1862, disab. 
Foley Patrick, e. Aug. 18, 1861, disd. April 16, 1862, 

disab. 
Fennigan Michael, e. Sept. i, 1861, m. o. May 15, 1866. 
Graham Geo. e. Sept. 4, i86i, died Dec. 8, 1862, wds. 
Graham Jno. e. Sept. 5, i86i, m. o. May 15, as Corpl. 
Lille Cornelius H. e. Sept. i, 1861, m. o. Oct. 4, 1864. 
Lienburs W. N. H. e. Sept. 16, 1861, deserted Ngv.2S, 

1S65, second desertion. 
Morris Jesse, e. Aug. 18, 1861, m. o. Oct. 4, 1864. 
McCay Samuel A. e. Aug. 18, 1861, m. o. Oct. 4, 1864. 



MuUarj' Jno. S. e. Aug. 20, 1861. 

Murphy Wm. e. Sept. 16, 1861. 

O'Neal Martin e. Sept. i, 1861, deserted July 21, i86«. 

Patterson Benj. F. e. Aug 20, 1861, disd. June 16* 

1862, disab. ' 

Redicker Jno. M . e. Sept. 8, 1861, m. o. Oct. 4, 1864. 
Stevenson Alex R. e. Aug. 18, 1861, m. o. Sept." 29, '64. 
Smith Jos. e. Aug. iS, 1861, disd. July 16, 1862. wds. 
Sterrett Robt. e. Aug. 20, 1S61, m. o. Oct. 4, 1S64. 
Shank Absolom, o. Aug. 25, 1861, m. o. May 15, 1866. 
Sheldon Lorenzo D. e. Aug. 15, 1861, m. o Mav li; 

1866, as Sergt. ^' 

Volmer Lewis e. Sept. 20, i86i, disd. July 3, '62 disab. 
Willis Kendall, e. Sept. 18, 1861, kid. atPeaRidse' 

March 7, 1862. * ' 

Wilks R. George, e. Sept. 8, 1861, m. o. Oct. 4, 1864. 
Wilson Jas. H. e. Aug. 15, 1861, disd. April 16,1862 

disab. ' 

Company K. 

Harvey Wm. e. Oct. 4, 1S64. 

Mathews Thos. E. e. . 

Sanford Chas. e Oct. 4, 1864. 

Vonaker Jacob, e. Aug. 14, 1861. 

Wetzler Morris, e. Sept. 9, 1861, trans, to Co. G. 



FORTY-SEVENTH I. V. I, 



The Forty. Seventh Infantry was organized and mustered into the service, at Peoria, Aug. 16, 1861. Septem- 
ber 23d it moved by rail to Benton Barracks, St. Louis, Mo. October 9th, it moved by rail to JeiTerson City, 
there doing garrison duty until December 22d it moved by rail to Ottville, Mo , doing garrison duty there until 
February 2, 1S62, when it marched, 7'ia Booneville and St Charles, to St. Louis, there embarking on steamer 
"War Eagle" for Cairo, 111. February 25th it moved to Commerce, Mo., disembarking and joining Pope's army, 
then preparing for a campaign against Island No. 10. The Forty-seventh arrived in front of the enemy's works, 
at New Madrid, March 4th. March 10, with the Eleventh Missouri and a Battery, marched ten miles below, to 
Point Pleasant, cutting off the enemy's communications by water. Here the Regiment was brig.-)ded with the 
Eleventh Missouri, Twenth-sixth Illinois and Eighth Wisconsin, under Brig. Gen. Plummer. The enemy evacuating 
April 5th, on the 7th the Regiment moved to New Madrid. The Forty-seventh then moved by steamer to Fort 
Pillow, and thence up the Tennessee river, arriving at Hamburg Landing. Tennessee, April 22d. During the next 
fifteen days, the Regiment accompanied Gen. Pope's army in its advance on Corinth. Was engaged at Farm- 
ington. May 9th, in which engpgement Lieut. Col. D. L. Jililes waskrlled. The enemy evacuated Corinth, May 
29th, the Forty-seventh joining in the pursuit, returning )une nth to Corinth. July 3d, marched to Rienzi. 
August 18th, marched to Tuscumbia, Ala. Marched September 8th, ai riving on the 14th at Camp Clear Creek, 
near Corinth. On the i8th, marched towards luka, and participated in the battle of luka on the iqth. Returned 
to Corinth and participated in battles of Corinth, October 3d and 4th. In the engagement on the 3d, the brave 
Col. vV. H. Thrush was killed, while bravely leading a charge. The Regiment lost in this engagement, thirty 
killed and one hundred wounded. It then participated in the pursuit of Price and Van Dorn's army. The Forty- 
seventh participated in Grant's Central Mississippi Expedition, returning to Grand Junction, Tennessee, January 
ist, 1S63. The following are the most important movements of the Regiment after this date : Marched to Corinth, 
January 14th; to Ridgway Station, Tenn., by rail, January 26th; guarded railroads. March 12th, marched to 
Memphis, Tenn , thenc- embarked on steamer "Empress" for vicinity of Vicksburg, Helena, .-^rk., ten days, and 
and thence, April ist. landed twelve miles above Vicksburg. May 2d, marchtd down west side of the Mississippi 
river, and with the Fifteenth -■^rmy Corps, marched to Jackson, Miss., and participated in an engagement, which 
resulted in the capture of that place. On leaving the city. Col. Cromwell was killed by the rebel cavalry. The 
Rea;iment participated in a charge on the enemy's works, IVIay 22d, losing twelve killed, and in the defeat of the 
enemy at Nlechanicsville. In November, moved by way of Memphis, to LaGrangi, Tenn. February ist, moved 
to Vicksburg; February 23d, to Canton, Mo.; March loth, by steamer to join Red River Expedition. Was 
pres nt at the capture of Fort De Russey, Louisiana, March 14th. ' articipated in battle of Pleasant Hill. On 
ftlay 22d arrived at Vicksburg; joined in defeat of Marmxduke. Regiment accompanied Gen. A. J. Smith to 
Tupelo, Mi's; returned to Memphis. The original term of service expired, was ordered to .Springfield, 111., and 
. discharged, October 11, 1S64. The Veterans, numbering 196 men, left .Memphis and accompanied Gen. Mower's 
expedition up White river; thence ordered into Missouri, and thence into Chicago, to quell any riot that might 
occur on election day. Their services not being needed, they were ordered to report to the Superintendent of the 
Recruiting Service at Springfield. On November 28th, received 200 drafted men. December 3d. moved to St. 
Louis, thence to Bowling Green, Ky., and Nashville, Tenn; thence to Eastport, Miss., New Orleans and Mobile, 
taking part in the destruction of Spanish Fort. At Spanish Fort, six companies arrived from Springfield, making 
the Regiment once more complete. It was next stationed at Montgomery, Ala., and then at Selma. Mustered 
out January 21st, 1866, at Selma, Ala., ordered to Springfield, III., and there received pay and discharge. 



Company G. 

Captain Jas. W. Ballard, com. March 9, 1865. Mus- 
tered out Jan. 21, 1S66. 

First Lieutenant Michael Shunghnfssy, com. March 9, 
1865. Mustered out Jan. 21, 1866. 

Second Lieutenant Asa G. Darbee, com. March 9, 
1865. Mustered out Jan. 21, 1866. 



First Sergt. B. M. Shurtleflf, e. Feb.27, '65. m. o. Jan.21, 

1866. 
Sergt. Edwin B. Knox, e. Feb. 27, '65, m. o. Jan. 21, 66. 
Sergt. Amos Altimos, e.)Feb. 20, 1865, m, o. Jan. 21, '66. 

as private. 
Sergt. Jos. S. Eba, e. Feb. 24, 1S65, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. 
Sergt. A. Merchant, e. Feb. 2, '65, deseit'd Mch. i8. '65. 



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RUCK ISLAND COUNTY WAR RECORD 



Corpl. Leroy Lowliead, e. Feb. 28, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 

1S66, as private. 
Corpl. Fas. P. Stansell, e. Mch. 2, '65, m. o. [an. 21, '66. 
Corpl. G.W. Flickinger, e. Feb. 16,65, m.o. Jan.21,'66. 
Corpl. Sam. Shaw, e. Feb. 20, 1865, m. o. May 23, 1865, 

as private. 
Corpl. G. W. Hobbs, e. Feb. 10, '65, m. o. Jan. 21, '66. 
Corpl. Geo. Grover, e. Mch. 2, '65, desert'd Nov.20,'65. 
Corpl. Aueust. L. (or D.) Cox, e. Feb. 14, '65, m. o. Jan. 

21, 1866, as sergeant. 
Corpl. Henry Wagoner, e. Feb. 22, 1S65, m. o. Jan. 21, 

1866, as sergeant. 
Music'n Jno. H. Brookman, e. Mch. 2, '65, m. o. Jan. 

17; 1866. 

Music'n Jerome Pecker, e. Mch. 3, 65, m. o. Jan. 21, '66. 
Wagoner Marshall W. David, e. Feb. 24, '65, m. o. Jan. 
21, 1866. 

PRIVATES. 

Anderson A. P. e. Feb. 20, '65, m. o. Jan. 21, '66^ ab- 
sent sick. 
Biggard Jas. e. Feb 28, '65, m. o. Jan. 21, '66, as corpl. 
Baty Jesse, e. Feb. 21, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. 
Bart Jno. e. Feb. 21, 1865, m. o, Jan. 21, 1866. 
Bartless Nicholas, e. March 2, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. 
Blakely Thos. e. M.irch 2, 1865, m. o. Ian. 21, 1866. 
Blair Fred. e. Feb. 23. '65, died at Natchez, Mch. 26, '65. 
Beers Lewis, e. Feb. 16, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. 
I Colburn J. Z. e. Feb. 14, '65, m. o. Jan. 2i'66, as corpl. 
Cornils Jacob, e. March i, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. 
Crawford Geo. A. Feb. 28, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 18 6. 
Di.\on Pearce P. e. Feb. 22, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. 
Davis Richard, e. Feb. 27, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21. 1866. 
Davis L. M. e. Feb. 28. 1S65, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. 
Debord Wm. e. Feb. 28, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. 
Drenan Jacob, e. Feb. 24. 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1S66. 
Exner ^L Ennis, e. March 2, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. 
Fitzpatrick Jas. e. Feb. 28, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. 
Franklin S. E. e. Feb. 21, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21. 1866. 
Foster James, e. March 3, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. 
Fordham G. M. e. March 2 1^65, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. 
Gibson N. W. e. March 2, 1865, m. .1. Jan. 21, 1866. 
Gayfurt Bennett, e. Feb. 27, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. 
Cumber Nicholas, e. Feb. 23, 1865. m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. 
Gallino Wm. W. e. Feb. 22, 1S65, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. 
Hubs Jackson, e. Feb. 24, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. 
Holsapple Wm. D. e. March 22, '65, m. o. Jan. 21, '66. 
Holsapple E. F. e. Feb. 24, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. 
Henry Jno. H. e. Feb. 27, i86c;, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. 
Hawkins F. H. e. Feb. 22, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, j866. 
Hall Henry K. e. Feb. 28, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21. ib66. 



Hammond Jno. e. Feb. 28, 1863, m. e. Jan. 21, 1866. 

Hammond Dennis, e. Feb. 28, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. 

Jones Rich. L. e. Feb. 24, 1865, m. o. Jan. 11, 1866. 

Johnson Wm. R. e. March 2, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21. 1866. 

Jackson Wm. E. e. Feb. 28, 1861, m. o. [an. 21, 1866. 

Kiskadden R. C. e. March 3, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866* 

Kem (or Kern) Thos.e. Feb.23,'65, desertM Nov.'2i'6s! 

Mohr Paul e. Feb. 25, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. 

Maur^r Casper, e. Feb. 22, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. 

Maxwell Jos. e. Feb. 24, 1865, deserted Nov. 22, 1865. 

McConnel! Jas. e. Feb. 27,'6s,m. o. Jan. 21, '66 as Corpl". 

McLaughlin Chas. e. Feb. 21, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866.' 

Muse A. L. e. Feb. 20 1865. m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. 

McCarle Peter, e. Feb. 22, T865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. 

McC rd Robt. e. Feb. 24, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866.' 

McKeen Thos. e. Mch. 3. 1S65, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866, as 
Corporal. 

McGuier Wm. H. e. Mch. 2, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. 

Orred Nelson, e. Feb. 28, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, i865. 

Reece Joshua, e. Feb. 24, 1865, ni. o. Jan. 21, 1866. 

Roultzong W. C. e. Feb. 27, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866, as 
Corporal. 

Reinsh F. W. e. Feb. 24, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. 

Reticker H. C. e. Feb. 24, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. 

Ritckey, e. Feb. 20, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. 

Rowe Chas. e. Feb. 18, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. 
Schachter David, e. Feb. 27, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. 
Sayer W. A. e. March i, 1865, died at Mobile, Ala.', 

Sept. 9, 1865. 
Stanley R. H. e. March 2, 1865, m. o. Jan. 2t, 1866. 
Stanley J. R. e. March 9, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. 
Seltz Gayhart, e. Feb. 21, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. 
Shean (or Shaw) D. e. Feb. 27, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, '66. 
Schachter Peter, e. March 3, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. 
Schershel Wm. e. Feb. 25, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1865. 
Steele G. W. e. Feb. 22. 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. 
Smealon F. e. Feb. 28, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. 
Tindell Aug. e. March 2, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. 
Todd Jno. e. March 3, 1865, m. o. Jan 21, 1866. 
Thompson [no. N. e. Feb. 4, '65, deserted Nov. 22, '65. 
Terpense G. W. C. e. Feb. 24, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, '66! 
Tumblin Andrew, e. Feb. 27, '65, died at Selma, Ala., 

Jan. 2, 1865. 
Toy Anthony, e. Feb. 28, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21. 1866. 
Webb Timothy, e. F"eb. 24, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. 
Wilkes Benj. F. e. Feb. 22. 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. 
Wilkes Jno. e. Feb. 22, '65, m. o. [une 8,'65, absent sick. 
Woods S. R. e. Feb, 16, m.o. Jan. 21, 1866. 
Wright David, e. March 2, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. 
Yates Thos. e. Feb. 28, 1865, m. o. Jan. 26, i86b. 
Zabrisky J. H. e. March i, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1861. 



FIFTY-EIGHTH J. F. I, 

Was recruited at Camp Douglas, Chicago, Feb. 11,1862. Moved to Cairo and reported to Gen. Paine on the 12th. 
Proceeded to Smithland, Ky., and thence to the vicinity of Fort Donelson, disembarking on the morning of the 
14th, hiving been assigned to Third Brigade, Third Division. Was there assigned to Second Division in Gen . 
Lawman s Brigade, participating in the battle of Fort Donalson. M irched to Fort Henry and embarked in 
steamer for Pittsburg Landing. Was in battle of Shiloh, and captured while nobly standing their ground. although 
surrounded on all sides. After a horrible imprisonment of seven months, what were left of the noble regiment 
were paroled. The few not captured participated in all the battles of their command, viz.: seige of Corinth, 
battles of Corinth, luka, etc. After being paroled, they did guard duty at Mound City, Illinois. Jan. 21, 1874, 
the regiment being re-organized, embarked for Vicksburg. Was assigned to First Brigade, Third Division,' 
Fifteenth A. C. ^ Marched to Meridian, Miss.; wis the first regiment to cr .ss the Big Black ; first to engage the 
enemy at Queen's Hill, and fiist to enter Meridian. Returning to Vicksburg, wereordered to t.ake part in Gen. 
B.anks P.ed River campaign. Was in seige of Fort De Russey, and first into the fort. At Pleasant Hill, the 
Fifty-eighth crowned itself with glory by standing its ground while others gave way, and capturing 150 prisoners 
and recapturing a battery belonging to First U. S. Artillery. In this engagement the Fifty-eighth lost heavily, 
Ihe Fifty-eighth was mustered out at Montgomery, Ala., April i, 1866. 



Company K. 

Captain Patrick Gregg, com. Dec. 31, 1S61. Promoted 
Surgeon 23d Regiment. 

Captain John Tobin, com. First Lieut. Dec. 31, 1861. 
Promoted Capt. Dec. 15, 1862. Killed Apr. 9, '64. 

Captain John W. Gregg, com. Second Lieut. Dec. 31, 
i86i. Promoted First Lieut. Dec. 15, 1862. Pro- 
moted Capt. April 9, 1S64. Mustered cut, term 
expired. 

First Lieutenant Thos. Malloy, e. Nov. 12, 1861. Re- 
enlisted as veteran Jan. 2, 1864. Promoted First 



Lieut. April 9, 1864. Transferred to Co. H con- 
solidated, and killed at Spanish Fort. 

Second Lieutenant John E. Cl.irk. e. as First Sergeant 
Oct. 14, 1861. Promoted Second Lieut. Dec. 15, 
i86i. Dishonorably dismisse 1 March 25, 1864. 

Sergt. Henry F. Errett, e. Oct. 10, 1861. Dishon. disd. 
to date April 19, 1865, as private. 

Musician Rich Colmer, e. Dec. 11, 1861. Deserted 
May 15, 1862. 

Musician Wm. H. Fleming, e. Nov. 12, 1861. Deserted 
Feb. II, i86z. 




DECEASED 

LATE OF EDGINGTON TOWNSHIP 



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PRIVATES. 

Byrnes Edmund, e. Sept 25, '61, died at Rock Island, 

Jan. IS, T862. 
Briggs Jos. e. Nov. 12, '61, dishon. disd. to date April 

19, 1865, as Sergt. 
Beatty Jno, e. Dec. 14, '61, died of wds. reed, at Shiloh. 
Cavanaugh Rich. e. Oct. 7 '61, disd. Aug. 27, '62,disab. 
Cahill Jno. e. Oct. 13, '61, died Cincinnati, O., May 13, 

1862, wds. 
Cahill Edmund, e. Oct. ig, '61, disd. July 29, '62,disab. 
Cahill Owen, e. Oct. 14, '61, m. o. Mch. 8, '65, to date 

Dec. 30, '64. 
Condon Jno. e. Sept. 28, '6i, re-enlisted as veteran, 

deserted Feb. 12, '65. 
C ane las. e. Oct. 25, '61, disd. July 22, '62, disab. 
Crane Thos. e. Nov. 12, '61, died at Vicksburg, June 

30, '64. 
Connelly Dennis, e. Dec. 10, i86i, m. o. April i, 1866. 
Crouan Jno. e. Dec. 10, '61, disd. May 12, '63, disab. 
Conroy Patrick, e. Dec. 11. '61, kid. at Ft. Donelson 

Feb. 15, '62. 
Cool Frederick, e. Oct. ig, '61, deserted Nov. 26, '61. 
Duchstater Jac^b, e. Dec. 21, '61, deserted Jan. i. '62. 
Dolan Jas. e. Oct. 4, '61, wnd. at Pleasant Hill, La., 

arm amputated, m. o. Feb. 7, '65, as Sergt. 
Donovan John, e. Oct. 3, '61, disd. Aug. 22, 62, disab. 
Dunn John, e. Oct. 25, 61, dishon. disd. to date April 

ig, '65, sentence Court Marshal. 
Fox Jno. '•. Oct. 4, 1861, deserted Jan. 28, 1863. 
Fitzpatrick David, e. Sept. 28, '61, m. o. Jan. 3, '63, to 

date Dec. 30, '64. 
Fitzpatrick Patrick, e. Dec. 10, '61, died of wds. reed, at 

Shiloh. 
Fleming Jas. e. Oct. 3, '61, disd. Aug. 26, '62, disab. 
Farley Jas. e. Nov. 11, 1861, deserted Jan. 28, 1863. 
Flanagan Pat'k, e. Dec. 19, '61, trans, to V. R. C. Oct. 

17, '64. 
Faulkner Jno. C.e. Oct. 20, 1861, desert'd Jan. 4, 1862. 
Gallagher Peter, e. Dec. 18, 1S61, desert'd Jan. 28,1863. 
Goodlow Newet, e. Oct. 15, 1861, deserted Oct. 20,1863. 
Grace Wm. e. Oct. 4, 1861, m. o. Feb. 7, 1865. 
Goold Robt. e. Dec. 10, 1861, trans, to Co. A as consld. 
Garro las. e. Dec. 10, 1861, m. o Feb. 7, 1865. 
Gunn Benj. H. e. Oct. lo, 1861, desrrted Jan. 4, 1862. 
Handly Peter, e. Oct. 4. '61, dishon. disd. to date Apr. 

g, '65, sentence Court Martial. 
Harrington S. B. e. Dec. ig, '61, dishon. disd. as Corpl 

to date April ig, '65, sentence Coi-rt Martial. 
Hennegan Wm. P. e. Dec. 19, '61, m. o Feb. 9, '65, to 

date Feb. 17, '65. 
Hagan John, e. Dec. 10, i86r, re-enlisted as veteran. 
Haw John B. e. Dec. lo, 1S61, kid at Shiloh Apr.6.'62. 
Hanson Swan, e. Dec. 12, '61, disd. Mch. 10, '62. disab. 
Hurry Harvey, e. Oct. 13, 1861, deserted )an. 4, 1862. 
Harding Gora, e. Oct. 10, 1861, deserted Jan. 20, 1862. 
Healy Patrick, e. Nov. 3, 1861, deserted Nov. 16, 1861. 
Kinney Michael, e. Sept. 28, '61, disd. June 16,62, disab 



Kelleher B. e. Oct. 3, 1861, deserted Aug. 18, 1862. 
Keefe Cornelius, e. Oct. 14, 1861, desert d Jan. 28, '63. 
Kennedy Thos. e. Dec. 10,1861, re-enlisted as veteran. 
Keenan Edmund, e. Oct. 28, 1862, deserted Dec. 19, '61. 
Lohiff John, e. Oct. 3, '6i, m. o. Feb. 7, '65, as First 

Sergt. 
Langan Patr'k, e. Dec. 11, '61, died at St. Louis, wds. 

reed, at Shiloh. 
Lewis Francis, e. Dec. 23, 1861, deserted Jan. 5, 1862. 
Mulligan Dennis, e. Oct. 3, '61, died at Canton, Miss., 

March i, '64. 
Maroney Peter, e. Sept. 26, 1861, m. o. Feb. 7, 1865. 
Murphy Michael, e. Oct. 3, '61, dishon. disd. to date 

April ig, '65, senteiice Court Martial. 
McKee Jos. e. Dec 10, 1861, deserted Sept. 30, 1864. 
McNeish Wm. e. Dec. 10, '61, dishon. disd. to date 

April ig, '65, sentence Court Marshal. 
O'Rourke Michael, e. Dec. 27, '61, mo. o. Feb. 9, '65, 

to date Feb. 7, '65. 
O'Brian Dennis, e. Oct. 26, 1861, deserted Apr. 28, '63. 
O'Neil Lawrence, e. Dec. 12, '61, dishon. disd. to date 

April 18, '65, sentence Court Martial. 
Reed Jno. C. e. Oct. 28, 1861, deserted Nov. 10, 1861. 
Rathbun Evert or Edd, e.Dec.21, 6i,desert'd Jan. i, '62. 
Rourke Brian, e. Dec. 4, 1S61, re-enlisted as veteran. 
Ross }ohn, e. Dec. 14, 1S61, m, o. F^b. 7, 1865. 
Redman Peter, e. Dec. 28, '61, dishon. disd. to date 

April 19, '65, sentence Court Martial. 
Ryan Edmund, e. Oct. 14, 1861, deserted Oct. 2g, 1861. 
Risban Patrick, e. Oct. 7, 1S61, deserted Oct. 29, 1861. 
Rose Jas. e. Dec. 28, 1861, deserted Dec. 28, i86i. 
Scott Jas. e. Oct. 20, '61, kid. Benton Barracks Sept. 8, '62. 
Scott Chas. E. e. Oct. 20, '61, died at Memphis June 

10, '63. 
Sutherland John, e. Oct. 20, '61, deserted Dec. 28, '61. 
Thompson John, e. Oct. 3, '61, died St. Louis Jan. 13, '63. 
Vallie Alex. e. Oct. 28. '61, dishon. disd. to date April 

19, '65, sentence Court Martial. 
Wilson John, e. Oct. 10, 1S61, deserted Dec. 25, 1861. 
Whitehead H. C. e. Dec. 30, 1861, m. o. March 16, '65. 
Ward John, e. Oct. 14, '61, re-enlisted as veteran, m.o. 

April I, '66. 
Williams Dan'l, e, Dec. 10, '61, disd, by order War 

Department. 
Whalan Michael, e. Dec. 26, '6i, m.o. Feb. 7, 1865. 
Wi more Henry, e. Oct. 22, 1861, deserted Dec. 29, '61. 

RECRUITS. 

Arnold Thos. Feb. 16, 1863, m. o. April i, 1866. 
Beatty Wm. e. June 5, '63, m. o. Apr. i, '66, as Sergt. 
( avanaugh Rich, e. June 5, '63, deserted Sept. 30, '64. 
Colladin Geo. W. e. Jan. 14, '63, deserted March i, '63. 
McBride Wilson, e. Jan. i, '62, died of wds. reed, at 

Shiloh. 
Reilly Jas. e. Dec. ig, 1862, m. o. Dec. 31, 1865. 
Wilson Geo. e. Jan. i, '62. dishon. disd. to date April 

19, '6s, sentence Grand Court Maitial. 



FIFTY-EIGHTH CONSOLIDATEI), 



Company K (consolidated). 

Captain J. N. Skelton, com. April 4, i86s. Mustered 

out April I, 1866. 
First Lieut. |. F. M. Walters, com. April 4, 1865. Re- 
signed Nov. 28, 1865. 
First Lieut. Noyes B. Elliott, com. Second Lieut. April 

4,1865. Pro. First Lieut. Jan. 10, 1866. Mustered 

out April I, 1866. 
Second Lieut. Jas. F. Heck, e. as ist Sergt. March 8, 

1865. M. o. March 7, 1866. Com. 2d Lieut, but 

not mustered. 
Sergt. Richd. H. Trevor, e. Mch. 22, 1865, m. o. Mch. 

21, i866, as private. 
Sergt. Horace C. Hubbell, e. Mch. 14, 1865. m. o Mch. 

13, 1866. 
Sergt. Jas. S. Smith, e. Mch. 10, 1865, deserted Nov. 

I, 1865. 
Sergt. Jas. Montgomery, e. Mch. 14, 1865, m. o. Mch. 

13, 1866. 
Corpl. Wm. Downing, e. Mch. 18, 1865, deserted Apl. 

7, 1865. 
Corpl. Jno. Montgomery, e. Mch. 13, 1865, m. o. Mch. 

12, 1866. 
Corpl. Lyman N. Russell, e. Mch. 21, 1865, m. o. Mch, 

20, 1866. 



Corpl. Jno. Redenbaugh, e. Mch. 16, 1865, m. o. Mch. 

'is, 1866. 
Corpl. las. Lafferty, e. Mch. 11, '65, m. o. Mch. 10, ^66. 
Corpl. I. N Kirkpatrick, e. Mch. 22, 1865, m. o. Mch. 

21, 1866. 
Corpl. Wm. L. Stephen, e. Mch. 13, 1865, died Aug. 

24, i86s. 
orpl. Lyman N. Dowe, e. Mch. 24, i86s, disd. Jan. 

31, 1866, disab. 
Musician Geo. Criswell, e. Mch. 20. 1865, m. o. Mch. 

19, 1866. 
Musician Commo'iore P. Ohaver, e. Mch. 15, 1S65, m. o. 

Mch. 14, 1866. 
Wagoner Thos. Curley, e. Mch. 8, '65, m. o. Dec. 5, '65. 

PRIVATES. 

Ammon Jno. e. Mch. 20, 1865, m. o. Mch. 19, 1866. 
Andrews David, e. Mch. 16, 1865, m. o Mch. 15, 1866. 
Beyer Herman, e. Mch. 27, i86s, m. o. Mch. 26, 1866. 
Bailey Wm. H. e. Mch. 20, 1865, m. o. Mch. 19, 1866. 
Bloomfield H. e. Mch. 20, 1865, deserted Feb, '28, '66. 
Bedford Mark, e. Mch. 14, i86s, ni. o. Mch. 13, 1866. 
Blackstock David, e. Mch. 14. 1865, m. o. Mch. 13. '66. 
Bennett Jno. H. e. Mch. 26, 1865, drowned at Mobile, 
Ala. April 18, 1865. 

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EOCK ISLAND COUNTY WAR EECOED. 



Butler Oliver, e. Mch. 14, 1865, died at Montgomery, 

Ala.. Sept. 26, 1865. 
Chapin Eugene, e. Mch. 25, 1865, m. o. Nov. 4, 1865. 
Colville Jno. M. e. Mch. 27, 1865, died at Montgomery, 

Ala., Aug. 3, 186=;. 
Cole las. e. Mch. 18, 1865, deserted April 7, 1865. 
Driggers Isham, e. Mch. 10, 1865, drowned at Mobile, 

Ala., June i, 1865. 
Dailey Lyam N. e. Mch. 9, 1865, disd. Sept. 18, 1865, 

disab. 
Dix Henry, e. Mch. 18, 1865, deserted April 7, 1865. 
Deal Samuel M. e. Mch. 22, 1865, died at Montgomery, 

Ala., June 17, 1865. 
Drury Daniel B. e. Mch. 14, 1865, m. o. Mch. 13, 1866. 
Dilley Jno. W. e. Mch. 3, m. o. Mch. 12, 1866. 
Davis Jos. N. e. Mch. 17, 1865, m. o. April 13, 1866, to 

date April i, 1863. 
Drake Hiram, e. Mch. 27, 1865, m. o. Jan. 18, 1866. 
Ferhert Peter, e. Mch. 27, 1865, m. o. Mch. 26, 1866. 
Fulsinger Frank, e. Mch. 10, 1865, m. o. Mch. g, 1866. 
Fiedler Adam, e. Mch. 9, 1865, m. o. Mch. 8. 1866. 
Gilbert Elon, e. Mch. 25, 1865, disd. Feb. 3, '66, disab. 
Gamble Abram. e. Mch. 22, 1865, deserted Oct. 12, '65. 
Harris Samuel H. e. Mch. 23, 1865, ni. o. Mch. 21, '66. 
Hawley Isaac N. e. Mch. 20, 1865, disd. Aug. 23, 1865, 

disab. 
Hogarty M. V. e. Mch. 15, 1865, m. o. Mch. 14, 1866. 
Hogarty R. M. e. Mch. 15, 1865, m. o. Mch. 14, 1866. 
Hamilton Wm. C. e. Mch. 22, 1865, m. o. Mch. 21, '66. 
Hays Wilson, e. Mch. 16, 1865, m. o. Mch. 15, 1866. 
Honedel Sebastian, e. Mch. 16, 1865, deserted Feb. 28, 

1866. 
Haley Alex. T. e. Mch. 24, 1865, died at Montgomery. 

Ala., Sept. 4, 1865. 
Johnson Chas. E. e. Mch. 27, 1865, m. o. Mch. 26, '66. 
Jones Emery S. e. Mch. 16, 1865, m. o. Mch. 15, 1866. 
Johnson Wm. R. e. Mch. 27, 1S65, m. o. Mch. 26, 1866. 
Johnson Thos. B. e. Mch. 27, 1865, m. o. Sept. 26, '65. 
Kinsey Hiram W. e. Mch. 22, 1865, m. o. Mch. 20, '66, 
Leonard Martin, e. Mch. 18, 1865, m. o. Mch. 17, 1866. 



McKimby Cassius,e. Mch. 14, 1865, m. o. Mch. 13, '66. 
McGrinty Dennis, e. Mch. 14, 1865, m. o. Mch. 13, '66. 
McLaughlin Jas. B. e. Mch. 27, 1865, disd. Sept. 18, 

1865, disab. 
McCartnej' Chas. L. e. Mch. 12, '65, m. o. Mch. 12, '66. 
Murphy Michael T. e. Mch. 16, '65, m. o. Mch. 21, '66. 
Moore Wm. S. e. Mch. 8, 1865, mo. Mch. 7, 1866. 
Murphy John, e, Mch. 16, 1865, m. o. Mch. 15, 1866. 
Morgan Geo. e. Mch. 23, 1865, deserted April 7, 1865. 
Parker Irving, e. Mch. 16, 1865. 

Prescofi O. T. e. Mch. 16, 1865, m. o. Mch. 15, 1866. 
Piersol rornelius, e. Mch. 15, 1865, m. o. Mch. 21, 1866. 
Parker Jno. A.e. Mch. 22, 1865, m. o. Mch. 20, 1866. 
Parmenter Wn^. P. e. Mch. 27, '65, m. o. Mch. 26, '66. 
Patterson Wm. e. Mch. 17, 1865, m. o. Mch. 16, 1866. 
Parker Crawford, e. Mch. 16, 1865, m. o. Mch. 14, 1866. 
Riechter Jos. e. Mch. 18, 1865, m. o. Mch. 17, 1866. 
Ryan Cornelius, e. Mch. 21, 1865, m. o. Mch. 20, 1866. 
Smith Joshua, e. Mch, 18, 1865, m. o. Sept. 26, 1865. 
Sanders Thos. S. e. Mch. 20, deserted April 7, 1865. 
Smith Orren, e. Mch. 18, 1865, m. o. Mch. 17, 1866. 
Schutte C. Aug. e. Mch. 16, 1865, m. o. Mch. 15, 1866. 

as Corpl. 
Sivard H. C. e. Mch. 11, 1866, m. o. Mch. 10, 1866. 
Spirey Jasper N. e. Mch. 27, 1865, m. o. Mch. 26, 1866. 
Skinner Francis, e. Mch. 15, 1865, m.o. Mch. 14, 1866. 
Strallman Henry, e. Mch. 19, '65, deserted Nov. i, '65. 
Stedman Thos. C. e. Mch. 9, '65, deserted Sept. 12, '65. 
Stebben Jno. e. Mch. 9, 1865, m. o. Mch. 8, 1866. 
Titman Elias, e. Mch. 14, 1865, disd. Feb. 3, '66, disab. 
Tilinski Frank, e. Mch. 14, 1865, died at Montgomery, 

Ala., Aug. 23, 1865. 
Voss David, e. Mch. 14, 1865, m. o. Mch. 13, 1866. 
Van Camp Wm. P. e. Mch. 8, i8'65, m. o. Mch. 7, 1866. 
Vc'lk Mathias, e. Mch. 27, 1865, disd. Dec. 30, '65, disab. 
Whitney M. T. B. e. Mch. 17. 1S65, m. o. Mch. 16, '66. 
Wood Thos. e. Mch. 17, 1S65, died at hospital in Mo. 
Watkins Wm. W. e. Mch. 21, '65, deserted Oct. 12, '65. 
Whitney Advent, e. Mch. 17, m.o. Mch. zi, i865. 
Zachary Milton H. e. Mch. 12, 1865, m.o. Mch. 12, '66. 



TWENTY-EIGSTH INF, CONSOLIDATED, 



Company I. 

Company I joined the Regiment April 15, 1865, at 
Mobile, Alabama; June 3d were reviewed by Chief Jus- 
tice Chase; July 2d embarked for Brazos Santiago, 
Texas; arrived July 6; 7th marched to Clarksville; 
Aug. 2d marched for BrownsvilUe, arriving on 3d. 
Lieut. Col. R. G. Morrison, 34th Indiana, commanding 
Brigade; Major Gen. F. Steele, commanding District; 
mustered out March 15, 1866. 
Captain Thos. L. Dougherty, com. March 28, 1865. 

Mustered out March 15, 1866. 
First Lieutenant Chas. S. Woods, com. March 28, 1865. 

Mustered out March 15, 1866. 
Second Lieutenant Chas. R. Reynolds, com. March 28, 

1865. Mustered out March 15, 1866. 
First Sergeant L.B.Mapes, e.Mch. i, '65, m.o. Mch. 1. '66 
SergeantJno.W.Boughman,e.Feb.28,'65,m.o.Feb.28,'66 
Sergeant Francis H. Wells, e.Mch.3,'65,m.o.Mch.3,'_66 
Sergeant Fred He.aenway, e.Feb.27,'65,m.o.Feb.27,'66 
Sergeant Joel L. Ohaver. 

CorporalHenryC.Twinning,e.Mch.7,'6s,m.o.Mch.7,'66 
Corporal Geo. K. Reed, e. March 4, '65, m.o. Mch. 4. '66. 
Corporal L. Reynolds, e. Mch. 4, '65. m.o. Mch. 4, '66 
Corporal Barclay Kunkle, e. Feb.27,'65,m.o.Feb.27,'66 
Corporal M. Schutthies,e. March 5, '65, m.o. March 5, '66, 
Corporal Isa.ic Faucett,e. March 4, '65. m.o. Match 4, '66 
Corporal L. M. Sevier. 

Musician C. D. Severns, e. March 4, '65, m. o. Mch. 4, '66 
Musician Henry R.FuUer.e. March 8,'65,m.o.Mch.8,'66 

PRIVATES. 

Anderson Hiram, e. March i, 1865, m. o. March i, '66. 
Boughland Aug. e. March i, 1865, m. o. March i, '66. 
Bahuke Henry, e. March 4, 1865, m. o. March 4, 1866. 
Blair N. e. March 4, 1865, m. ■.. March 4, 1866. 
Black Wm. J. e. March 2, 1865, m. o. March 2, 1866. 
Balflour Wm. e. March 5, 1865, m. o. March 5, 1866. 
Baleman Theo. e. Feb. 24, 1865. in. o. Feb. 24, 1866. 



Brown Thos. e. March 6, 1865, m. o. March 6, 1866. 
Bailey W. e. March 4, 1865, m. o. March 4, 1866. 
Bill Jacob L. e. March 6, 1865, m. o. June 24, 1865. 
Bailey Wm. G. e. March 21, 1865, m. o. March 4, '66. 
Conover Albert, e. Feb. 23, 1865, m. o. Feb. 23, 1866. 
Carson Win. e. Feb. 28, 1805, m. o. Feb. 28, 1866. 
Davis Benj. R. e. March 5, 1865, m. o. March 5, 1866. 
Dover Dewitt, e. March 12, 1865, died at Mobile, April 

24, 1865. 
Essex E. J. e. March 4, 1865, m. o. March 4, 1866. 
Fries Adam, e. Feb. 25. 1865, m. o. Feb. 25, 1866. 
Fisher Daniel, e. March 24, 1865, m. o. March 4, 1866. 
Foster Isaac, e, March 6, 1865, m. o. Aug. i, 1865. 
Hendel Samuel, e. March 10, 1865, m. o. Aug. 18, ,65. 
Hendel David, e. March 10, 1865, m. o. March 10, '66. 
Johnson Wm. N. e. March 4, 1865, m. o. March 4, '66. 
Johnson Cris, e. Feb. 28, 1865, m. o. Feb. 28, 1866. 
Johnson Chas. M. e. March 4, 1865. m. o. March 4, 66. 
Larson Bengt, e. March i, 1865, died at Brownsville, 

1 exas, Oct. 9, 1865. 
Lequott Wm. e. Mch. 6, '65, died at Mobile, July 7, '65. 
McMicken Howard, e. Mch. 12, '65, m. o. Mch. 12, '66. 
McMillen Jas. e. March 12, 1865, m. o. March 12, 1866. 
Mills John W. e. Feb. 24, 1865, m. o. Feb. 24, 1866. 
Matteson Francis, e. March 3, 1865, m. o. Aug. 18, '65. 
Mortell Chas. e. Feb. 28, 1865, m. o. Keb. 28. 1866. 
McGrew Chas. e. Feb. 25, 1865. m. o. Feb. 25, 1866. 
McCoy Walter, e. March 4, 1865, m. c. March 4, 1866. 
Murry Uriah, e. March 4, 1865, m. o. Aug. 18, 1865. 
Miller Michael, e. March 4, 1865, m. o. March 4, 1866. 
McKay F. J. e. March 12, 1865, m. o March 12, 1866. 
Ormson Chas. e. Feb. 28, 1865, m. o. Feb. 28, 1866. 
Oleson Matthias, e. Feb. 28, 1865, m. o. Feb. 28, 1866. 
Pears Jno. e. Marc'i 4. 1865, m. o. March 4, 1866. 
Peterson Peter, e. March 4, 1865, m. o. March 4, 1866. 
Pulen Eli, e. March 4, 1865, m. o. March 4, 1866. 
Pennell Lewis M. e. March 4, 1865, m. o. March 4, '66. 
Parker Chas. e. March 6, 1865, m. o. March 6, 1866. 
Rottler Casper, e. March 3, 1865, m. o. March 3, 1866. 
Reynolds Jas. D. e. March 4, 1865, m. o. March 4, '66. 



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Ripley H. C. e. March 5, 1865, m. o. June 24, 1865. 
Reeves M. e. March 8, 1865, m. o. March 8, 1866. 
Reeves A. J. e. March 3, 1865, m. o. March 8, 1866. 
Ripley D. L. e. March 5, 1S65, m. o. March 5, 1866. 
Sollemberger S. e. March 6, 1865, m. o. March 6, 1866. 
Shanks F. e. March 4, 1865, ni. o. March 4, 1866. 
Stickrod Jos. A. e. March 4, 1S65, m. o. March 3, 1866. 
Stakeman Jno. A. e. March 4, 1865, m. o. Mch. 4, ,66. 
Sullivan Martin, e. Feb. 27, 1865, m. o. July 8, 1865. 
Skippei Jno. P. e. Feb. 27, 1865, m. o. Feb. 27, 1866. 
Skipper Jas. L. e. March 4, 1865, died at Brownsville, 

Texas, Jan. 30, 1863. 
Shirkey Wm. P. e. March 5, 1865, m. o. March 4, 1863. 



Sedam Jas. e. March i, 1865, m. o. March i, 1866. 
Smith Wm. B. e. March 7, 1865, m. o. March 7, 1866. 
Tayne Wilson, e. March 5, 1865, m. o. March 5, 1S66. 
Taylor Samuel L. e. March 4, 1865, m. o. March 4, '66. 
Thornton J. M. e. March 4, 1865, m. o. March 4, 1866. 
Vance Andrew, e. March 12. 1865, m. o. March 12, '66. 
Wells Oscar F. e. March 4, 1865, m. o. March 4, 1866. 
Wright J. H. e. Feb. 27, 1865, m. o. Feb. 12, 1S66. 
Westberry L. H. e. March 4, 1865, m. o. March 4, 1866. 
Warman Enoch, e. March 4, 1865. m. o. Aug. i3, 1865. 
Wells Jno. L. e. March 7, 1865, m. o. March 7, 1866. 
Wood Hiram P. e. Feb. 28, 1865, m. o. Feb. 28, 1866. 
Walker Wm. e. March 4, 1865, m. o. March 4, 1866. 



FIFTY-FIRST I, F. I. 



The Fifty-first was organized at Camp Douglas, Chicago, Dec. 21, 1861, by Col. Gilbert W. Cumming. They 
first moved to Kentucky, then to Missouri; was at battle of Farmington and siege of Corinth; was stationed at 
Dec.itur, Ala., guarding railros.d; was in the campaign against Bragg. The Fifty-first was in the thickest of the 
fight at Stone River, losing heavily. It then moved to Bridgeport, Ala., into northern Georgia by hard marches, 
which ended in their being hotly engaged in the battle of Chickamauga, where, of 204 engaged, they lost in 
killed and wounded, ninety. They participated in battle of Mission Ridge, losing thirty out of 150 men engaged. 
Moved to relief of Gen. Burnside at KnoxviUe. After veteran furlough the Fifty-first was in Gen. Sherm n's 
celebrated march to Atlanta, and was engaged at Rock Face Ridge, Resaca, Dallas, Kennesaw Mountain (losing 
fifty-four men killed and wounded). Peach Tree Creek, siege of Atlanta. During the campaign the Fifty-first lost 
three officers, killed; four wounded, and 105 men killed and wounded. It then moved to Chattanooga, where 192 
drafted men joined them. At Lynnville it met the enemy, losing twelve men, and at the battle of Franklin losing 
fifty-two men killed and wounded, and ninety-eight take 1 prisoners. Participated in the battle of Nashville. At 
Nashville, ninety men, Co. I, joined the regiment. The Fifty-first moved to New Orleans, thence into Te.xas, 
and mustered ou 'at Camp Irwin, Texas, Sept. 25, 1865. Paid and dischaiged at Camp Butler, 111., Oct. 15, 1865. 

Franks E. H. e. Dec. 11, 1861. 

Genung Lewis, e. Dec. 5, 1861, m.o. June 13, '65, Sergt. 

Gibson H. T. e. Dec. 18, i86t. 

Golden Benj. e. Dec. 9, i86i, m. o. Sept. 25, '65, Corpl. 

Glunt Benj. F. e. Dec. 4, 1861, disd. Sept. 23, 1862. 

Johnson Ebenezer, e. Jan. 8, 1862, disd. April 7, 1866, 

worthlessness, 
Jack Alex. N. e. Dec. 4, 1S61, m. o. Feb. 28, 1865. 
Kelly Daniel, e. Dec. 30, 1861, disd. April 7, 1862. 
Lansdown Kiser A. e. Dec. 6, 1861, died at Nashville, 

June 4, 1865, wds. 
Mee Wm. H. e. Dec. 10, 1861, died at Andersonville 

prison Aug. 20, 1864; No. of grave, 6,266. 
Miller Jeriy, e. Dec. 10, 1861. 
Metzas M. R. e. Dec. 7, 1861. 
Nicholson Wm. F. e. Dec. 4, '61, m. o. Sept. 25, '65 

as Corpl. 
Phillis Hugh, e. Dec. 10, 1861, disd. Aug. 18, 1864. 
Reed D. U. e. Dec. 4, 1861, m. o. Feb. 28, 1865, Sergt. 
Ramsey Thomas, e. Dec. 12, 1861, trans, to Veteran 

Reserve Corps, Aug., 1864. 
Rowland Rjbt. e. Dec. 6, '6i, m. o. p"eb. 28, '65, Sergt. 
Rotliff Jno. e. Dec. 7, 1861, died or disd. Nov. 5, 1862. 
Sturdevan Chas. e. Dec. 8, 1S61, disd. April 7, 1862. 
Sheppard Jas. e. Dec. 12, i86i. 
Spaid Geo. e. Dec. 16, 1861. 
Sturdivan Geo. e. Dec. ig, 1861. 
Vanderburg H. e. Dec. 10, i86i. 
White Wm. F. e. Dec. 9, 1861. 



Company H. 

Captain John T. Whitson, com. March i, 1862. Died 

July 15, 1862. 
Captain Chas. 3. Whitson, com. Second Lieutenant, 

March i, 1862. Promoted Captain. July 15, 1862. 

Resigned March 18, 1863. 
First Lieutenant Osman L. Cole, e. Nov. 26, 1861. Pro. 

Sergt., then Second Lieut., July 15, 1862. Pro. 

First Lieut., Nov. 18, 1863. Honorably disd. (as 

Second Lieut.) March 16, 1865. 
Second Lieutenant Heniy C. Trent, e. Dec. q, 1861. 

Disd. June 15, 1864 (''s Sergt.) Com. Second Lieut. 

but not mustered. 

PRIVATES. 

Abbott Isaac e. Dec. 3, 1861, disd. Nov. 2, 1862. 
Abbott A. J. e. Dec. 7, i86i, disd. April 7, 1862. 
Allen Stephen J. e. Nov. 30, i86i, m. o. Sept. 25, '65, 

was prisr. 
Bowker Millard F. e. Dec. 11, 1861, m. o. Sept. 25, '65. 
Bishop Wm. H. e. Nov. 30, '61, died at Chicago, Jan. 

30, i86z. 
Bunnell Calvin J. e. Dec. 5, 1861, m. o. Sept. 25, 1865. 
Curtis Edwin P. e. Dec. 13, 1861, disd. April 7, 1862. 
Case Jno. e. Dec. 21, 1861, m. o. Feb. 27, 1865. 
Day J. W. e. Dec. 12, 1861, m. o. Jan. 12, '65, Sergt. 
Dunn Geo. e. Dec. 16, '61, died at Corinth, July 18, '62. 



SIXTY-FIFTH I, F. I, 



Better known as Scotch Regiment, was organized at Camp Douglas, 111., by Col. Daniel Cameron, Jr., and 
mustered into service May i, 1862. It was first ordered to Martinsburg, Va. When Col. Miles ingloriously sur- 
rendered Harper's Ferry, the Sixty-fifth became prisoners. It was next day paroUed and sent to Chicago. After 
being exchanged thej' joined Gen. Burnsides' command in Kentucky. Was in the siege of KnoxviUe. It was in 
Sherman's march on Atlanta, and participated in several severe engagements. The Scotch Regiment lost heavily 
at the battle of Columbia, and afterward at the battle of Franklin, i'he Sixty-fifth moved by boat to Cincinnati 
and rail to Washington and Annapolis, and thence to Wilmington, N. C. It was in a number of small engage- 
ments in that vicinity until Johnson's surrender. Was mustered out July 13, 1865, and secured final pay and dis- 
charge at Chicago, July 26, 1865. 



Company B. 

Captain Robt. S. Montgomery, com. March 12, 1862. 

Term expired Nov. 15, 1865. 
First Lieutenant Jas. W. Ballard, com. Feb. 13, 1862. 

Resigned March 31, 1863. 
First Lieutenant Henry H. Jones, com. Second Lieu- 



tenant, March 15, 1862. Promoted First Lieutenant, 
April I, 1863. Term expired April 18, 1S65. 

First Sergeant Alex. F. Ekstrom, e. Feb. 10, 1862. Pro. 
First Lieut. Co. G. 

Sergt. James Bardwell, e. Feb. 19, 1862, kid. at Colum- 
bia, Tenn., Nov. 26, 1864. 

Corporal David Jones, e. Feb. i, '62, m. o. July 13, '65. 



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PRIVATES. 

Ballard Jno. H. e. Feb. i, 1862, m. o. July 13, 1865. 
Brown Henry, e. March 4, 1862, head shaved and 

drummed out of Camp Douglas, 111., June 30, 1862. 
Craig Alex. e. March 8, 1862, m. o. April 18, 1865. 
Cathcart Geo. S. e. Feb. 21, 1862, trans, to Co. B, m. o. 

luly 13, 1865. 
Craft Eli R. e. March 8, 1864, disd. Oct. 31, '62, disab. 
Dean Joel, e. Feb. 12, 1S62, died at Camp Douglas, 111. 
Drake Henry, e. Feb. 24, 1862, m. o. July 13, 1865. 
Greanstead Wm. H. H. e. Feb. i, '62, m. o. July 13, '65. 
Graham Smith, e. Feb. 12, 1862. 
Goolsby Wm. H. H. e. Feb. 21, 1862, died at Camp 

Douglas, 111., April 7, 1862. 
Jones Eli, e. Feb. 8, 1862, deserted in 1862. 
Jenkins Henry, e. Feb. 21, 1862, died at Kingston, Ga., 

July 20, 1864, wds. 
Jones A. A. e. Feb. 11, 1862, m. o. April 18. '65, Corpl. 
Kell David, e. Feb. 6, 1862, m. o. April 18, 1865. 
Klinkefuss R. e. Feb. 12, 1862, disd. Oct. 31, '62, disab. 
Moore Wm. S. e. Jan. 30, '62, disd. Oct. 31, '62, disab. 
MontgoiTiery James, e. Mch. 8, '62, disd. Sept. 30, '62. 
Monroe Geo. e. Feb. 21, 1862, re-enlisted as veteran, 

m. o. July 13, 1865. 
McLaughlin Jos. c. Feb. 8, 1862, trans, to Co. K, April 

I, 1863. 
Nourse Wm. e. Jan. 25, 1862, died at Camp Douglas, 

April I, 1862. 
Patterson M. F. e. April 10, 1862, m. o. April 18, 1865. 
Roe Daniel, e. Feb. 12, 1862, deserted Dec. i, 1862. 
Spencer M. V. e. Feb. 20, 1862, absent with leave at 

m. o. of regt. 
Stout Jno. e. Feb. 6, 1862, died at Camp Douglas, Mch. 

22, 1862. 



Shaugnessy Jas. e. Feb. 21, 1862. m. o. July 13, 1865. 

Tarr Colwell, e. April 12. 1862, deserted at Camp Doug- 
las, 111. 

Van Meter L. S. e. March 11, 1862, died at Martins- 
burg, Va., Sept. 6, 1862. 

West P. B. e. Feb. i, 1862, disd. Aug. 16, '62, disab. 

Webb Wm. e. Feb. 7, 1862, m. o. July 13, 1S65. 

Walton Z. e. Feb. 12, 1862, m. o. July 13, 1S65. 

RECRUITS. 

Brown Simeon, e. Jan. 14, 1863, m. o. July 13, 1865. 
Cole Jno. e. June 10, 1862, deserted. 
Charles Chas. e. June 4, 1862, ni. o. June 3, 1865. 
Delosier Jas. C. e. Jan. 16, 1863, m. o. July 13, 1865. 
Jones Jason J. e. Jan. 14, 1863, m. o. July 13, 1865. 
Moore Andrew J. e. May 29, 1862, m. o. June i, 1865. 
Wilhite Chas. e. June 10, 1862, m. o. June 12, 1865. 

Company D. 

Wagoner Wm. Powell, e. April 5, 1862, disd. Oct. 15, 

1862, disab. 
Crosby Jno. J. e. April 7, '62, disd. Aug. 24, '62, disab. 
Drew Albert W. e. April 7, 1862, m. o. April, 1865. 

Company G. 

Fisher Jno. e. Jan. 14, 1863, absent sick at m. o. of regt. 
Shatluck Isaac, Jr., e. Jan. 4, 1863, m. o. July;i3, '65. 
Shattuck Isaac, Sr., e. Jan. 4, 1863, deserted April, '63. 
Schneider John, e. Jan. 10, 1863, deserted Aug., 1863. 



SIXTY-SIXTH I, V. I. 

This Regiment was organised at Benton Barracks, Missouri, by John W. Birge, September, 1861, with eight 
companies. December 5th, B. S. Compton brought the ninth company, and was elected Colonel, with Birge as 
Lieutenant Colonel. Until this time it was known as "Birge's Sharp Shooters." but after this as "Western Sharp 
Shooters." It was mustered as Fourteenth Missouri Infantry. It first did active duty in Missouri. The Sixty- 
sixth played a very important part in the battle of Fort Donelson, in picking off the rebel gunners so thoroughly 
that they found it almost impossible to keep their gunners at their places, so sure were they of being hit by the 
"Yankee Sharp Shooters." The Sixty-sixth was in the battle of Shiloh, seige of Corinth, and battle of Corinth. 
It was here armed with Spencer's sixteen-shooting revolving rifles, which made them as formidable in the lace of 
an enemy as an ordinary brigade. It was in many small engagements in the vicinity of Corinth. Marched into 
Tennessee, and was stationed at Pulaski. Was on Sherman s march to the Atlantic, and participated in many 
engagements. Marched with Sherman to Savannah, and through the Carolinas to VVashington, and thence to 
Louisville, Ky., where it was mustered out, July 7, 1865. The men and officers of this notable regiment were 
from Ohio, Illinois, Missouri, Indiana and Michigan, about equally, with a few from Wisconsin and Marjdand. 



Company B. 

Elsinge* Geo. H. e. Feb. 21, 1S64, m. o. July 7, 1865. 
Hoeffner. e. Feb. 21, 1864 m. o. July 7, 1865. 
Ross Chas. Feb. 4, 1864, m. o. June 28, '65, prisn'rwar. 
Spuhumier Jacob, e. Feb. 21, m. o. July 7, 1865. 



Company C. 



Term 



Captain Ensign Conklin, com. Nov. 9, 
expired September 8, 1864. 

Captain Frank A. Hartzel, e. as First Sergt. Sept. 11, 
1861. Promoted Second Lieut. April 30, 1862. Pro- 
moted Captain, Sept. 8, 1864. Mustered out (as 
Second Lieut.) Feb. 3, 1865. 

PRIVATES. 

Anderson C. P. e. Jan. 4, 1864, m. o. July 6, 1865. 
Amsbaugh E. A. e. Sept. 11, 1862, m.o. June 19, 1865. 
Beck Jno. P. e. Feb. 22, 1864, m.o. July 7, 1865. 
Baughman S. e. Sept. 1, 1862, m. o. June 20, 1865. 
Brown Wm. A. e. Sept. 12, 1865, m. o. June 19, 1865. 
Cewe Jacob, c. Feb. 21,' 64, absent sick at m. o. of regt. 
Case Loyal L. e. OrX. 11, 1864, m. o. July 7, 1865. 
Case M. C. e. Nov. 25, 1861, m. o. July 7, 1865. 
Devinney Wm. e. Aug. 30, 1862, m. o. June 20, 1865. 
Enburg Abram, e. Feb. 15, 1864, m. o. July 7, 1865. 
Gitchell Alonzo, e. Sept. 15, 1862, kid at Corinth, Miss.. 
Oct. 4, 1862. 



Gilles Hult, e. Feb. 10, 1864, m. o. July 7, 1865 as Cor- 
poral. 

Grustfson Chaf. e. Feb. 13, 1864, m. o. July 7, 1865. 

Griffith Jas. A. e. Oct. 6, 1864, m. o. July 7, 1865. 

Griffith Benj. F. e. Oct. 6, 1864, m. o. July 7, 1865. 

Gamble Wm. J. e. Oct. 6, 1864, m. o. July 7, 1865. 

Heck Isaiah G. e. Oct. 6, '64, absent sick since enlistm't, 

Henderson Geo. S. e. Oct. 6, 1864, m. o. July 7, 1865. 

Hartzell Jas. G. e. Sept. 11, 1862, m. o. June 19, 1865, 
as Sergeant. 

Hartzell A. e. Aug. 30, 1862, prmt. Chaplain. 

Hartzell C. K. e. -A.ug. 30, 1862, m. o. June 20, 1865. 

Johnson J. C. e. Feb. 19, 1S64, m. o. July 7, 1865. 

Lawson C. J. e. Feb. ig, 1864, m. o. July 7, 1865. 

Moffett Jas. e. Sept. i, 1862, m. o. June 20, 1865. 

Mullen Daniel, e. Aug. 30, '62, disd Mch 17, '63, disab. 

Nelson Jno. A. e. Feb. 15, 1864, m. o. July 7, 1865, as 
Corpsral. 

Pershing Jos. F. e. Oct. 4, 1862, m. o, June 19, 1865. 

Peterson Erin A. e. Feb. 15, 1864, m. o. July 7, 1865. 

Peterson Jonas, e. Feb. 15, 1864. m. o. July 7, 1865. 

Rake Hiram e. Sept. 20, 1861, re-enlisted as Veteran, 
m. o. J uly 7, 1865. 

Roseberry Jas. L. e. Oct. 5, '61, prmt. Hospital Stew'd. 

Turner S. C. e. Oct. 6, 1864, m. o. July 7, 1865. 

Wood Ephraim, e. Feb. 21, 1864, m. o. July 7, 1865. 

Westburg Peter, e. Feb, 10, 1864, m, o. July 7, 1865. 

Willis E. L. e. Oct. 6, 1864, m. o. July 7, 1865. 

Zigler Chas. J. e. Oct. 6, 1864, rejected by the Board. 



EOCK ISLAND COUNTY WAR RECOED. 



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SIXTY-NINTH Z. V. I. 

The Adjutant General's Reports do not give a sketch of the Sixty-ninth Regiment. 



Company F. 



Captain Frazer Wilson, com. June 14, 1862. Mustered 

out. 
First Lieutenant Ezra M. Beardsley, com. June 14, 

1862. Mustered out. 
Second Lieutenant Geo. Schermerhorn, com. June 14, 

1862. Mustered out. 
First Sergt. Geo. E. Jourdan, e. June 4, 62, m. o. Oct. 

6, 1862. 
Sergt. Jno. W. Wunel, e. June 4/62, died Aug. 17, '62. 
Sergt. David Kelso, e. June 4, 1862, m. o. Oct. 6, 1862. 
Corpl. Jas. Dim, e. June 4, 1862, m. o. Oct. 6, 1862. 
Corpl. Chas. Knight, -. June 4, 1862, m. o. Oct. 6, 1862. 
Corpl. Jas. M. Norris, o. June 4, 1862, m. o. Oct. 6, '62. 
Corp. Elliott Hunter, e. June 4, 1862, m. o. Oct. 6, '62. 
Cook, Jno. H. Williams. 

Musician Wm. Cobb, e. June 4, 1862, m. o. Oct. 6, '62. 
Musician Harvey Fuller, e. June 4, '62, m. o. Oc . 6, '62. 
Ward Master Aug. Ellis, e. June 4, '62, m. o. Oct. 6, '62. 

PRIVATES, y 
Brace Geo. e. June 4, 1862, m. o. Oct. 6, 1862. 
Bollman Geo. e. June 4, 1862, m. o. Oct. 6, 1862. 
Bishop Jno. e. June 4, 1S62, m. o. Oct 6, 1862. 
Craib W. E. e. June 4, 1862, m. o. Oct. 6, 1862. 
Crampton S. S. e. June 4, 1862, m. o. Oct. 6, 1862. 
Elliott N. G. e. June 4, 1862, m, o. Oct. 6, 1862. 
Erritt Robt. e. June 4, 1862, m. o. Oct. 6, 1862. 
Griffin Asbury, e. June 15, 1862, m. o. Oct. 6, 1862. 



Grant Wm. e. June 4, 1862, m. o. Oct. 6, 1862. 
HoU 'ngreen Bent. e. June 4, 1862, died Sept. 2, 1862. 
Hunter N. G. e. June 4, 18^2, m. o. Oct. 6, 1862. 
Hetrick Thos. e. June 4, 1862, deserted July 30, 1862. 
Jones Ephraim, e. June 4, 1862, m. o. Oct. 5, 1862. 
Jackson H. W. e. June 4, 1862, m. o. Oct. 6, 1862. 
Kelso Jno. e. June 4, 1862, m. o. Oct. 6, 1862. 
Kay \Valter, e. June 4, 1862, m. o. Oct. 6, 1862. 
McLaughlin Jas. B. e. June 4, 1862, m. o. Oct. 6, 1862. 
McClintick H. C. e. June 4, 1862, m. o. Oct. 6, 1862. 
McCausland D. e. June 4, 1862, m. o. Oct. 6, 1862. 
McCloskey Ewd. e. June 4, 1862, m. o. Oct. 6, 1862. 
Marcy Frank, e. June 4, 1862, m. o. Oct. 6, 1862. 
Matthias J. F. e. June 4, 1862. 
Ostrander Jacob, e. June 4, 1862. 
Peterson W. A. e. June 4, 1862, m. o. Oct. 6, 1862. 
Peterson Henry, e. June 4, 1861, m. o. Oct. 6. 1862. 
Payne R. S. e. June 4, 1862, m. o. Oct. 6, 1862. 
Peterson Jonas, e. June 4, 1862, m. 0. Oct. 6, 1862. ' 
Price Robt. B. e. June 4, 1864, m. o. Oct. 6, 1862. 
Rojb Daniel, e. June 4, 1862, trans. 
Slagle Chris, e. June 4, 1862, m. o. Oct. 6, 1862. 
Smedley Jas. L. e. June 4, 1S62, prmt. and trans. 
Savil Benj. e. June 4, 1862, m. o. Oct. 6. 1862. 
Tigie Thos. e. June 4. 1862, m. o. Oct. 6, 1862. 
Tracy M. e. June 4, 1862, m. o. Oct. 6, 1862. 
Thompson Jno. e. June 4, 1S62, m. o. Oct. 6, 1862. 
Wood Beder, e. June 4, 1862, m. o. Oct. 6, 1862. 
Wilcox Samuel, e. June 4, 1862, m. o. Oct. 6, 1862. 



SEVENTY-FIUST (3 months,) 



Company D. 



First Lieutenant Jas. L. Smedley, com. July 26, 1862. 

Mustered out. 
First Sergt. John H. Wilmans, e. June 26, 1862. 
Sergt. Sanford R. Whitnej', e. July i, 1862. 
Corpl. Gilbert C. Bower, e. July i, 1862. 
Corpl. Jas. T. Hutton, e. July 4, 1862. 
Corpl. Jas. W. Crawford, e. June 6, 1862. 

PRIVATES. 
Anderson Nels, e. June 26, 1862. 



Blair Jos. e. July 6, 1862. 
Day Hutchinson, e. July i, 186: 
Fitzpatrick F. B. e. June 28, i8( 
Gilien Wm. e. July 5, 1S62. 
Gillen Robt. e. July 5, 1862. 
H<»yniaiscr Morris, e. July i, 18 
Johnson Aug. e. June 28, 1862. 
Kelley Daniel, e. July 4, 1862. 
Ohlivler John, e. July 28, 1862. 
Wilson John, e. July 5, 1862. 
Woodin Jas. e. June 28, 1862. 



EIGHTY-NINTH J. F. I. 



The " Rail Road Regiment" was organized by the railroad companies of Illinois, at Chicago, in August, 1862. 
Captain John Christopher, Sixteenth United States Infantry, was appomted Colonel, and Charles T. Hotchkiss 
Lieutenant Colonel. It was mustered into United States' service August 27th. 

CHRONOLOGICAL RECORD OB ENGAGEMENTS. 

Oct. 7, 1862, battle of Lawrenceburg ; Oct. 8, 1862, battle of Perryville ; Dec. 31, 1862, to Jan. 4, 1863, battle 
of Stone River; Jan. 24 and 25, 1863, battle of Liberty Gap ; Sept. 19 and 20, 1863, battle of Chickamauga ; 
Nov. 23, 1863, occupied Orchard Knob; Nov. 24, 1863, battle of Lookout Mountain; Nov. 25, 1863. battle of 
Mission Ridge ; night of Jan. 17, 1S64, regiment retreated from Dandridge ; May 9 to 12, 1864, battle of Rocky- 
Face ; night of May 12, 1864, enemy evacuated Buzzard's Roost; May 14th and 15th battle of Resaca ; night of 
May 15th, enemy evacuated Resac.i ; May 27, 1864, battle of Pickett's Mill ; night of June 4th, enemy evacuated 
Dalles ; June 11 to July 2, 1864, investment of Kenesaw Mountain ; night of July 2, 1864, enemy evacuated Ken- 
esaw Mountain and Matietta ; night of July 20, 1S64, enemy evacuated Peach Tree Creek ; July 22 to August 26, 
1864, investment of Atlanta ; Sept. i, 1S64, battle of Jonesboro, enemy evacuated at night ; Sept. 3 and 4, 1S64, 
action before Lovejoy's Station : Sept. 8, 1864, entered Atlanta ; Nov. 24 and 25, 1864, Skirmish of Spring Hill; 
Nov. 30, 1864, battle af Franklin ; Dec 15 and 16, 1864, battle of Nashville. 

CASUALTIES. 

In 1863, 440 recruits were added to the Regiment, making a total borne on the rolls of 1,403. The Regiment 
left in the field 202 recruits, (transferred to the Fifty-ninth Illinois Veteran Volunteers,) and mustered out on its 
rolls 381 men, of the rank and file, leaving 820 men killed in action, died from wounds, or discharged on account of 
disability contracted in the service. The principal losses were at the battles of Stone River, killed, wounded and 
prisoners, 142 ; Liberty Gap, 13 ; Chickamauga, 109 ; Mission Ridge, 35 ; Atlanta, 211 ; Nashville, 39. 



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Lieutenant Colonel Wm. D. Williams, com. Captain Co. F, Aug. 23, 1862. Promoted Major Jan. 7, ij 
moted Lieutenant Colonel Sept. 20, 1863. Mustered out June 10, 1865. 



Pro- 



Company A. 

Chapron Chas. e. Aug. 14, '63, trans. Fifty-ninth 111. 

Inf., died Aug. 22, '65. 
Noble Jas. e. Aug. 12, 1863, deserted Oct. 1863. 

Company C. 

Gilligan Jos. e. Oct. 31, '63, desert'd from Si.\ty-fifth 
111., returned. 

Company E. 

Washington Geo. e. Dec. 22, 1863, desert'd July 10, 65. 

Company F. 

Captain Ebenezer T.Wells, com. First Lieutenant Aug. 

23,1862. Promoted Captain Jan. 7, 1863. Promoted 

by President. Resigned Aug. 24, 1864. 
Captain Laertes F. Dimick, com. Second Lieutenant 

Aug. 23, 1802. Promoted First Lieutenant Jan. 7, 

1863. Promoted Captain March i, 1864. Resigned 

Sept 21, 1864. 
Captain Jas. F. Coop, e. as Fir,-t Sergeant July 22, 

1862. Promoted Second Lieutenant Jan. 7, 1863. 

Promoted First Lieutenant March i, 1864. P.o- 

moted Captain Sept. 2t, 1864. Mustered out June 

10, 1865. 
First Lieutenant Chas. J. Arenschield, e. as Sergeant 

Aug. 6, 1862. Promoted Second Lieutenant March 

I, 1864. Promoted First Lieutenant Sept. 21, 1864. 

Mustered out June 10, 1865. 
Sergt. Jerrie L. Prescott, e. July 10, '62, died Jan. 28, 

63, wds. 
Sergt. Jos. B. Cushman, e. Aug. 4, '62, disd. Sept. i, 

'63, disab. 
Sergt. Wm. Dunlap, e. July 28, '62, died at Bell's Tav- 
ern, K.y.. Nov. 3, '62. 
Corpl. Wm. McDan.el, e. Aug, 11, '62, First Sergt,died 

Louisville June 21, '63. 
Corpl. Jason Wallace, e. Aug. 7, '62, m. o. June 10, '65. 
Corpl. Layton C. Brace, e. Aug. i, '62, disd. Jan. 30, 

'63, disab. 
Corpl. Jas. Johnson, e. Aug. 5, '62, m. o. Jun<. 10, '65, 

as First Sergt. 
Corpl. J. W. Dudley, e. Aug. 4, '62, died Anderson- 

ville Prison, July 10, '64. 
Corpl. Jno. H. Huff, e. Aug. 4, '62, No. of grave, 3123. 
Corpl. Wm. I. Fitzgerald, e. Aug. n, '62, m. o. May 

18, '65. 
Musician Walter Hu(r,e. Aug. 4, '62, m.o. June 10, '65. 
Musician IVIelancthon E. e. Aug. 9, '62, m. o. June 10, 

'65, as private. 

PRIVATES. 

Austin John W. e. Aug. 15, 1862, m. o. June 10, T865. 
Austin Wm. e. Aug. 5, '62, trans. V. R. C. Sept. 4, '64. 
Anderson Nels, e. Aug. 6, 1862, m. o. June 10, 1865. 
Albretson Garrett,e.Aug.6, '62.trans. V. R.C.Apr. 6, '64. 
Arculanius H. e. Aug. 7, '62, kid. at Chicamauga, 

Sept. 19, '63. 
Anderson Jas. S. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. June 18, 1865. 
Bigelow Jno. C. e. July 25, '62, trans. First U. S. Cav. 

Oct. 25, '62. 
Bailey Andrew, e. Aug. 4, '62, trans. First U. S. Cav. 

Oct. 25, '62. 
Bailey Ihos. e. Aug.is,'62,trans. First. U. S, Cav. Oct. 

25, '62. 
Bridgeford Ira, e. Aug. 4, '62, disd. Apr. 3, '63, wds. 
Bowser Jas. e. Aug. 9, '62, died Andersonville Prison 

Aug. 4, 64. 
Babbitt Jos. H. e. Aug. 11, 1861, m. o. June 10, 1865. 
Beaver M.S.e.Aug.12, '62,kld. Stone River Dec.3i,"*62. 
Burgh John I), e. Aug. 13, '62, trans, to First U. S. 

Cav. Oct. 25, '62. 
Chamberlain Wm. e. July 22, '62, m. o. June 10 65. 
Cook Burton H. e. July 31, '62, disd. Mch. 16, '65, wds. 
Conch Henry, e. Aug. 15, '62, died Jan. 22, '63, wds. 
Cooper Chas. e. Aug. 7, '62, m. o. June 10, 65. 
Cushman Stephen D. e. Aug. 8, '62, in. o. June 10, '65. 
Collier Jas. e. Aug. 9, '62, trans, to Fifty-ninth 111. Inf. 



Co.x W. R. e. Aug. 11, '62, died at Annapolis, Md., 

March 6, '63. 
Doxsee Isaac, e. July 26, '62, trans. First U. S. Cav. 

Oct. 25, '62. 
Davis Thos. e. Aug. 6, 1862, deserted Oct. 25, 1862. 
Dorsee J. F. e. Aug. 6, '62, trans. First U. S. Cav. Oct. 

25, "62. 
Dryer Henry, e. Aug. 6, 1862, m.o. June lo, 1865. 
Edgerton John, e. Aug. 12, '62, trans. Invalid Corps 

Sept. 7, '63. 
Edalman Conrad, e. Aug. 7, 1862, m. o. June 10, 1865. 
Fitch H. R. e. Aug. 8, 1862, disd. July 27, 1863, wds. 
Grange Jas. e. July 25, 1862, deserted Oct. 25, 1862. 
Goyer Jos. e. Aus. 6, 1862, disd. April 28, 1S63, wds. 
Guest Wm. e. Aug. 7, '62, trans. First U. S. Cav. Oct. 

'25, 1862. 
Golden Wm. e. Aug, 7, '62. disd. March 31, '63, disab. 
Gilmore Jas. B. 3. Aug. 4, '62, trans. First U. S. Cav. 

Oct. 25, 1862. 
Huntley Russell, e. Aug. 2, '62, died Andersonville 

Prison Aug. 18, '64. 
Kno.x Curtiss B. e July 26, 1862, m. o. June 10, 1865. 
Kelley Reuben L. e. Aug. 9. '62, m. o. June 10, 1865. 
Kelly Peter, _e. Aug. 5, '62, disd. July 23, '63, disab. 
Lawson Benj. F. e. Aug. 2, '62, m. o. June 10, '65, as 

Corpl. wds. 
Lally Thos. e. Aug. 13, '62, trans, to Eng. Corps Sept. 

21, '64. 
Merrill F. S. e. July 26, '62, Sergt. died Andersonville 

Prison June 29, '64. 
Monhor Peter, e. July 31, 1862, deserted Oct. 29, 1862. 
Murray John, e. Aug. 6, '62, m. o. July 22, '65, was 

prisoner. 
Weeks Owen, e. Aug. 9, '62, trans. U.S. Cav. Oct. 25, '62. 
McDaniels Wm. W. e. Aug. 11, 1S62, m. o. June 10, '65. 
Murley Wm. M. e. Aug. 15, 1862, m. o. June 10, 1865. 
Montgomery Jas. M. e. July 24, '62, disd. May 24, '63, 

to accept Second Lieut'cy in Sixty-fifth 111. Inf. 
Nelson Eric, e. Aug. 7, 1862, m. o. June 10. 1865. 
Olsen Geo. e. July 31, 1862, m. o. June 10, 1865. 
O'Mara Michael, e. Aug. 8, '62, died at Nashville, Dec. 

16, '64, wds. 
O'Mara John, e. Aug. 8, 1862, m. o. June 10, 1865. 
O'Mara Stephen, e. Aug. 14, '62, deserted Oct. 30, '62. 
Perkins Jas. e. Aug. i, 1862, m. o. June 10, 1865. 
Peterson Andrew, e. Aug. 4, '62, died at Danville, Va., 

Feb. 21, '64, while prisoner of war. 
Piatt Jacob, e. Aug. 9, '62, absent sick at m.o. ofRegt. 
Rooney John, e. July 28, '62, absent sick at m.o.of Regt. 
Richards Jas. C. e.Aug. 9, '62, trans. Eng. Corps Sept. 

21, '64. 
Schroeder Herman, e. July 31, '62, died Nov.ii,'64,wds. 
Smith Geo. e. Aug. 6, 1862, m. o. June 10, 1S65. 
Smith Thompson, e. Aug. 6, '62, m. o. July 10, '65, as 

Corpl. 
Smith Maniel, e. Aug. 6, 1862, m. o. June 10, 1865. 
Smith Thomas, e. July 29, '62, trans. Eighth U. S. 

Inf. Oct. 27, '62. 
Smith Jacob, e. Aug. 6, 1862, m. o. June 10, 1865. 
Stanley Win. e. Aug. 7, '62, died at Murfreesboro Oct. 

20, '63, wds. 
Stanley M. G. e. Aug. 8, 1862, m. o. June 10, 1865. 
Sayre M. F. e. Aug. 15, '62, trans. U. S. Cav. Oct. 25, '62. 
Somors Oliver P. e. Aug. 15, '62, trans. U. S. Cav. 

Oct. 25, '62. 
Tobin Richard, e. Aug. 19, 1862, deserted Oct. 25, 1862. 
Turner Isaac, e. Aug. 15, 1862, m. o. June 10, 1865. 
Thews Thos. 1. e. Aug. 9, '62, trans. First U. S. Cav. 

Oct. 25, '62. 
Wilcox Jerome, e. July 25, 1862, m. o. June 10, 1865. 
Williams John I. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. June 10, '65, as 

Corpl. 
Williams John E. R. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o.June 10, '65. 
Wells S. R. e. Aug. 6, 1862, m. o. June, to, 1865. 
Welsh Dennis, e. Aug. 14, 1862, ni. o. June 10, 1865. 
Weaver Addison, e. Aug. 14, '62, died Richmond, Va., 

Feb. 14, '63, while prisoner. 
Williams Isaac, e. Aug. 9, '62, m. o. June 10, '65, Sergt. 
Worthey Wm. e. July 19, 1862, deserted Oct. 25, 1862. 
Taylor Samuel, e. Aug. 27, '63, trans, to Fifty-ninth 

111. Inf. 
Weaver Easton, e. Aug. 27, '63, trans, to Fifty-ninth 
111. Inf. 



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[For History see page 248.] 

Company A. 

Captain Jno. A. Jordan, c:'!!!. Aug. 14, 1861. Resigned 
Dec. 31, 1861. 

Captain Henry Curtis, Jr., com. First Lieutenant Aug. 
14, 1861. Promoted Captain, Dec. 31, i86i. Re- 
signed July 20, 1862. 

Captain Chas. W. Hawes, com. Second Lieutenant 
Aug. 14, 1861. Promoted First Lieutenant, Dec. 
31,1861. Promoted Captain, July 20, 1862. Pro- 
moted by President. 

First Lieutenant Andrew B Steele, e. as Corporal, Aug. 
14,1861. Re-enlisted as Veteran, Feb. 10, 1864. 
Promoted Second Lieutenant, April 23, 1864. Pro- 
moted First Lieutenant, May 15, 1866. Mustered 
out as Sergeant, May 15, i866. 

Second Lieutenant Wm. H. Bigelow, e. as Sergeant, 
Aug. 14, 1861. Promoted Second Lieutenant, July 
20, 1S62. Resigned Oct. ig, 1863. 

Sergeant Jos. Gravenhorst, e. Aug. 14, 1861. Trans- 
fi!rred to corps d'Afrique, Sept. 21, 1863. 

Corporal Jas. Simpson, e. Aug. 14, 1861, kid. at Lee- 
town, Ark., March 7, 1862. 

Corporal Wm. W. Philleo, e. Aug. 14, 1861, trans, to 
corps d'Afrique, Sept. 21, 1863. 

Corporal Morris J.Henick,e. Aug. i4,'6i,m. o. Oct. 4, '64. 

Corporal Theo. J. Stevens, e. Aug. 14, 1861. 

Corporal Rich. Turpine, e. Aug. 14, 1861, deserted 
Dec. 6, 1863. 

Corporal Henry Heitahrends, e. Aug. 14, 1861, re-en- 
listed as Vet.; m. o. May 15, 1866, as Sergt. 

Musician E. DeForrest Folsom, e. Aug. 14, 1961. 

PRIVATES. 

Armstrong Archibald, e. Aug. 14, '61, m. o. Sept. 29, '64. 
Ahlstrom A. P. E. e. Aug. 14, 1861, m. o. Oct. 4, 1864. 
Armpnest Jno. e. March 31, 1864, m. o. May 15, 1866. 
Clelland Jas. e. Oct. 4, 1864, m. o. Oct. 9, 1865. 
Disney Horace, e. Aug. 14, 1861, absent, wounded, at 

m. o. of Regt. 
Disney Barney J. e. Aug. 14, 1861, disd. July 12, 1862. 
Fox Frank B. e. Aug. 14, 1861, m. o. May 15, 1866. 
Fox F. B. e. Feb. 10, 1864, m. o. May 15, 1866. 
Kitzpatrick Benj. e. Nov. ig, 1862, m. o. Nov. ig, 1865 
Griffin Robt. e. March 31, 1864, died at Mobile, May 

28, 1865. 
Gregg James, e. Aug. 14, 1861, died at CarroUton, La., 

Oct. 6, 1863. 
Hunter Andrew, e. Aug. 14, 1861, kid. by mob Feb. 

II. 1866. 
Hornit David, e. Aug. 14, 1861, m. o. May 15, 1866, as 

Sergt. 



Kendall Arthur R. e. Aug. 14, 1861, m. o. May 15, '66. 
Kennedy jno. e. Aug. 14, 1861. 

Kunkle Jno. e. Aug 14, 1861, m. o. May 15, '66, Corpl 
Kelly Thos. W. e. Aug. 14, 1861, m. o. May 15, 1866 

as Sergt. 
Kay Walton, e. March 31, 1864, m. o. May 15, 1866. 
Lawson Emery, e. Aug. 14, 1861, died atCassville. Mo 

July 8, 1862. 
Murphy Thos. J. e. Aug. 14, 1861, died at Cassville 

Mo., April 9. 1862. 
McAfee A. e. Aug. 14, 1861, m. o. Oct. 4, 1864. 
Mills Wm: H. e. Aug. 14, 1861. 

McMeekin Andrew, e. Aug. 30, '62, m. o. June 12, '65 
Meyer Anthony L. e. Oct, 23, 1862, m. o. Oct. 26, '65. 
Palmer Isaac K. e. Aug. 14, 1861, m. o. Oct. 4, 1864 

as Corpl. 
Picket Horace, e. Aug. 14, 1861, m. o. May 15, 1866. 
Pickett Geo. B. e. May 27, 1862. 

Ransom Madison, e. Aug. 14, 1861, m. o. Oct. 4, 1864 
Rosette Theo. e. Aug. 14, '6i, disd. Oct. 20, '63, disab 
Schwinan Peter, e. Aug. 14, 1861, m. o. Oct. 4, 1864. 
Smith Jas. e. Aug. 14, 1861, died at St. Louis, Jan. 26, 

1862. 
Smith Robt. e. Aug. 14, 1861. 
Steele A. B. e. Feb. 10, 1864, m. o. May 15, 1866, as 

F'irst Sergt. 
Thompson F. W. e. Aug. 14, 1S61. 
West Wm. F. e. Aug. 14, 1861. 
Williams I. K. e. Aug. 14, 1861, died at Cassville, Mo., 

March 20, 1S62, wds. 
Webb Austin, e. Aug. 14, 1S61, m. o. Oct. 4, 1864. 
Whitsel J. C. e. Aug. 14, 1S61, kid. at Pea Ridge, 

March 7, 1862. 

Company F. 

Widmer Jno. e. Feb. 20, 1864, m. o. May 15, 1866. 

Company H. 

Captain Jno. B. Frick, com. Aug. 12, 1861. Resigned 

Feb. 8, 1862. 
First Lieutenant Jos. Eaton, com. Second Lieutenant, 

Aug. 12, 1861. Promoted First Lieutenant, Feb. 8, 

1862. Killed in action at Chalk Bluff, Mo. 
Corporal A. A. Stillman, e. Aug. 25, 1861, m. o. Oct. 

4, 1S64, as private. 
Corporal Jno. McCain, e. Aug. 15, 1861, disd. Dec. 31, 

1563, to enlist in U. S. Art. 

Corporal Jas. W. Smith, e. Aug. 18, iS6t, m. o. Oct. 4, 

1564, as Sergt. 



102d I, V. I. 



The io2d Infantry was organized at Knoxville, 111., by Col. William McMurtry, and mustered into U. S. ser- 
vice Sept. I, 1862. It first moved into Tennessee, thence into Alabana, and back into Tennessee. It w^as in the 
Atlanta camp-iign It was engaged at Resaca, losing three killed and nineteen wounded. At Camp Creek, the 
io2d captured a battery from the enemy, losing eighteen killed, six mortally wounded, and seventy wounded. At 
Burnt Hickory, loss, four killed and fourteen wounded. Suffered losses also at Big Shanty and Peach Tree Creek. 
Was in Sherman's march to the sea and through the Carolinas. Was engaged at Averysboro, losing two_ killed, 
nineteen w unded. Was at Ra'eigh when Johnson surrendered. Mustered out June 6,1865. Received final pay 
and discharge at Chicago, June 14, 1865. 



Company C. 

Second Lieutenant Byron Jordan, e. as Sergeant, Aug. 

5, 1862. Promoted First Sergeant, then Second 

Lieutenant, April 8, '63. Mustered out June 6, '65. 
Sergt. Geo. W. Allen, e. Aug. 5, 1862, died at Gallatin, 

Tenn.,lVIaY 7, 1863. 
Corpl. Rodney C. Maning, e. Aug. 5, 1862, disd. Sept. 

12, 1864. as Sergt. disab. 
Corpl. Henry Bridgford,-e. Aug. s, 1862, m. o. June 6, 

1865, a-. Sergt. 

PRIVATES. 
Jordan Myron, e. Aug. 5, 1862. disd. Jan. 16, '63, disab. 
llamor Nathaniel, e. Aug. q, '62, m. o. June 6, '65. 
Piersol Jos. M. e. Aug. 15, 62, m. o. June 6, '65. 



South Thomas B. e. Aug. 9, 1862, died at Gallatin, 

Tenn., Jan. 4, 1863. 
Spivey Jas. e. Aug. 8, '62, disd. April 9, 1863, disab. 
Trego Geo. e. Aug. 5, '62, m. o. June 24, '64, as Corpl. 

as pris. war. 
Wallace William E. e. Aug. 7, 1862, absent sick at id. o. 

of regt. 
Bartlett S. A. e. Oct. 4, '64, trans, to Co. H i6th 111. Inf. 
Bahringer Geo. e. Oct. 4, '64, disd. May 24, '65, disab. 
Jordan Edwin T. e. Oct. 4, '64, trans, to Co. H. i6th 

111. Inf. 
Jordan G. A. e. Oct. 4, 1864, trans. Co. H 16th 111. Inf. 
LongWm. J. 

McKay Alex. e. Oct. 4, 1864, trans. Co. H i6th 111. Inf. 
McGill Wm. e. Oct. 4, 1864, trans. Co. H i6th 111. Inf. 



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126th I. V. I, 

The One Hundred and Twenty-sixth Infantry, Illinois Volunteers, was organized at Alton, Illinois, by Colonel 
Jonathan Richmond, and mustered in, September 4, 1862. Moved November 20th to Columbus, and thence to 
Bolivar, Tennessee. On the 28th, moved to Lagrange. On December 19th, six companies marched to Jackson, 
Tennessee, to re-enforce that place, and afterwards moved to Humboldt, where they were joined by the remaining 
fourcompanies, January 20, 1863. On the 25th of March, moved to Jacks n. and was assigned to Second Brigade, 
Colonel James M. True commanding ; Second Division, Brigadier General Nathan Kimball commanding ; Six- 
teenth Army Corps, Major General Hurlbut commanding. Moved by rail to Memphis, and embarked for Vicks- 
burg, landing at Haines' Bluff, June 2d. Embarked for Helana, Arkansas, July 24th. M.irched with General 
Steele's army, participating in the capture of Little Rock, September loth. Marched to Duvall's Bluff, October 
24, 1863, and Colonel Richmond was assigned to the command of the post. On August 19. 1064, marched via 
Little Rock to Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Febiuary 12, 1865, moved to mouth of White River. Returned to Pine 
Bluff, June 4th, and July 12, 1865, was mustered out. The Regiment .articipated in the seige of Vicksburg. Six 
companies engaged in skirmish line near Humboldt, Tennessee; December 21, 1862, in the capture of Little Rock, 
Arkansas, and in the fight at Clarendon, Arkansas, June 26, 1864. 

Colonel Lucius W. Beal, com. Captain Co. E, Sept, 4, 1862. Promoted Lieutenant Colonel Aug. 12, 1864. Pro- 
moted Colonel May 11, i86s. Mustered out (as Lieutenant Colonel) July 12, 1S65. 
Lieutenant Colonel Ezra M. Beardsley, com. Sept. 4, 1862. Resigned Aug. 12, 1864. 
Major Wm. W. Wilshire, com. Sept. 4, 1862. Resigned July 16, 1864. 

Major John Morris, com. Captain Co. 1 , Sept. 4, 1862. Promoted Major July 16, 1864. Mustered out July 12, 1865. 
Quarter Master Jacob H. Mechling, e. Aug. 12, 1862. Mustered out July 12, 1865. 

Hospital Steward F. L. Peiro, e. Aug. 20, 1862. Promoted Assistant Surgeon 3d Ark. Cav. March 20, 1864. 
Principal Musician John Orr, e. Aug. 18, 1862. Mustered out July 12, 1865. 



Company B. 

Captain Henry D. Cline, com. Sept. 4, 1862. Died 

June 21, 1S63. 
Captain Jacob L. Markle, e. as First Sergeant Aug. 11, 

1862, com. Captain, but not mustered. Died at 
Edgington, 111., Nov. 11, 1863. 

Captain Brooks R. Hamilton com. as Second Lieuten- 
ant Co. I, Sept. 4, 1862. Promoted C ptain Feb. 

I. 1864. Mustered out July 12, 1865. 
First Lieutenant Isaac D. Cox com. Second Lieutenant 

Sept. 4, 1862. Promoted First Lieutenant Jan. 4, 

1864. Died June 7, 1865. 
Sergt. Jas. R. Underwood, e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 

12, 1865, as private. 
Sergt. Geo. SV. Rodgers, e. Aug. 11, '62, m. o. July 12, 

1865. 
Sergt, Jas. F. Morris, e. Aug. 11,1862, First Sergt, died 

at Memphis, Sept. 5, 1863. 
Corpl. Nat. i'uckcr, e. Aug. 11, 1862, m.o. July 12, 1865 

as private. 
Corpl. Chas. E. Dunlap, e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 

12, 1S65, as Sergt. 
Corpl. Chas. K.. Oberheart, e. Aug. 11, 1862, died at 

Pine Bluff, Ark., Nov. i, 1864. 
Corpl. Wesley Webster, e. Aug. 11, 1862, disd. Dec. 6, 

1863, disab. 

Corpl Jos. E. Eby, e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, 186^. 
Corpl. Wm. S. Drury, e. Aug. 11, 1862, kid. at Duvall s 

Bluff, Ark., Nov. 25, 1863. 
Corpl. H. R. McGrew, e. Aug. 11, 1862, disd. June 25, 

1864 as Sergt, disab. 

Musician Wm. P. Gregg, e. Aug. 11, 1862, died Duvall's 

Bluff, Ark. Dec. 24, 1863. 
Musician Wm. Tucker, e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, 

1865 as private. 

Wagoner Robt. Robison, e. Aug. 11, 1862, disd. Sept. 4, 

1864, disab. 

PRIVATES. 

Adams Jno, Q. e. Aug. 11, 1862, died at Duvall's Bluff, 

Ark., Aug. 30, 1863. 
Agy Matthias e. Aug. 11, '62, m. o. July 12,1865, Corpl. 
Brayton Wm. e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Brayton G. F. e. Aug. ii. 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Buchanan Wm. P. e. Aug. 11, 1862, disd. July 26, 1864, 

disab. 
Bien Jacob, c. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Clark David, e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Conkle Wm. e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Carpenter Jacob A. e. Aug. 11, 1862. m. o. July 12, '65. 
Darrah Chas. T. e. Aug. 11, 1862, died at Pine Bluff, 

Ark., Nov. 6, 1864. 
Davis Henry, e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. O.July 12, 1865. 
Davis Ferdinand e. Aug. ii,'62, m.o. July i3,'65, Corpl. 
Davis Wm. H. e. Aug. 22, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Disnay Jno. F. e. Aug. ii, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Drury A. C. e. Aug. 22, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Elliott S. A. e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Elton Edwin N. e. Aug. ii,'62,m. o. July 12, '65, Corpl. 
Edgington Jes. D. e. Aug. 22, 1862. m.o. July 12, 1865. 



Finley Geo. e. Aug. 11, 1862, died at Lagrange, Tenn., 

June 12, 186;. 
Fisher Bardwell K. e. Aug. 11, 1862. died at Snyder'.s 

Bluff. Miss,, July 24, 1863. 
Grimes Wm. e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Gregg Saml. e. Aug. 11, 1862, died at Duvall s BlufT, 

Ark., Sept. 10, 1863. 
Hardy Andrew, e. Aug. 11, 1862, died at Lagrange, 

Tenn, Dec. 27, 1862. 
Hays Jas. e. Aug. 11, 1862, died at Lagrange, Tenn., 

Jan. 13, 1863. 
Johnson Jno. e. Aug. 11, 1862, kid. on stmr Celestia on 

White river. Ark., March 9, 1864. 
Jones Jno. W. e. Aug. 11, '62, disd. July 11, 64, disab. 
Knapp Jacob, e. Aug 11, 1662, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Kimball Jas. e. Aug. n, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Kirkman Wm. N. e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Kasser Kasper, e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 11, 1S65. 
McNutt Jas. H. e. Aug. 11, 1862, died at Helena, Ark., 

Aug. 21, 1863. 
Mills Wm. e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, '65 as Corpl. 
Mallett Isaac D.e. Aug. 11, '62, m. o.July 12, '65, Sergt. 
i McLaughlin Jno. e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
McLaughlin Wm. P. e. Aug. 11, '62, m. o. July 12, '65. 
Moore IJaniel G. e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
McGrew Simon, e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Patterson Wm. e. Aug. 11,1862, died at Andalusia, 111., 

Nov. 25, 1862. 
Pence Jos. e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Peck Nat. e. Aug, 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, '65, as Sergt. 
Peppers Wm. H. e. Aug. 11, 1862, died at Jackson, 

Tenn., Dec. 3, 1862. 
Rand M. V. e. Aug. 11, '62, m. o. July 12, '65, as Corpl. 
Richards Jno. W. e. Aug. u, 1862, m. o. July 12. 1865. 
Reynolds Wm. H. e. Aug. 22, 1862, died at Duvalls 

Bluff, Ark., Sept. 19, 1863. 
Sedam Cornelius, e. Aug. 11. 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Sedam Thos. R. e. Aug. 11, "62, m. o. July 12, '65, as 

Corporal. 
Sedam Peter, e. Aug. 11, 1862. m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Seligman Henry, e. Aug, 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Suter Jno. R. e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Solenberger Michael, e. Aug. 11, '62, m. o. July 12, '65. 
Stofer Jacob, e. Aug. ii, 1S62, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Tucker Jno. e. Aug. 11. '62, died at home July 6, 1864. 

RECRUITS. 

Bopes Dani"!, absent sick at m. 6. of Regt. 

Carrpenter Jno. P. e, Dec. 9, 1863, ni. o. July 12, 1865. 
Carpenter Wm. G. e. Dec. 31, '63, m. o. July 12, '65, as 

Veteran Recruit. 
Hamilton J. M. C. e. Jan. 30, 1864, m. o. July 12, '65. 
Irwin David R. e. Jan. 27, 1864, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
McCullough F. M.e. Dec. 7. '63, disd. June 15, '65. disab. 
Powers Isaiah, e. Jan. 28, 1864, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Ring Dennis, e. Aug. 8, '64, m. o. July 12, '65, as Vet. 

Recruit. 
Sturgeon M. M. e. Feb. 11, 1864, m. o. May 28, 1865. 
Wallace Henry, e. Dec. 19, 1863, died at Duvalls Bluff, 

Ark., Oct. 8, 1864. 



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Whitney Jonas E. e. Aug. ii, 1862, trans, to Co. G, 

died at Helena, Ark., Aug. 23, 1863. 
Wallace Geo. W. e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 

Company E. 

Captain Emery Hughes, com. First Lieutenant, Sept. 
4, 1862. Promoted Captain, Aug. 12, 1864. Mus- 
tered out, July 12, 1865. 

First Lieutenant Myron Pratt, e. as Sergt. Aug. 8,1862. 
Promoted First Lieut. Aug. 12, 1864. Mustered 
out, July 12, 1865. 

Second Lieutenant Frederick S. Gates, com. Sept. 4, 
1862. Resigned July 21, 1863. 

Secend Lieutenant David A. Phillips, e. Aug. g, 1862. 
Mustered out July 12, 1865, as Sergt. Com. Second 
Lieutenant, but not mustered. 

First Sergt. Francis S. Cone, e. Aug. 3, 1862, pro. Adjt. 

Sergt. Jas. H. Raines, e. July 16, 1862, disd. Jan. 2^, 
1865, to take com. in 6qlh Colored Inf. 

Sergt. Jno. W. Maxwell, e. July 16, 1862, m. o. July 
12, 1865, as private. 

Sergt. Wm. Bryant, e. Aug. 6, 1862, m. o. July 12, '65. 

Corp!. S. F Sturdivan, e. Aug. 6, "62, m. o. July 12, 
'65, as S'lergt. 

Corpl. S. W. Shaible, e. Aug. 5, '62, m. o. July 12, '65. 

Corpl. D. V.'. Stough, e. Aug. 9, '62, m. o. July 12, '65, 
as private. 

Corpl. Win. B. Folsom, e. Aug. g, 1862, died at Hum- 
bolt, Ttnn., Marchfii, 1863. 

Corpl. Jas. M. Looker, e. Aug. g, 1862, died at La- 
grange, Tenn., Jan. g, 1863. 

Corpl. Sam'l M. Libby, e. Aug. 6, '62, m. o. July 12, '65. 

Corpl. Wm. H. Cobb, e. Aug. 7, '62, m. o. June 29, '65, 
as private. 

Corpl. Jno. Sturdevan, e. Aug. Si '62, m. o. July 12, '65. 

Musician Wtn. M. Stoddard, e. Aug. 15, '62,m. O.July 
12, 1865. 

Wagoner Wm. Williams, e. Aug. 7, 1862, m. o. July 12, 
1865, as private. 

PRIVATES. 

Aldridge Perry, e. Aug. 2, 1862, died at Pine Bluff, 

Ark., Dec. 15, 1864. 
Bowker Carlos, e. July 16, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Beaver Benj. F. e. Aug. 2, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Eischoff Wm. e. Aug. 5, '62, absent sick at m. o. of regt. 
Bardonnar Jacob, e. Aug. 5, '62, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Bryan Thos. e. Aug. 3, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Buyerly Jno. e. Aug. 7, 1862, died at Lagrange, Tenn., 

Dec. IS, 1862. 
Brown Barclay, e. Aug. 9, 1862, m.o. July 12, 1865. 
Blush Robt. L. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Bomberg Ale.x. e. Aug. 8, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Barrington Jno. e. Aug. 8, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Cook Ira F. e. Aug. 5, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Carpenter Myron P. e. Aug. 5, '62, disd. Nov. 15, '62, 

disab. 
Clifton Elias, e. Aug. 5, '62, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Cossum Harold, e. Aug. 6, 1862, died at Port Byron, 

Sept. 23, 1863. 
Conlogue Peter, e. Aug. 7, 1862, died at Memphis, July 

29, 1863. 
Dcrrance Delos, e. July 18, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Drown Daniel, e. Aug. 5, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Davis L N. e. July 31, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Davidson Henry S. e. Aug. 8. '62, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Dougal Henry, e. Aug. 8, 1862, died at Paducah, Ky., 

Aug. 4, 1863. 
Donohue Jno. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Dillon Levi, e. Aug. 13, 1862, died at Port Byron, 111., 

Dec. 21, 1862. 
Ewing Jas. e. Aug. 13, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Filbert Levi, e. Aug. 6, '62, m. o. July 12, '65, Corpl. 
Hennegin Jas. P. e. Aug. 9, '62, Corpl., died at Jack- 
son, Tenn., May 10, 1863. 
Hutchison Luther, e. Aug. 7, '62, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Holcomb Jasper, e. Aug. 7, 1862, died at Helena, Ark., 

Oct 27, 1863. 
Hubbard Newton, e. Aug. 9, '62, disd. Nov. 5, '62, disab. 
Hollister Edmund N. e. Aug. 9, '62, m. o. July 12, '65. 
Johnson Samuel, e. Aug. 8, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Johnson D. W. e. Aug. 13, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Lindsey Nicholas, e. Aug. 5, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Leslie Alex. N. e. Aug. 8, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
McRaynolds Hugh, e. Aug. g, '62, m.o. July 12, '65, as 

Ccirpl. 
Means Otis R. e. July 30, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Mumma Samuel W. e. Aug. 5, 1862, died at Helena, 
Ark., Aug. 23, 1863. 



Monfort Jno. H. e. Aug. 6, 1862, died at Helena, Ark., 

Sept. 6, 1863. 
Marshall A. B. e. Aug. 7, 1862, died on a steamboat on 

White River, Ark., Sept. 24, 1863. 
Maxwell Jno. O. e. Aug. 9, '62, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Martin Henry T. e. Aug. 2. 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Moody John W. e. Aug. 9, '62, m. o. July 12, '65, Corpl. 
Owen Darius H. e. Aug. 8, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Palmer Almon H. e. Aug. 2, 1862, m. o. May 28, '65, 

as Corpl. 
Price Stephen, e. Aug. 7, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Rathborn Geo. e. Aug. 9, 1862, died Hames Bluff, Mo., 

July 20, 1863. 
Rinic Jno. H. e. Aug. 5, 1862. m. o. July 12, 1865. 
.Shambaugh Jno. P. e. July 16, 1862, m. o. July 12, '65. 
Swank Jas. S. e. Aug. 5, 1862, disd. Nov. 17, '62, disab. 
Shannon Jas. e. Aug. 7, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Shodle Abnet, e. Aug. 7, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Temple Edw'd B. e. Aug. 6, 1862, died at Duvall's 

Bluff, Ark., Sept. 8, 1863. 
Thomas Martin, e. Aug. 8, 1862, died Little Rock, 

Ark., Nov. 14, 1863. 
Thuse Wm. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Vasser Lewis, e. Aug. 2, 1862, deserted Dec. 13, 1862. 
Walker Sam'l F. e. Aug. 5, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Williams L. e. Aug. 5, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Williams Jno. e. Aug. 7, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Weigand Chas. e. Aug. 6, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1863. 
Wiggins Amasa, e. Aug. 7, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
White Jas. M. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Wiltermuth N. e. Aug. 13, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Warman Wm. H. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. May 28, 1865. 

RECRUITS. 

Beale Jas. J. e. Aug. 6, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 

Crawford H. C. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 

Johnson E. N. e. Aug. 5, 1862, deserted. 

Leslie Lyman, e. March 17, 1865, m. o. July 12, 1865. 

Maylor H. P. e. Feb. 11, 1864, died at Pine Bluff, Ark., 
Jan. 12, 1865. 

Reed Geo. M. e. Feb. 13, 1864, m. o. July 12, 1865. 

Shultz John H. e. Feb. i, 1863, musician, died at Du- 
vall's Bluff, April 5, 1865. 

Sanders Oscar N. absent sick at m. o. of regt. 

Company F. 

Captain Samuel P. Towne, e. as First Sergeart, Co. I, 
Aug. 6, 1862. Promoted Captain, Jan. 4, 1864. 
Mustered out July 12, 186=;. 

Company G. 

Captain Edwin H. Johnston, com. Sept. 4, 1862. Hon. 
orably discharged Jan. 4, 1864. 

Captain Wm. H. Schriver, com. First Lieutenant Sept. 
4, 1862. Promoted Captain Jan. 11, 1864. Dis- 
honorably discharged Jan. 4, 1864. 

Captain Gabriel Armstrong, com. Second Lient. Sept. 
4, 1862. Promoted First Lieut. Jan. 4, 1864. Pro- 
moted Captain March 13, 1865. Mustered out July 

12, 1S65. 

First Lieutenant Jas. C. Fleming, e. as First Sergeant, 
Aug. II, 1862. Promoted First Lieutenant, March 

13, 1865. Mustered out July 12, 1865. 

Second Lieutenant Leonard Stockwell, e. as Sergea.it, 

Aug. 9, 1862. Mustered out July 12, 1865, as First 

Sergeant. Commisioned Second Lieut., but not 

mustered. 
Sergt. Henry Snyder, e. Aug. 11, 1862, died at Mound 

City, 111., Sept. 20, 1863. 
Sergt Tillotson C. Temple, e. Aug. 11, 1862, disd. July 

26, 1863, disab. 
Sergt. Ell G. Rugh, e" Aug. 15, '62, m. o. July 12, '65 
Corpl. Dan. S. Davis, e. Aug. 11, '62, m. o. July 12, '65, 

as private. 
Corpl. Wm. A. Leidy, e. Aug. 14, '65, m.o. July 12, '65. 
Corpl. Jos. H. Johnson, e. Aug. g, 1862, m. o. July 12, 

1865, as private. 
Corpl. Jno. T. Howard, e. Aug. 15, 1862, died at Port 

Byron, 111., Sept. 22, 1863. 
Corpl. Jno. Sells, e. Aug. 9, '62, m. o. July 12, '65, Sergt. 
Corpl. Jas. P. Day, e. Aug. 11, 1862, m.o. July 12, 1865, 

as private. 
Corpl. Jos. Torpin, e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, '65. 
Corpl. Wilson Wreath, e. Aug. 14, '02 m.o. July 12, '65. 

PRIVATES. 
Artist Daniel, e. Aug. 12, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Allan Jno. A. e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 

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EOCK ISLAND COUNTY WAK RECORD. 



Adams A. B. C. e. Aug. 14, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Bowker Levi, e. Aug. 9, 1862, died at Little Rock, Ark., 

Oct. 4. 1863. 
Bridge Marcus, e. Aug. 9, '62, m.o. July 12, '65, Sergt. 
Benjamin Saml. F. e. Aug. 11. 1862, died at Helena, 

Ark. ; Aug. 7, 1863. 
Bammback Jno. M. e. Aug. 13, 1862, musician, disd. 

July 16, 1863, disab. 
Brink Washington, c. Aug. 14, 1862, m. o. July 12, '65. 
Crambaugh Saml. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Crandall Tbos. C. e. Aug. g, 1862, m.o. July 12, '65, 

as Corporal. 
Cox Jeremiah L. e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Cox Sandford, e. Aug. 12, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Cooper Jos. F. e. Aug. g, 1862, m. o. July 12 1865. 
Cox Geo. H. c. Aug. 21, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Drennan Jno. L. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Danber Walter, e. Aug. 12, 1862, m. o. July 18, 1865. 
Devinney Jno. W. e. Aug. 13, 1862, died at Memphis, 

Sept. 13, 1863. 
Daley Saml. F. e. Aug. 9, 1862, deserted Aug. 3, 1863. 
Darrah Jas. e. Aug. 12, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Discer Jno. e. Aug. 12, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Dutcher D. N. e. Aug. 21, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Free Israel e. Aug. 12, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Fisher Henry B. e. Aug. 12, 1862, m.o. July 12, 1865, 
Frazier Jno. e. Aug. 14, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Fay Hezekiah, e. Aug. 14, 1862, deserted Aug. 3, 1863. 
Golden Wm. e. Aug. 9, 62, 'm. o. July t2,'65. Wagoner. 
Glunt Benj. F. e. Aug. 15, '62, m. w. July 12, '65, Corpl. 
Hearl Danl. e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Halleck Isaiah, e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Leslie Simpson M. e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Lee Chas. e. Aug. 13, 1S62, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Lynch Martin, e. Aug. 12, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Marshall Henry, e. Aug. 12, 1862, died at Pine Bluff, 

Ark., Sept. 25. 1S64. 
Morgan Volney, e. Aug. 14, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
McNeal Geo. e. Aug. 21, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Nicholson Duane, e, Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, '65. 
Neal Chas. S. e. Aug. 13, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Patton Elias, e. Aug. 21, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Powell Lecmard B. e. Aug. 21, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Quirck Jas. e. Au6. ^4, 1862, m. o. May 28, 1865. 
Roberts Thos. J. e. Aug. 12, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Ryan Chas. e. Aug. 12, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Rathburn Jas. e. Aug. 15, 1862, m. o. July 12. 1865. 
Sample Jno. W. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Shultz Peter W. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865, as 

Musician. 
Smith Isaac M. e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1863. 
Schriver Harvey, e.Aug. 11", 62, m.o. July i2,'65, Corpl. 
Secord Robt. A. e. Aug. 21, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Smith Jesse, e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Shaw Philip J. e. Aug. 12, 1862, trans, to V. R. C. May 

31, 1864. 
Smith Aaron, e. Aug. 12, 1862, m.o. July 12, 1865. 
Smith Harrison, e. Aug. 14, 1862, died at Mound City, 

111.. Aug. 10, 1863. 
Stoddard Jas. H. e. Aug. 21, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Snyder Saml. e. Aug. 14, 1861, died at Duvalls Bluff, 

Ark., June 16, 1864. 
Stout Daniel B. e. Aug. 21, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Trent Simon, e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. July 17, 1865. 
Williamson Jno. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m.o. )uly 12, 1865. 
Woolheater jno. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Wolf Henry, e. Aug. 11, '62, died, Memphis Aug. 11, '65. 
Whiteside Saml. e. ^ ug. 11, '62, disd at Davenport, la. 
Wharton Jno. S,e. Aug. 11, 62, disd at Alton 111, Nov. 

25, 1862. 
Wilcox Wm. e. Aug. 14, 1862, disd. Sept. 4, '64. disab. 
Welsh Saml. F. e. Aug. 9, 1862, deserted April 25, 1863. 
Zigler Wm. H. e. Aug. 11. 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Zigler Solomon, e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 

RECRUITS. 
Brown Wm. W. e. Dec. 31, 1863, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Cox Pleasant F. e. Feb. 11, 1864, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Gaylord ludson M.e.Feb. 11, '64. disd. July 28,64, disab. 
King A. E. e. March 17, 1865, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Miller Jos. W. e. Feb. 13. 1864. m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Miller Thos. Y. e. March 17, 1865, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Reynolds H. P. e. Dec. 18, 1863, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Smith Wm. F. e. Feb. ii, 1864, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Price Wm. W. 

Company H. 

Captain Thos. Martin, com. Sept. 4, 1862. Resigned 
July n, 1863. 



Captain Wm. J. Ranson, e. as Sergt. Aug. 9, 1862. 

Promoted First Sergeant, then Captain, July 11, 

1863. Mustered out July 12, 1865. 
First Lieutenant David E. Evans, com. Sept. 4, 1862. 

Resigned Nov. 23, 1864. 
First Lieutenant Wm. E. Edwards, e. as .Sergt. Aug. 8, 

1862. Promoted First Sergeant, then First Lieu- 
tenant, Nov. 23, 1864. Mustered out July 12, 1865. 
Second Lieut. Christian Koerber, com. Sept. 5, 1862. 

Resigned Aug. 24, 1863. 
Second Lieutenant Jno. Holtz, e. as Corporal, Aug. 9, 

1S62. Mustered out July 12, 1865, as First Sergeant. 

Com. Second Lieutenant, but not mustered. 
Sergt. Geo. W. Parker, e. Aug. 9, 1862, pro. Adjt. 
Coipl. Dan'l T. Jones, e. Aug. 9, 1862, pro. Sergt., 

died at Clarendon, Ark., Aug. 22, 1863. 
Corpl. Jas. Boyle, e. Aug. 11, 1862, pro. Sergt., died at 

Pine Bluff, Ark., Oct. 14, 1864. 
Corpl. Jas. Wood, e. Aug. 8,1862, m. o. July 12, 1865, 

as private. 
Corpl. Thos. J. Murphy, e. Aug. 8, 1862, m. o. July 12, 

1865, as private. 
Corpl. Jno. T. Lee, e. Aug. 8, 1862, m. o. (uly 12, '65, 

a-> priv., was Corpl. 3 times, and each time reduced. 
Corpl. Jos. Huskins, e. Aug. 8, 1862, died at Jefferson 

Barracks, Oct. 9, 1863. 
Corpl. Jonas Jackson, e. Aug. 8, 1862, m. o. July 12, 

1865, as private. 

PRIVATES. 

Adams Wm. W. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Ander-on Jno. A. e. Aug. 20, 1862, died at Haines' 

Bluff, Miss., July 17, 1863. 
Anderson Henry J. e. Aug. 16, 1862, m. o. July 12, '65. 
Batty Edward, e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Beeny Thos. A. e. Aug. 11, 1862, absent sick, reported 

to have died. 
Bland Wm. e. Aug. 14, 1862, fell overboard from trans- 
port at St. Louis, Nov. 21, 1862, supposed drow'd. 
Buckley Jos. e. Aug. 9, 1862, disd. Jan. 31, 1863, wds. 
Bellman Jno. M. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Beardsley Jos. e. Aug. i8, 1861, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Bland Jno. e. Aug. ii, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
IMadcl Andrew, e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Buckley Jas. e. Aug. 13, 1862, died at Duvall's Bluff, 

Ark., Jan. ig, 1864. 
Conner Murdy, e. Aug. 9, '62, disd. Mch. 27, '63, disab. 
Davis Jno. e. Aug. 8, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Deisenroad Wm. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Daniels Thos. W. e. Aug. 21, 1862, m. o. July 12, '65, 

as Sergt. 
Davis Wm. A. e. Aug. 11, '62, disd. Nov. 22, '62, disab. 
Davis Jno. L. e. Aug. 11, '62, died at Little Rock, 

Ark., Oct. 24, 1863. 
Evans Jno. e. Aug. 8, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Evans Edward F. e. Aug. 11, 1862, died at Coal Valley, 

HI., Sept. 19, 1S63. 
Edwards Thos. e. Aug. 9, '62. disd. June 14, '65, disab. 
Frederick Andrew, e. Aug. 9, '62, m. o. July 12, '65, 

as Sergt. 
Furguson David, e. Aug. 16, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Gordon Jno. W. e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Gormon Hugh, e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Gillman Sylvester, e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Glenn Thos. W. e. Aug. g, '62, m. o. July 12, '65, Corpl. 
Gohagan Wm. J. e. Aug. g, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Haddick Wm. e. Aug. 11, 62, m. o. July 12, '65, Corpl. 
Harris David, e. Aug. 9, 1862, disd. June 14, '65, disab. 
Howels Wm. e. Aug. 13, 1862, m. o. Aug. i, 1S65. 
Jones Jno. W. e. Aug. 8, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Jones Jno. O. e. Aug. 8, 1862, in. o. May 31, 1865. 
Jenkins Jenkin, e. Aug. 11, 1S62, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Jones Wm. e. Aug 8, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Jones Thos. Jno. e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Kuppler Jno. e. Aug. 21, 1862, m. o. May 28, 1865. 
Koch Jno. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. Julv 12, 1865. 
Keenan Henry, e. Aug. 14, 1862, trans, to. V. R. C. 

May 31, 1864. 
Laughery Jonathan, e. Aug. 13, '62, m. o. July 12, '65. 
Laughery Jos. B. e. Aug. 9, '62, m. o. June 16, '65, 

as Corpl. 
Lewis Isaac, e. Aug. 8, '62, absent sick at m. o. of regt. 
Lewis Thomas, e. Aug. 8, 1862, died at Memphis, Oct. 

21, 1863. 
Morris David W. e. Aug. g, 1862, m. o. July 12, '65, 

as Corpl. 
Morris Jno. W. e. Aug. 15, '62, m.o. July 12, '65, Corpl. 
Morrison Geo. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 



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Morgan Thomas, e. Aug. 6, i86a, deserted April 19, '63. 
McCann Michael e. Aug. 21, 1862. 

Morgan Thos E. e. Aug. 9, '62, m. o. July 12, '65, Sergt. 
McNaughton Wm. e. Aug. 9, '62, m. o. July 12, '65, 

as Corpl. 
McCall Thos. P. e. Aug. 9, 1862, died at Memphis, 

Oct. 8, 1863. 
Morgan Morgan, e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Orr Jno. e. Aug. 18,1862, pro. Principal Musician. 
Petty Jas. e. Aug. 9, 1862, died at Helena, Ark., Sept. 

9, 1863. 
Pritchard Samuel, e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Piatt Jos. e. Aug. 9, 1862, ni. o. July 12, 1865. 
Rees Abel, e. Aug. 8, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Richards Humphrey, e. Aug. 11, '62, m. o. July 12, '65. 
Snowden Geo. e. Aug. 21, 1862, died at Alton, 111., 

Sept. 30, 1863. 
Stephens David, e. Aug. 8, i86z, kid. at Duvall's BlufF, 

Ark., Dec. 17, 1864. 
Stunson Noble S. e. Aug. 14, '62, deserted Mch. 30, '63. 
Sterman Thos. e. Aug. 21, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Thomas Wm. e. Aug. 8, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Willianis David, e. Aug. 8, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Wilson George, e. Aug. 8, '62, disd. June 14, '65,disab. 
Ward Jno. G. e. Aug. 21, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Wright Spencer, e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Ward Jas. e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 

RECRUITS. 

Fittell Geo. e. Nov. 16, 1864, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Holsworth Henry, e. Oct. 4, 1864, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Jones David R. e. Aug. 8, 1862, pro. First Sergt. 
Saville, Benj. e. Oct. 4, 1864, m. o. July 12, 1865. 

Company I. 

Captain Chas. M. Kno.\, com. First Lieutenant Sept. 
4, 1862. Promoted Captain July 16, 1864. Mus- 
tered out July 12, 1S65. 

First Lieutenant Jos. S. Kelley, e. Aug. 15, 1862. Pro- 
moted Sergeant, then First Lieutenant July 16, 
1864. Mustered out July 12, 1865. 

Second Lieutenant Moses Bowen, e. as Corporal Aug. 
15, 1865. Must-red out July 12, 1865, as First 
Sergeant. Com. First Lieutenant, but not mustrd. 

Sergt. Thos. W. Vincent, e. Aug. 15, '62, died at La- 
grange, Tenn., Jan. 9, '63. 

Sergt. Jacob H. Mechling, e. Aug. 12, '62, prmt. Q.M. 
Sergt. 

Sergt. John H. Clelland, e. Aug. 15, 62, m. o July 12, 
'65, disd. May 11, '65, disab. 

Sergeant Alonzo C. Sayre, e. Aug. 15, '62, disd. Dec, 
'64, disab. 

Corpl. Geo. L. Carlton, e. Aug. 6, '62, m. o. July 12, 
'65, as private. 

Corpl. Herman A.Symth,e. Aug.i5,'62,m.o. July 12, '65. 

Corpl. C. A. Shutte, e. Aug. 12, '62, disd. Nov. 25, '63, 
as private, disab. 

Corpl. John B. Ricketts, e. Aug. 12, '62, m. o. July 12, 
65, as Sergt. 

Corpl. Howard Haskell, e. Aug. 15, '62, m. o. July 12, 
'65, as Sergt. 

Corpl. Geo. Bothell, e. Aug. 15, '62, m. o. July 12, '65. 

PRIVATES. 

Bean Wm. H. e Aug. 8, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Brewer Stephen, e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Brunell J. M. e. Aug. 12, '62, died Duvall's Bluff, Ark., 

Sept. 4, '63. 
Beeny H. S. e. Aug. 14, 1865, m.o. July 12, 1865. 
Beeny Wm. T. Aug. 14, '62, died Chickasaw Bluffs, 

Miss., June 2, '62, 
Balfour Walter, e. Aug. 14, '62, m. o. July 12, '65, Corpl. 
Balfour Andrew, e. Aug. 14, 1862, m. o. July 12. 1865. 
Bowling Wm. M. e. Aug. 15, '62, died at Cairo, 111., 

Sept. 29, 1S63. 
Blanchard Theo. e. Aug, 27, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Bell Steward H. e. Aug. 22, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Brady Francis, e. Aug. 22, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Cunningham Jos. R. e. Aug. 11, '62, m. o. July 12, '65. 
Cri^iwell Jas. R. e. Aug. 12, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Coulter Wm. J. e. Aug. 22, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Carlberg Chas. e. Aug. 21, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Doxon Dan'l D. e. Aug. 15, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Dinsey Grove, e. Aug. 15, '62, disd. July 2, '64, disab. 
Eberhart Henry, e Aug. 11, '62, disd. Mch. 27, '63, disab. 
Errett Wm. e. Aug. 15, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 



Frederickson Hans. C. e. Aug. 8, '62, m. o. July 12, '65. 
Farrell John, e. Aug. 15, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Freeman Martin W. e. Aug. 22, '62, m. o. July 12, '65. 
Gillespie Thos. H. e. Aug. 11, '62, died at Jefferson 

I'arracks, Oct. 14, '63. 
Hunsacker Michael, e. Aug. 9, 1862, in. o. July 12, '65. 
Hanawalt Jos. H. e. Aug. 11, 1862, died at Memphis 

Nov. 14, '63. 
Howard Birl, e. Aug. 12, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Hanawalt Geo. W. e. Aug. 14, '62, m. o. May 8, '65. 
Horen Michael, e.Aug. 15, 1862, died at Memphis Aue 

28, '63. *■ 

Hunt Seth M. t. Aug. 18, 1862, m. o. July 12, i86s. 
Johnson Abram B. e.Aug. 22, '62, disd. Oct. !■;, '63, disab. 
Johnson Geo. H. e. Aug. 22, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1S65. 
King Michael, e. Aug. 22, '62, disd. July i, '63, disab.' 
Kane John, e. Aug. 22, '62, m. o. July 12, '65, Corpl. 
Kuhns Weaver, e. Aug. 22, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Leeds Robt. e. Aug. 11, '62, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Lorance Wm. e. Aug. 14, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Londall Nelson, e. Aug. 22, '62, m. o. July 12. '65. 
Murray Jas. M. e. Aue. 18, '62, trans, to V. R. C. 

July 23, '64. 
Mills John S. e. Aug. 14, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Mizner Andrew R. e. Aug. 21, 1862, m. o. July 12, '65. 
Matlock Wm. J. e. Aug. 21, '62, disd. Feb. 14, '65, as 

Corpl., disab. 
Martin Jos. e. Aug. 22, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Morris Wilbur F. e. Aug. 7, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
O'Mara Patrick, e. Aug. 22, 1862, m. o. July 12,' 1805.' 
Padget Lew.s W. e. Aug. 9, '62, corpl. died Rock 

Island, 111., Oct. 25, '63. 
Paulsen Claus F. e. Aug. 9, '64, m. o. July 12, '65, as 

Corpl. 
Piero Francis L. e.Aug. 22, '62, prrat. Hospital Stew'd. 
Parker Cyrus, e. Aug. 22, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
RecKmann F. H. e. Aug. 11, '62, died Duvall's Bluff 

Ark., Aug. 24, '63. 
Rodgers Jas. M. e. Aug. 11, '62, died Little Rock, Ark., 

Dec. 5, '63. 
Reid Jas. e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Stoker Carter, e. Aug. 9, '62, disd. Nov. i, '63, disab. 
Suttim Sylvester W. e. Aug. 15, '62, m. o. July 12, '65'. 
Street Jacob, e. Aug. 15, '62, died at Little Rock, Ark.", 

Oct. 19, '63. 
Solomon Chas. C. e. Aug. 15, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Severns Albert, e. Aug. 22, '62, died at Lagrange, 

Tenn., Jan, 28, '63. 
Skinner Jas. E. e. Aug. 20, '62 disd. Nov. 20, '62, disab. 
Severns Blair, e. Aug. 11, 1862, m.o. July 12, 1865. 
Shutis John A. e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12', 1865. 
Tindal Berryman, e. Aug. 15, '62, m. o.July 12, '65 as 

Corpl. ' 

Vanata Benj. e. Aug. 18, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Warmock Wm. e. Aug. 18, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Wray Wm. H. e. Aug. 14, '62, m. o. July 12, '65, Corpl. 
WrayGeo. W. e. Aug. 14, 1862, m.o. July 12, 1865. 
Wilson Robt. e. Aug, 15, '62, absent since Aug. 11, '64, 

constructing a repealing rifle. 

RECRUITS. 

Armstrong Robert, e. Aug. 9, 1862, deserted. 

Brown Jas. H. e. Jan. 30, 1864, died at Memphis 

April 15, 1863. 
Campbell Thomas, e. Aug. 8, 1862, .shot in leg at Camp 

Douglas, 111., sent home. 
Clark Harry, e. Aug. 9, 1862, deserted. 
Dickson Jno.e. Aug. 11, 1862, deserted. 
Ford Lewis, e. Nov. 20, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Freeman Chas. W. e. Oct. 4, 1864, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Fitzsimmons M. e. Aug. 11, 1862, deserted. 
Ganey Thos. J. e. Feb. 9, 1864, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Hanners Isaac, e. Feb. 3, 1864, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Johnson Jas. F. e. Aug. 22, 1862, deserted. 
Lemon Jos. W. e. Aug. 22, 1862, rejected. 
Little Wm. F. e. Aug. g, 1862, deserted. 
Moloy Jas. e. Nov. 5, 1864, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
McMahon Jno. e. Feb. i, 1865, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Norris Wm. A. e. Dec. 9, '63, m.o. July 12, '65, vet. rect'. 
Read Jno. e. Aug. 22, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Smith Peter N. e. Oct. iS, 1864, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Trimble Wra. E. e. Jan. 30, 1864, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Trimble Andrew, e. Feb. 6, 1864, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Waterhouse Eli, e. Jan. 21, 1864, m. o. July 12. 1S65. 
Wolcott Cornelius R. e. Oct. 4, 1864, m. o. July 12, '65. 
Woodin Jas. C. e. Dec. 9, 1863, m. o. July 12, 1865. 
Walsh Wm. e. Aug. 11, 1862, deserted. 



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KOCK ISLAND COUNTY WAR KECOKD. 



129th I. V, I. 



The One Hundred and Twenty-ninth Illinois Volunteers was organized at Pontiac, Illinois, in August, 1862, 
by Colonel George P. Smith, and mustered in September 8th. On September 22d, the Regiment moved to Louis- 
ville, Kentucky, and was brigaded with the Thirty-eighth Brigade, Colonel M. W. Chapin, Twenty-third Michigan 
commanding; Twelfth Division, Major General Gilbert commanding. On October 3d, marched in pursuit of 
Bragg, 7'/Vj Frankfort and Danville, to Crab Orchard. On 17th, the Brigade was transferred to Tenth Division, 
Brigadier General R. S. Granger commanding. Commenced the return march October 20th, and n-ioved, via Dan- 
ville, Perryville and Mumf irdsville, to Bowling Green. On 21st November, the One Hundred and Twenty- ninth 
was sent as garrison to Mitchelville, Kentucky. The Regimrnt was mustered out of service June 8th. 1865, at 
Washington, District of Columbia, and arrived at Chicago, June 13, 1865, where it received final payment and 
discharge. 



Company K. 

Captain Wolf H. Anderson, com. Sept. 8, 1862. Re- 
signed April 19, 1863. 
Captain Albert Lamb, com. Second Lieutenant Sept. 8, 

1862. Promoted Captain April 8, 1863. Honorably 

discharged Dec. 27, 1864. 
Captain Chas. Margroff, e. as First Sergeant, Aug. 4, 

1862. Promoted Second Lieutenant April 19, 1863. 

Promoted First Li;:utenant Feb. 15, 1864. Promot- 
ed Captain April 20, 1865. Mustered out June 8, 

1865. 
First Lieutenant Jas. Chapman, com. Sept. 8, 1862. 

Resigned Feb. 15, 1864. 
First Lieutenant Lorenzo D. Hoover, e. as Sergeant 

Aug. II, 1862. Promoted First Sergeant, then First 

Lieutenant, April 20, 1865. Mustered out June 8, 

1865. 
Sergt. Hiram Ely, e. Aug. 12, '62, m.o. June 8, 65, i»iv. 
Sergt. Geo. Porter, e. Aug. 15, 1862, absent sick at m. 

o. of Regt. 
Sergt. Christopher Range, e. Aug. 15, 1862, m. o. June 

8, 1865, as private. 
Corpl. Wm. Edelinan, e. Aug. 15, 1862, reduced to ranks 

at his own request. Wounded and leg amputated. 
Corpl. Henry F. Dibbern,e Aug. 15, 1862, prmt. Sergt. 

died of wounds. 
Corpl. Philip Wildernwood, e. Aug. 15, 1862, reduced 

to ranks at his own request, absent wnded at m. o. 

of Regt. 
Corpl. Geo. A. Hoffman, e. Aug. 15, 1862, m. o. June 8, 

1865, as private. 
Corpl Geo. Kay, e. Aug. 15, 1862. Sergt. kid. at Peach 

Tree Creek, Ga., July 20, 1864. 
Corpl. VVm. H. Frels, e, Aug. 15, 1862, private, died at 

Nashville, Tenn., wds. 
Corpl. Fred. Frels, e. Aug. 15, 1862, m. o. June 8, 1865. 
Corpl. Thos. B. Van Tugl, e. Aug. 15, 1862, disd. May 

II, 1865, as Sergt., disab. 

PRIVATES. 

Barber Harlow, e. Aug. 5, 1862, m. o. June 8, 1865, as 

First Sergt. 
Bombach Henry, e. Aag. 12, 1862, prmt. Fife Major. 
Brown Jno. P. e. Aug. 15, 1862, died at Frankfort, Ky., 

Nov. 25, 1864. 
Caley Jos. e. Aug, 15, 1862, disd. May 25,1865, wds. 
Curtis C. P. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. June 8, 1865, Corpl. 
Cinter Gabriel, e. Aug. 15, 1862, m. o. June 8, 1865. 
Coffman Wm. e. Aug. 15, '62, m. o. June 8, '65, Sergt. 
Challis Henry G. e. Aug. 15, 1862, m. o. June 8, 1865. 
Cullen Rich. e. Aug. 15, 1862, m. o. June 8. 1865. 
Cotton Thos. e. Aug, 15, 1862, prmt. Chaplain. 
Dawson Geo. e. Aug. 15, 1862, m. o. lune 8, '65, Corpl. 
Ely Jno. H. e. Aug. 15, 1862, disd. Oct. 19, 1862, disab. 



Frazier Jos. e. Aug. 15, 1862, died at Bowling Green, 

Ky., Dec. 29, 1862. 
Forrest Jas. e. Aug. 15, 1862, died of wounds received 

at Atlanta, Ga., Aug. i, 1864. 
Fox Lucas, e. Aug. 15, 1862, deserted May 29, 1863. 
Fermbach Jos. e. Aug. 15, 1862, disd. May 5, '63, disab. 
Fromm Henry, e. Aug. 22, 1862. Erroneously entered 

on r. .11, never mustered in this Co. or Regt. 
Glapp Andrew, e, Aug. 4, 1862, m. o. June 8, 1865. 
Griffin Jno. e. Aug. 15, 1862, m. o. June 8, 1S65, Corpl. 
Graves Jno. e. Aug. 15. 1862, m. o. June 8, 1865. 
Griffin Wm. e. Aug. 15, 1862, disd. May 25, 1863, disab. 
Knapp Wm. e. Aug. 15, '62, disd. Dec. 17. 1862, disab. 
King Jno. e. Aug. 15, 1S62, absent sick at m. o. of Regt. 
Koch .Simon, e. Aug. 15, 1862, m. o. June , 1865. 
King Robt. M. e. Aug. 11, 186:, prmt Drum Major. 
King Jno. G. e. Aug. 15, 1862, disd. Aug. 31, '63, disab. 
King Ale.x. e. Aug. 11, 1862, Corpl., kid. at Peach Tree 

Creek, Ga., July 20, 1864. 
Lathrop Austin, e. Aug. 5, ib62, m. o. June 8, 1865, 
Longton Jno. e. Aug. 15, '62, trans, inv. corps Feb. 6, '64. 
Matteson Christ, e. Aug. 11, '62, di^d. Apl. 26, 1863, as 

Corpl., disab. 
Mapes A. E. e. Aug. 13, '62, absent sick at m. o. Regt. 
Mock Valentine, e. Aug. 14, 1862, kid. at Peach Tree 

Creek, Ga., July 20, 1864. 
Maxwell Wm. e. Aug. 15, '62, disd. Apl. 18, '63, Corpl. 

disab. 
Osborn Isaiah, e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. June 8, 1865. 
Ottoman Wm. e. Aug. 9, 1862, deserted Oct. 21, 1862. 
Posten A. A. e. Aug. 9, '62, disd. Mch. 21, 1863, disab. 
Probst Wm. W. e. Aug. 12, '62, disd. Oct. 3, '62, disab. 
Perry Thos. e. Aug. 14, '62, m. o. June 8, 1865. Corpl. 
Ranch Adam, e. Aug. 15, '62. Erroneously entered on 

rolls, never mustered in this Regt. 
Sheavalls Geo. e. Aug. 15, '62, absent at m. o. of Regt. 
Scott Wm. e. Aug. 15, '62, Corpl., died, Bridgeport, Ala. 
Schuman Jno. e. Aug. 15, 1862, March 21, 1864. 
Sedgwick Robt. e. Aug. 22, 1862. 
Sheava's Geo. e. Aug. 15, 1862, absent wour;ded at m. 

o. of Regt. 
Scott Wm. e. Aug. 15, 1862, Corpl., died at Bridgeport. 

Ala., March 21, 1864. 
Schuman Jno. e. Aug. 15, 1862, absent sick m. o. Regt. 
Sedgwick Robt. e. Aug. 22, 1862. Never mustered in 

this Regt., erroneously entered on rolls. 
Sedgwick Jas. e. Aug. 22, 62, erroneously ent'don rolls. 
Wood Lyman, e. Aug. 11, 1862, disd. April 26, 1863, as 

Corpl., disab. 
Wilson Thos. e. Aug. I4,'62, m. o. July 22, '65, pris.war. 
Wilbur Jacob, e. Aug. i5,'62, m. o. June 8, 1865, Corpl. 
Waggoner Jas. W. e. Aug. 15, '62, absent with leave at 

m. o. of Regt. 
McClintock Henry, e. Jan. 5, 1864, trans, to Co. A, 

i6th 111. Inf. 



132(11. V.I. (100 days). 

Colonel Thos. C. Pickett, com. June i, 1864. Mustered out Oct. 17, 1864. 
Surgeon Robt. F. Baker, com. June i, 1864. Mustered out Oct. 17, 1864. 



Company H. 



Mus- 



Captain Luke E. Hemenway, com. June i, 1864. 

tered out Oct. 17, 1864. 
First Lieutenaat Henry Harwood, com. June 1, 1864. 

Mustered out Oct. 17, 1864. 
Second Lieutenant Geo. Schermerhorn, com. June i, 

1864. Mustered out Oct. 17, 1864. 



First Sergt. John Hastie, e. May 14, '64, m. o. Oct. 

17, 1864. 
Sergt. J. M. Haver, e. May 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 64. 
Sergt. H. A. Lovejoy, e. May 14, '64, m. o. Oct. 17, '64. 
Sergt. H. R. Coffey, e. May 25, '64, m. o. Oct. 17, '6^. 
Corpl. John D. Harold, e. May 14, '64, m.o. Oct. 17, '64. 
Corpl. Wm. E. Hitchcock, e. May 14, '64, m. o. Oct, 

17, 1864. 



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259 



Corpl. Wm. S. Bell, e. May 14, '64, m. o. Oct. 17, '64. 
Corpl. A. B. Clark, e. May 14, '64, m. o. Oct. 17, '64. 
Corpl. Chas. E. Huhbard. e. May 14, '64, m. o. Oct. 17, 

1864, as private, at his own request. 
Corpl. Jos. C. Huntoon, e. May 14, '64, m. O.Oct. 17, '64. 
Corpl. Fred'k C. Hemenway, e. May 14, '65, m. o. Oct. 

17, 1864. 
Corpl. Olof Erickson, e. May 14, '64, m. o. Oct. 17, '64. 
Music'n A. VV. Hastie, e. May 14, '64, m.o.Oct. 17, '64. 
Music'n Abram Hartzell, e. May 14, '64, m.. o. Oct. 

17, 1864. 
Wagoner N. C. Tyrrell, e. May 23, '64,111. o.Oct. 17, '64. 

PRIVATES. 
Colson August, e. May 24, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. 
Erickson A. e. May 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. 
Fries Adam, e. May 24, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. 
Gault Jno. e. May 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. 
Grantz Wm. e. May 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. 
Haver Fred'k, e. May 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. 
Hoffey Pat'k, e. May 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. 
Huntoon Geo. H. e. May 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. 
Huntoon M. e. May 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. 
Hayward A. M. e. May 31. 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. 
Irwin Stewart, e. May 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. 
Jackson Wm. E. e. May 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. 
Johnson Frank, e. May 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. 



Hunckel Barclay, e. May 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. 
Lennox Thos, W. e. May 23, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. 
Lind Andrew, e. May 24, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. 
Lind Peter E. e. May 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 14, 1864. 
McGill Jno. e. May 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. 
McCann Jno. e. May 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. 
Meredith Wm. e. May 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. 
Mapes L. B. e. May 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. 
Nelson Judd, e. May 14, 1S64, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. 
Owens Owen, e. May. 14, 1864, died at Paducah, Ky., 

July 16, 1864. 
Ostergrew Nils, e. May 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. 
Phares O. VV. e. May 25, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. 
Peterson P. L. e. May 24, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. 
Parks Ed. e. May. 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. 
Root Judson N. e. May 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. 
Ryan Pat J. e. May 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. 
Sivard H. C. e. May 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. 
Skinner J. E. e. May 24, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. 
Skipper Jas. S. e. May 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. 
Smith R. T. e. May 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. 
Shurtleff B. M. e. May 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. 
Thompson M. e. May 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17. 1864. 
Tuckey Jno. D. e. May 14, 1864, ui. o. Oct. 17, 1864. 
Twining H. C. e. May 31, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864, as 

Corpl. 
Young Wm. m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. 



IdOfJi I, F. I. (100 Days.) 



The Adjutant General's Reports do not give a history of the 140th Infantry. 



Company G. 

Captain John H. Wilmans, com. June 18, 1864. Mus- 
tered out Oct. 29, 1864. 
First Lieutenant Ed. H. Dailey, com. June 18, 1864 

Mustered out Oct. 29, 1864. 
First Sergeant Edwin B. Kno.x, e. May 3, 1864, m. o 

Oct. 29, 1864. 
Sergt. Benj. F. Eley, e. May 3, '64, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864 
Sergt. Gilbert C. Bowen, e. May 3. 1864, m. o. Oct 

29, 1S64. 
Corpl. Geo. H. Rector, e. May 3, '64, m. o. Oct. 29, '64 
Corpl. Franklin Morey, e. May 3, '64, m. o. Oct. 29, '64 
Corpl. Albt H. Parsons, e. May 3, '64, m.o. Oct. 29, '64 
Corpl. Bailey Kinner, e. May 3, '64, m. o. Oct. 26, '64. 
Corpl. Clias. P. Wood. e. May 3, '64, m.o. Oct. 29, '64 
Musician Jno. H. Fisher, e. May 3, '64, m.o.Oct. 29, '64 
Wagoner Jas. W. Irvin, e. May 3, '64, m.o. Oct. 29, '64 

PRIVATES. 

Adams Henry, e. May 18, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. 
Brace Geo. e. May 31, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. 
Buffum Jas. C. e. May 3, 1864, m.o. Oct. 29. 1864. 
Byeiley Geo. e. May 3, 1864, m.o. Oct. 29, 1864. 
Bedford Mark, e. May 18, 1864 m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. 
Cobb Geo. A. e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1S64. 
Crenshaw S. L. e. May 31, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. 
Davis Jos. W. e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. 
Decamp Edwin E. e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. 
Donmire Israel, e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1S64. 
Doxsee Aug. e. May 21, 1S64, m o. Oct. 29, 1864. 
Ewing Jno. N. e. May 6, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. 
EnhufF Archy, e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. 
Errett Peter G. e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. 
Flint Leonard J. e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. 
Gardner J. W. e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. 
Gardner Geo. A. e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. 
Gelatt David, e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct 29, 1864. 
Harson Parley, e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. 
Hamaker Morris, e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. 
Hobart Geo. e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. 
Johnson Chas. e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. 
Jones Emory S. e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29,2864. 
Kenworth Jno. F. e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. 
Leas Jno. H. e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. 
McKinley Cassius, e. May 21, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864 
McQuinty Dennis, e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. 
Moore Wm. S. e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. 
Patterson Jno. e. May 30, 1864, m, o. Oct. 29, 1864. 



Parmenter .Seth, e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. 
Parmenter Kirk K. e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. 
Prescott Oscar, e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. 
Row.' Chas. E. e. May 31, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. 
Seville Peter, e. May 18, 1864, ni. o. Oct. 29, 1864. 
Seville Benj. e. May 18, 1S64, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. 
Sands Henry, e. May 3. 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. 
Secrist Jno. e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 18, 1864. 
Simpson Jas. E, e. May 3, 1864, 111. o. Oct. 29, 1864. 
Senex Thos. W. e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29. 1864. 
Sutton Jos. e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. 
Sturgeon Chas. Y. e. May 25, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1865. 
'I'rout Wm. e. May 3, 1864, disd. Nov. 27, 1867, to date 

Oct. 29, 1864. 
Wilson Geo. W. e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. 
Wilson Zeba W. e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. " 
Worthen Wm. e. May 3, 1S64, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. 
Wreath Wm. e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. 
WertscU Jno. e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. 
Zurbrugg Jacob F. e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. 

Company I. 

First Lieutenant Wm. A. Duffisld, com. June 18, 1864. 

Mustered out Oct. 29, 1864. 
Wagoner Thos. B. Hays, e. May 11, '64, m. o. Oct. 

29, 1864. 

PRIVATES. 
Andrews Hiram, e. May 4, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1S64. 
Buckley Wm. e. May 12, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. 
Bridges Edmund, e. May 2, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. 
Cypher Sam'l, e. May 4, i8'i4, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. 
Caswell John, e. May 18, 1864, m. o, Oct. 29, 1864. 
Davis Thos. J. e. May 18, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. 
Dennis Jos. e. May 18, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. 
Dennis David, e. May 24, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. 
Gordon Sam'l H. e. May 10, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. 
Harris Belt, e. May 9, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. 
Hains Mahlon, e. May 4, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. 
Moore Robt. e. May 16, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. 
Robinson Geo. W. e. May 4, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. 
Struble John, e. May 4, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. 
Wood Thos. J. e. May 13, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. 
Warnock John C. e. May 10, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. 

Company K. 

Second Lieutenant Coleman Brayton, coin. June 18, 
1864 Discharged Aug. i, 1864. 

Musician S; m'l H. Harris, e. May 24, 1864. Dis- 
charged for disability. 



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ROCK ISLAND COUNTY WAR RECORD. 



PRIVATES. 

Bruner Sam'l F. e. May 12, 1S64, died at Memphis, 

Aug. 24, 1864. 
Duesenbur*' L. e. May 12, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. 
Gorham Thornton, e. May 28, 1864, m.o. Oit. 29, 1864. 
House D. B. e. May 20, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. 
Morrow Wm. e. May 12, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1863. 



McPherson Chas. e. May 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. 
McGrew Thos.O. e. May 4, 1864. m. o. Oct. 29, 1S64. 
Malett Jacob W. e. May 5, 1864, m o. Oct. 29. 1864. 
McPherson Henry, e. May 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, '64. 
Morehead Jas. e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. 
Standley Jos. R. e. May 4, 1864, n^. o. Oct. 29, 1864. 
Simmons Andrew, e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. 
Sedam Jas. T. e. May 4, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. 



3IISCBLLANEOUS INFANTRY. 

FROM THE 9th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 27th, 33d, 57th, 78th, 83d, 88th, 93d, 
124th, 151st REGIMENTS. 



Malap Wm. D. e. Aug. 20, '61, kid. at Stone River 

Dec. 31, '62. 
Wood Amisa, e. Aug. 20, '61, kid. at Mud Creek, Ga., 

J ne 18, '64. 
Sears Geo. W. e. Jan i, '64, prmt. Commissary Sergt, 

m. o.Sept. 20, '64. 
Campbell Michael. 
Murry William. 

McShafer James, m. o. Aug. 20, 1864. 
Rodgers [a ' es, m. o. Aug. 20, 1864. 
McAllister Matthew, died Sept. 15, 1861, wounds. 
McCarter Jno. W. 
McGinnes John, re-enlisted as veteran Jan. 4, 1864, Co. 

E consolif'ated; m. o. July g, 1864. 
McKay Alexander, e. Oct. 4, 1864, trans, from io2d 111., 

m. o. July 10, 1865. 
Bartlett Stephen, r. Oct. 4, 1864, trans, from io2d 111., 

m. o. July 10, 1865. 
Jordan Owen T. e. Oct. 4, 1864, trans, from i02d 111., 

m. o. July 8, 1865. 
Jordan G. A. e. Oct. 4, 1864, trans, from io2d 111., m. o. 

July 8, 1865. 
Magill William, e. Oct. 4, 1864, trans, from io2d 111., 

m. o. Julv 10, 1865. 
Stibolt John P. e. July i2,'6i,disd. May 16, '62, disab. 
Thompson Perry, e. in Co. K, io2d Inf., Oct. 18, 1864, 

trans. Oct. 19, 1862, m. o. July 8, 1865. 
Conery Patrick, e. Dec. 15, 1863, m. o. Dec. 16, 1865. 
First Sergeant David H. Hakes, e. Aug. 20, i86i, 

trans to gunboat service Feb. 5, 1862. 
Harson Levi F. e. Aug. 20, 1861, trans, gunboat ser- 
vice Feb. 5, 1862. 
Anderson Chas. P. e. Oct. 6, '61, disd. July 8, '62, disab. 
Johnson Andrew, e. Sept. 25, 1861, term e.\. 1864. 
Johnson Jno. e. Sept. 25, 1861, m. o. July 7, :865. 
Olson Wm. O. e. Sept. 25, '61, m. o. July 7, '65, Sergt. 
Erickson Eric, e. Sept. 27, 1861, m. o. July 7, 1865. 



Erickson Chas. J. e. Sept. 27, i86r, m. o. July 7, 1865. 
Hartsell Jno. E. e. Jan. 6, '62, disd. Aug. 23, '62, disab. 
Johnson Gustaf, e. Jan, 26, '62, disd. June 18 '62, disab. 
Marion Francis E. e. Sept. 29, 1864, substitute. 
Lincoln Randall, e. Oct. 11, 1864, m. o. Sept. 8, 1865. 
Ta\lor Robt. B. e. Oct. 11, 1864, m. o. Sept. 8, 1865. 
Palmer Ludvvell C. e. April ii, 1865, m. o. Sept. 8, '65. 
First Sergt. Eugene A. Lyford, e. July 26, 1862, kid. at 

Stone River, Dec. 31, 1862. 
Corpl. Jno. Matthews, e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. July 6, 

1866, as Comsy. Sergt. in V. R. C. 
Breed A. Baxter, e. Aug. 15, 1862, disd. March 12, '63, 

to enlist in Miss. Marine Brigade. 
Coleman Wm. H. e. Aug. g, '62, m. o. June 9,'65, wnd. 
Hall Jas. P. e. Aug. 9, 1862, disd. Mch. i, '63, disab. 
Hazelton Geo. B. e. Aug. g, 1862, died at Bowling 

Green, Ky., Nov. 12, 1863. 
Metcalf M. R. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o June 9, '65, wnd. 
O'Dell Sam'l W. e. Aug. 9, '62, m. o. June 9, '65, Corpl. 
O'Dell Benj. F. e. Aug. 9, 1S62, died New Albany, 

Ind., Oct. 26, 1863. 
Sheppard A. C. e. Aug. 9, '62, m. o. June 9, '65, Coipl. 
Williamson Chas. B. e. Aug. 14, 1862, absent sick atm. 

o. of Regt. 
Blades Geo. B. e. Oct. 4, 1864, m. o. July 24, 1865. 
Anderson Wm. e. Oct. 4, 1864, m. o. Oct. 3, 1865. 
Bratton Thos. e. Oct. 4, 1864, m. o. Oct. 3, 1865. 
Bowman Benj. e. Oct. 4, 1864, m o. Oct. 3, 1865 
Essley Oliver P. e. Oct. 15, 1864, m. o. Oct. 12. 1865. 
Peterson Claus H. e. Oct. 4, 1S64, m. o. Oct. 3, 1865. 
First Sergt. Wm. Howe, e. Feb. i, 1S65, pro. Second 

Lieut. Feb. 26, 1865, resigned July 12, 1865. 
Corpl. Wm. Shoope, e. Feb, 11, 1865, m. o. Jan. 24, 

1866, as Sergt. 
Fagelstead S. J. e. Feb. 10, 1865, m. o. Jan. 24, 1866. 
Langhery R. e. Feb. 11, 1865, m. o. Jan. 24, 1866. 



TWENTY-THIRD I. V, J. 

Surgeon Patrick Gregg, com. Capt. Co. K, Fifty-eighth Regiment, Dec. 31, 1861. Promoted Surgeon Dec. 15, 
1862. Term expired Sept. 10, 1864. 

TWENTY-SEVENTH I. V, I, 

Colonel Napoleon B. Buford, com. Aug. 10, 1861. Appointed Brigadier General April 15, 1862. 
Quarter Master David B. Sears, com. Aug. 10, 1861. Term expired Sept. 20, 1864. 
Surgeon Edward H. Bowman, com. Sept. 11, 1861. Term expired Sept. 20, 1864. 

NINETIETH I. V, I. 

First Assistant Surgeon John B. Davidson, com. Nov. i, 1862. Resigned March 4, 1863. 

147th I, F. I, (1 year). 

Colonel Hiram F. Sickles, com. Feb. 21, 1S65. Mastered out Jan. 20, 1866. 



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The Adjutant General's Reports do not give the history of this very distinguished Regiment of Cavalry. We 
had expected to get it from other sources, but have been disappointed. 

Col. Albert G. Brackett, com. Sept. i, 1861. Mustered out (term expired) Oct. 26, 1864. 

Lieutenant Colonel Hiram F. Sickles, com. Major, Sept. 24, 1861. Promoted Lieutenant Colonel, Feb. 18, 1862. 
Resigned Jan. 15, 1863. 

Lieutenant Colonel Henry B. Burgh, com. Captain Co. A, Sept. 18, 1861. Promoted Major, Aug. 6, 1S62. Pro- 
moted Lieutenant Colonel, Dec. lo, 1863. Mustered out Dec. 21, 2864. 

Battalion Quartermaster (os. W. Brackett, com. Jan. i, 1862. Mustered out April 7, 1862. 

First Assistant Surgeon Jas. W. Brackett, com. Sep . 10, 1861. Resigned June 3, 1863. 

Chaplain O. Winsor Briggs, com. Sept. 25, 1861. Resigned Feb. 23. 1863. 

Commissary Jos. W. Brackett, com. First Lieutenant Co. C, April 8, 1862. Transferred to Commissary, Oct. i, 
1862. Resigned April 8, 1863. 

Crambaugh Jno. W. e. Sept. 5, 1861, m. o. Nov. 3, '64. 
Cambell Jno. C. e. Sept. 5, i85i. ni. o. Nov. 3, 1864. 
Craig Jno. L. or D. e. Sept. 5, 1861, m. o. Nov. 3, 1864. 
Gratz Paul, e. Sept. 5, 1861, disd. March 30. '62, disab. 
Genung Geo, W. e. Sept. 5, 1S61, re-enlisted as veteran. 
Hackerson Jno. e. Sept. 5, 1861, disd. )uly 30, 1862, 
Havens Jasper, e. Sept. 5, 1861, re-enlisted as veteran. 
Hewett Henry H. e. Sept. 5, 1S61, m. o. Nov. 3, 1864. 
Justin Roderick, e. Sept. 5, 1861, re-enlisted as vet ran. 
Jennings Wni. e. Sept. 5, 1S61, disd. Aug. 9, 1862. 
Keich or Keith Geo. e. Sept. 5, '61, died at Trenton, 

Tenn., Dec. 13, 1862. 
Lambert Wm. e. Sept. 5, 1861, ni. o. Nov. 3, 1864. 
Lambert Jno. e. Sept. 5, 1861, re enlisted as veteran. 
Mader Gilderoy, e. Sept. 5, '61, disd. May 4, '63, disab. 
Marshall Jno. e. Sept. 5, 1861, re-enlisted as veteran. 
Mathews Dempsey C. e. Sept. 5, '61, m. o. Nov. 3, '64. 
Martin Medad, e. Sept. 5, '61, disd. Aug. 15, '62 disab. 
Phillips Jno. H. e. Sept. 5, 1861, m. o. Nov. 3, 1864. 
Robert Chas. e. Sept. 5, 1861, re— nlisted as veteran. 
RothneillerChas. e. Sept. 5, '61, disd. June 10, '62, disab. 
Smith Sam. S. e. Sept. 5, 1851, re-enlisted as veteran. 
Summer Tim. e. Sept. 5, '61, disd to enter naval sei vice. 
Spann Jesse J. e. Sept. 5, 1861, m. o. Nov. 3, 1864. 
Stromer Gustavus, e. Sept. 5, 1861, re-enlisted, 
Shadle Wm. e. Sept. 5, 1861, disd. April 2, 1862. 
Stephens Claus, e. Sept. 5, '61, disd. Juno 19, '62, disab. 
Shadle Jno. e. Sept. 5, 1861, disd. Aprd 4, 1862. 
Von Schneider F. e. Sept. 5 '6t, re. enlisted as veteran. 
Williams Calvin, e. Sept. 5, 1861, m. i-. Nov. 3, 1864. 
.Wilcox Warren, e. Sept. 5, i86i, m. o. Nov. 3, 1864. 
Weldrodt Chris, e. Sept. 5, 1861, m. o. Nov. 3 1864. 
Wiggins D. R. e. Sept. 5. 1861, disd. Aug. 9, 1862. 
Weis Peter, e. Sept. 5, 1861, re-enlisted as veteran. 
Yalter Lyman, e. Sept. 5, '61, died. Cairo, HI., Feb 23*64. 
Dailey Rufus R. e. Nov. i, '61, disd. Mch 31, '62, disab. 



Company M. 

Captain Geo. Dodge, com. Aug. 24, 1861. Resigned 

May 16, 1862. 
First Lieutenant Samuel Allshouse, com. Sept. 5, 1861. 

Term expired Nov. 3, 1864. 
Second Lieutenant Edward H. Daly, com. Sept. 5, 

1861. Resigned July 31, 1862. 

Co. Q. M. Sergt. Reuben H. Webster, e. Sept. 5, j86i, 

m. o. Nov. 3, 1864, as private. 
First Sergt. Jno. H. Parker, c. Sept. 5, :86i, prmt. 

Second Lieutenant, Co. L 
Sergt. .(Mfred H. Mead, e. Sept. 5, '61, died at St. Louis, 

June 20, 1862. 
Sergt. Geo. D. Moore, e. Sept. 5, 1861. m. o. Nov. 3, 

1864, as First Sergt. 
Sergt. Wm. H. Hill, e. Sept, 5, 1861, died at Tennessee 

River, March 18, 1862. 
Sergt. Sam. A. Williamson, e. Sept. 5. i86i, m. o. Nov. 

3, 1864. 
Corpl. F. A. or R. Stewart, e. Sept. 5, 1861, re-enlisted 

as Vet. 
Corpl. Raynor K. Huntly, e. Sept, 5 1861, died at Sa- 
vannah, Tenn., April i, 1S62. 
t orpl. Arnold J. Maddox, e. Sept. 5, 1861, m. o. Nov. 

3, 1S64, as Sergt. 
Corpl. lerrod Marshall, e. Sept. 5. iS6i,m. o. Nov. 3, 

1S64. as Sergt. 
Farrier Wm. Sanders, e. S<-pt. 5, 1861, disd. July 26, 

1862, disab. 

PRIVATES. 

Benjamin Jas. e. Sept. 5, 1861, re-enlisted as veteran. 
Bishop Daniel, e. Sept. 23, i86t, m. o. Nov. 3, 1864. 
Clifton Elias, e. Sept. 5, 61, disd. to enter naval service. 



NINTH I. V. C. 

The Ninth Cavalry Regiment was organized at Chicago, Illinois, in November, i86i, b Colonel A. G. Bra kett, 
and was mustered in November 30th. On February 17th, 1862, moved to Benton Barracks, Mis-^ouri, and, thence, 
to Pilot Knob. On 27th, m .iched to Reeves' Station, on Big Black, and was assigned, bv I'.rigadier General F. 
Steele, to Third Brigade. On May 23d, Steele's Division joineil General Curtis' army, at Jacksonport, Arkansas. 
In a skirmish at Waddell's Plantation, June 12th, lost twelve wounded and one missing, and at Stewart's Plantation, 
on June 27th, lost 2 killed an i 35 wounded. Amo g the latter were Colonel Brackett, Adjutant Blackburn, and 
Captain Knight June 26th, commenced the march to Helena. During this march, 5 men died from haidships — 
watei and rations being almost impossible to obtain. At Helena, the Ninih Cavdry was assigned to Third Bri- 
gade, Colonel Cyrus Bussey ; Fourth Division, Brigadier Cleneral .A. P Hovey ; General Steele's Army ; District 
of h. astern Arkansas. On Septembr 15th, two 12-pdr. mountain howitzers were assigned to the Regiment, and 
were commanded by Lieu enant E. G. Butler, with a detail from the Regiment. On November 7th. at Lagrange, 
Lieutentnt Butler repulsed a charge of 2 legiment of Texan Rangers, k.llingover 50 of the enemy. Its loss was 
20 killed and wounded. The Regiment went on an expedition under General Washburn, and was engaged. No- 
vember 6.h, at OUolona, '^1 ississippi, and near Coflfeeville, November 7th. January 9th, 1863, marched,"with Gen- 
eral Gorman, to Duvall's Bluff, and returned. On April 7th, moved to Memphis, and, on 12th, moved to German- 
town, Teinessee. Was assigned to Brigade of Colonel McCrillis, of Third Illinois Cavalry, and to the Sixteenth 
Corps. Engaged at Coldw.iter, Mississippi, July 28th, and at Granada, August iSth, and moved to Lagrange, 
Tennessee, .August 26th. Made an attack on the enemy at Salem, Mississippi, October 8th, and drove him from 
his position. Met the enemy at Wyatt, Mississippi, October 13th. and, after fighting all day, the enemy f-ll back 
and retreated in the night. November 8th, moved Irom Lagrange to Corinth, and soon after returned. Marched 
to Collierville, and was assigned to Second Brigade, Cavalry Division, Sixteenth Army Corps. Was engaged with 
the enemy, December 3d, 1863, at Saulsbury, Tennessee, and, on the 4th, the Division under command of Briga- 
dier General B.H. Grierson. was engaged at Moscow, Tennessee. In this battle the Ninth Cavalry took aconspic- 
uous and honorable part. On February nth, 1864, marched, with the expeditions of Brigadier General B. H. 
Grierson, and General W. S. Smith, into Mississippi. Met and defeated the enemy at West Point, February 20th. 
Was engaged at Okolona. February 21st, and at Mount Ivy, Mississippi, an the 23d, and camped at Germantown, 
on 24th. On March i6ih, the Regiment was mustered as a veteran organization, and, on 17th, marched to Mem- 
phis. Moved to Illinois for veteran furlough. April 27th, returned to Memphis. A detachment of the Regiment 



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was with General Sturgis, on the expedition to Guntown, Mississippi, and was rear guard for the disorganized 
command on the retreat, losing s killed, 23 wounded, and 12 prisoners, out of 160 men. July 7th, marched, with 
Generals A. J. Smith and Grierson, to Tupelo. Had a severe engagement at Pontatoc, driving the enemy, and 
was engaged in the two days' b.ittle, July 14th and 15th, at Tupelo and Old Town Creek. On August 3d, moved, 
via Holly Springs, to Abbeville, Mississippi, wheie it skirmished with the enemy. On the nth, .■■■kirmished at 
Oxford. Had an'enf^agement at Hurricane Creek, Mississippi. August 13th. losing 4 killed, and several wounded. 
Returned to camp, near Memphis, September 4th. On September 30th, 1864, moved eastward. Captain Blackburn 
commanding Regiment. Crossed Tennessee river at Clifton. Moved, via \Vaynesboro,_ Lawrenceburg, Florence, 
Alabama. Waterloo, Hamburg ami Savannah, to Clifton. The command moved again to Florence, and met 
Hood's advancing army. General Hatch's Division did hard fighting at Shoal Creek. On November 19th, crossed 
the river and attacked the enemy— the Ninth Cavalry in advance. Two divisions of the enemy advancing, com- 
pelled it to re-cross the river. One Battalion of the Regiment becoming detached, passed through the rebel line, 
and was compelled to remain in the enemy's rear until iiight, when it re-crossed. The command skirmished with 
the enemy's advance every day. At Campbellville, Nov. 24th, the Regiment was very hotly engaged, but stood 
their ground, holding back n any times their number, until their ammunition was entirely exhausted, when they 
fought hand to hand, clubbing their carbines. Took a prominent part in the battle of Franklin, Tennessee, and 
the two-days' fight, December 15th and 16th, at Nashville. Engaged in the pursuit of Hood, to Tennes^ee river, 
sk rmishing at Brentwood, Frankltn Pike, near Franklin, Rulherlord's Creek, and at Ross' farm. The command 
moved to Huntsville, Florence, Eastport and Gravelly Springs. On February 9, 1865, moved to Eastport. On 
June 22d, to luka, Mississipjii. July 4th, moved to Decatur, Alabama, and thence to Montgomery, Selma, and 
finally to Gainesville, Alabama, arriving August 20th. Mustered out at Selma, Alabama, Oct. 31, 1865, and 
ordered to Springfield, Illinois, where it received final payment and discharge, 

Sechrist Philip, e. Sept. i, 1861, disd. Dec. 19, 1861. 
Titterington Chas. e. Sept. i, 1861, m. o. Sept. 23, '64. 
Vansant Sam'l K. e. Sept. i, '61, m. o. Sept. 23, 64, as 

Corpl, 
Welsh Andrew B. e. Sept. i, '61, m. o. Sept. 23, '64,35 

Corpl. 
Wells Fred'k, e. Sept. 1, '61, m. o. Sept. 23, '64, Corpl. 



Company A. 

Captain Wm. C. Blackburn, com. First Lieutenant 
Sept. 18, 1861. Promoted Battalion Adjutant Apr. 
10, 1862. Promoted Captain Aug. 15, 1862. Mus- 
tered out May 8, 1865. 

First Lieutenant Wm. M. Benton, com. Second Lieu- 
tenant Sept. 18, 1S61. Promoted First Lieutenant 
April 10, 1862. Term expired Oct. 19, 1864. 

First Lieutenant Ino. R. Eberhardt, e. Sept. i, 1S61. 
Re-enlisted, Sergeant, as veteran, Jan. i, 1864. 
Promoted First Sergeant, then Second Lieutenant, 
May 23, 1865. Resigned Sept. 8, 1865. 

First Lieutenant Geo. P. Webster, e. Sept. i. 1861. Re- 
enlisted as veteran, Jan. i 1864. Promoted Ser- 
geant, then Second Lieutenant, May 23, 1865. Pro- 
moted First Lieutenant, Oct. 4, 1865. Mustered 
out as Second Lieutenant, Oct. 31, 1065. 

Second Lieutenant David HiUier, e. asFirst Sergeant, 
Sept. I, 1861. Promoted Second Lieutenant, Apr. 
10, 1862. Resigned March 21, 1865. 

Sergt. Wm. Crawford, c. Sept. i, '61, m. o. Sept. 23, 
'64, as First Sergt. 

Corpl. Richard B. Hubbard, e. Sept. i, '61, m. o. Sept. 
23, 1864, as Sergt. 

Corpl. Samuel D. Cleland. e. Sept. i, '61, m. o. March 
16, 1865. 

Corpl. Jas. Kinney, e. Sept. i, '61, m. o. Sept. 23, '64. 

Bugler Geo. M. Keller, e. Sept. i. '6i,m.o.Sept. 23, '64. 

Farrier Fritz Gall, e. Sept. i, '61, disd. May i, '62. 

PRIVATES. 

Barlow Hiram, e. Sept. i, 1861, m. o. Sept. 23, 1864. 
Bates Wm. H. e. Sept. i, 1861, re-enlisted as veteran. 
Buncher Lewis, e. Sept. i, 1861, die 1 J une 2, 1862. 
Bean Isaac S. e. Sept. i, '61, m. o. Oct 31, '65, Corpl. 
Bradshaw Clement, e. Sept. i, i86i, m. o. Oct. 31, '65, 

as Saddler. 
Broderick Finley I. e. Sept. 19, 1861, m. o. Sept. 23, '64. 
Deitz John, e Sept. i, 1861, m.o Apr. 13, '65, as Sergt. 

to date April 8, 1865. 
Gaines Richard W. T. e. Sept. i, 1861, m. o. Sept. 

23, 1864. 
Hamer Martin D. e. Sept. i, 1861, m. o. Sept. 23, 1864, 

as Sergt. 
Hummel Henry, e. Sept. i, 1861, m. o. Oct. 31, 1865. 
Kell Jos. e, Sept. i, 1865. disd. July 7, '64, disab. 
Lewis Thos. C. e. Sept. i, 1861, m. o. Oct. 31, 1865. 
Meehan Dan'l, e. Sept. i, 1861. 
Mcorejohn.e. Sept. i, '61, m. o. July 8, '65. Prisnr. 

war. 
Moore Jas. e. Sept. i, '61. m. o. Oct. 31, '65, as Sergt. 
Mills F. H. e. Sept. i, '61, m. o. July 8, '65. Prisnr. 

war. 
Racy John, e. Sept. 1, 1861, m. o. Oct. 31, 1865, as 

wagoner. 
Rogers Russell, e. Sept. i. i86i, disd. May 28, 1862. 
Riddig David, e. .Sept. I, 1861. 

Swanson Swan, e. Sepi. i, '61, disd. June 4, '64, disab. 
Smith Noah, e. Sept. i, '61, died White bta. Sept. 

30, 1864. 
Simser Chas. e. Sept. i, 1S61, m. <>. Oct. 31, as Farrier. 
Strupp Peter, e. Sept. i, 1861, m. o. July 8, '65, to date 

May 30, 1865. Prisnr. war. 
Shwalback Jos. e. .Sept. i, '61, re-enlisted as veteran. 



VETERANS. 

Sergt. Jos. Macauby, e. Jan. i, '64, m. o. Oct. 31, '65, 

as Co. Q. M. Sergt. 
Corpl. Alfred Axtle, e. Jan. i, '64, m, o. July 20, '65, 

paroled piisnr. 
Corpl. John Dougherty, e. Jan. i, '64, Sergt., July 

18, 1865. 
Blacksmith Jos. Swalbargh, e. T.in. i, '64, m. o. Oct. 

31, 1865. 

PRIVATES. 

Arnold John, e. Jan. i, '64, m. o. July 8, '65, to date 

May 30, 1865. Prisnr. war. 
Bedford Jas. e. Jan. i,'64, m. o. Oct. 3, '65, as Corpl. 
Bedford Henry, e. Jan. i, '64, m. o. Oct. 31, '65, Sergt. 
Burton Jas. E. e. Jan. i, 1864, desert'd Sept. 11, '65. 
Giles Wesley A. e. Jan. i, 1864, m. o. Oct. 31, '65, as 

Corpl. 
Way Colburn H.e. Jan. i, 1864, m. o. July 18, 1865. 

Prisnr. war. 

RECRUITS. 

Arnold John, e. Nov. 27, '61, re-enlisted as veteran. 
Burton Jas. E. e. Nov. 27, '61, re-enlisted as veteran. 
Bruner Jas. M. e. Oct. 31, 1861. m. o. Sept. 22, 1864. 
Bailey Abi L. e. Dec. 20, 1861, m. o. June 7. '65, Sergt. 
Bell Hugh M. e. April 21, '64, m.o. July 8, '65. Prisnr. 

of war. 
Bruner F. C. e. April 12, 1864, m. o. Oct. 31, '65, as 

Corpl. 
Bailey Lewis G. e. March 9, 1865, m. o. Oct. 31, 1865. 
Crabtree John E . e. April 21. 1S64, ni. o. Oct. 31, 1865. 
Clereri-h Wm. e. Oct. 13, 1864. m. o. Oct. 26, 1865. 
Fulsinger Frank, e. Oct. 3, 1861, disd. Oct. 23, 1862. 
Lawson Geo. A. e, Sept. 22, 1864, m. June 11, 1865. 
Melvin Geo. e. Sept. 20, 1861, m. o. Sept. 22, 1864. 
Murphy Michael, e. March 30, 1864, 111. o Oct 31, 1865. 
Melvin Ceo. e. Oct. 18, 1864, m. o. Oct. 26, 1865. 
Muzzy Jas. e. March g, 1865, m. o. Oct. 31, 1865. 
McMillen Wm. J. e. Oct. 4. 1864, m. o. Oct. 26, 1865. 
Neely Wm. P. e. Mch. 30, 1864, m. o. Oct. 31, 1865. 
Othick Caleb, e. Mch. 29, 1864, m. o. Oct. 31, 1865, as 

Corpl 
Fatten Christy, e. Mch. 25, 1864, m. o. Oct. 31, 186.S. 
Rathburn Homer D. e. Dec, i, '61, disd. April 7, '62, 

disab. 
Renfro John M. e. Mch. 29, 1864, m. o. Oct. 31, 1865. 
Rus ell Alfred H. e. Sept. 22, 1864, m. o. Jun'; 11,1865. 
Robb Andrew, e. Sept. 22, '64, died at Paducah, Ky., 

May I, 1865. / 

Root J. A. c. Nov. 15, '64, prmt. Hospital Steward. 
Renfro Geo. E. Mch. 28, 1865, m. o. Oct. 31, 1865. 
Stackhouse |as. H. e. Oct. 31, 1S61, m. o. Nov. i, 1864. 
Stackhouse Geo. W. e. Oct. 31, '61. disd. Nov. 14, '62. 
Smith Nat. e. Mch. 31, 1864, m. o. Oct. 31, 1 65. 
Stricklan Perry, e. Sept. 22, 1864, m. o. June 11, 1865. 



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Turner Geo. L. e. Mch. 26, 1864. m. o. Oct. 31, '65, as 

Bugler. 
Vansant N. G. e. Feb. 9, 1864, ra. o. Oct. 31, 1865. 
Wallace Alfred, e. Oct. 31, 1861, m. o. Sept. 22, 1864. 
Way G. N. e. Oct. i, 1861, re-enlisted as veteran. 
Wilson Robt. e. Dec. i. '61, kid. at Fisherning's Creek, 

Miss., June 10, 1864. 
Wellierer Jos. S. e Mch. 30, 1864, m.o. Oct. 31. 1864' 
Williams Philip P. e. Sept. 22, 1864, m. o. June 11, '65. 
Wood Wm. J. e. Sept. 22, 1S64, m. o. June 22, 1865. 

Company B. 

RECRUITS. 

Dimmock ITenry C. e. Mch 9, 1S64, m. o. Oct. 31, 1865 
Gerrard Park B.e. Mch. 9, 1865, m. o. Oct. 31, 1865. 
Kirkpatrick Jas. H. e. Sept. 22, 1S64, m. o. June 8, '65. 
Spencer Eugene, e. Mch. 28, 1865, m. o. Oct. 31, 1865. 

Company C. 

RECRUITS. 

Curry Geo. W. e. Mch. 28, 1865. m. o. Oct. 31. 1865. 
Griffin Joshua, e. Mch. 28, i86s. m. o. Oct. 31, 1865. 
Head Frf.d'k A. e. April 25, 1864, detached at ni. o. of 

Regt. 
Howardson Jas. e. Mch. 9, 1865, absent, sick at. m. o. 

of Regt. 

Company D. 

Johnston John, e. Dec. 20, '61, m. o. Oct. 31, '65,Sergt. 



Company E. 

Cole Chas. W. e. Sept. i, 1861, died Rivers Sta., Mo., 
April 14, 1862. 

Company L. 

First Lieutenant Benj. D. Galino, e.Oct. 15, 1861. Re- 
enlisted as veteran. Sergeant, Jan. i, 1864. Pro- 
moted First, then Second Lieutenant, June 20, '64. 
Promoted First Lieutenant, May 4, 1864. Resigned 
July 14, 1865. 

Callaghan JJavid R. e. Mch. 9, 1865. m. o. Oct. 31, '65. 

Sage Wm. e. Mch. 28, 1865, m. o. Oct. 31, 1865. 

Company M. 

Wilson Geo. W. e. Mch. 28, 1865, m. o. Oct. 3. 1S65. 
Woodside Wm. J. e. Mch. 28, 1865. 

UNASSIGNED RECRUITS. 

Baldwin Robt. e. e. Sept. 22, 1864. 

Brown Daniel, e. Mch. 9, 1865. 

Cook Geo. e. Oct. 18, 1S64. 

Elliott Gen. e. Mch. 28, 1865. desert'd Aug. 7, 1865. 

Gilligan John, e. Sept. 22, 1864. 

Gibbs Lucien P. e. Mch. 28, , deserted Aug. i,'65. 

Hardin John, r, Mch. 28, , deserted Aug. i, 1865. 

Joslin Naham B. e. Sept. 22, 1864, rejected by board. 
Shepherd Chas C. e. Mch. 9, 1865. 
Streeter Johnson, e. Oct. 4, 1864. 
Slocum John,e. Nov. i, 1864. 



FO UBTEEJSTir CAVALR I. 



The Adjutant (jeneral's Reports do not furnish a Sketch of the Fourteenth Cavalry. 
Major Henry Connelly, com. Second Lieutenant Co. L, Jan. 7, 1862. Promoted Captain, Nov. 14, 1863. Pro- 
moted Major, June 22, 1865, Resigned (as Captain) June 27, 1865. 



Company L. 

Captain Alvln Everts, com. Jan. 7, 1863. Resigned 
Nov. 14, 1863. 

Second Lieuienant Wm. M. Moore, e. Oct. 7, 1862. 
Promoted Second Lieutenant, Nov. 14, 18(33. Mus- 
tered out July 31, 1865. 

PRIVATES. 

Buck Jno. S. e. Sept. 12, 1862, disd. June 8, '65, disab. 
Bushnell N. E. e. Oct. i, '62, disd. April 31, '65, disab. 
Burlingame P. e. Sept. 27, 1862, m. o. July 31, 1865. 
BoUman G. e. Dec. 14, 1862, m. o. July 31, 1865. 
Chapman C. E. e. Dec. 10, '62, disd. July 2, '65, disab. 
Cahill Patk. e. Sept. ig, 1861, m. o. July 31, '65, Corp!. 
Cumstem J. e.Oct. 2, 1862, died at Marietta, Ga., Sept. 

13, 1864. 
Cavanaugh Wm. S. e. Sept. 14, 1862, died in Ky. 

April 19, 1863. 
Cunningham P. e. Dec. 10,1862, missing in action since 

Aug. 3, 1864. 
Driscoll Jno. e. Sept. 15, 1862, m. o. July 31, 65, Corpl. 
Dodge Samuel, e. Oct. 10, 1862, m. o. May 15, 1865. 
Day Albert O. e. Sept. 28, 1862, m. o. July 31, 1865. 
Field Edwin Y. e. Sept. 23, 1862, m. o. June 22, 1865. 
Fleming Jas. e. Dec. 12, 1862, died at Knoxville, Tenn., 

Oct. 26, 1863. 
Hetrick N. e. Dec. 11, 1862, deserted June 10, 1864. 
Jenkins B. F. e. Oct. 13, 1862, m. o. July 31,1865. 
Johnston Larz, e. Sept. 25, '62, deserted June 10, 1864. 
Kenady Michael, e. Sept. 15, '62, disd. June 21, '65, disab. 



Lynes Jerry, e. Oct. 11, 1862, disd. April i,'64, disab. 
Moore Jas. e. Oct. i, 1862, m. o. July 31, 1865, Sergt. 
Morgm H. C. e. Oct. i, 1S62, disd. April i, '64, disab. 
O'Brien Terrance, e. Sept. 15, disd. May 18, '65, disab. 
Powers Z. C. e. Sept. 13, 1862, disd. June 8, 1865, disab. 
Scott Chas. e. Oct. 3, 1862, m. o. July 31, 1865. 
Sumner Geo. e. Oct. 26, 1862, pro. Hospital Steward. 
Taylor Wesley, e. Oct. 13, 1862, in. o. July 31, 1865. 
Vale Mason, e. Nov. 15, 1862, m. o. July 31, 1865. 
V^nCamp A. e. Dec. 5, 1865, trans to Inv. Corps, Nov. 

7, 1863. _ 
Watts Francis, e. Dec. 10, 1862, missingin action since 

Aug. 3, 1864. 
Wagner Jasper, e. Nov. 12, '62, disd. May 23, '65, disab. 
Woolsey Henry, e. Dec. 5, 1862, reclaimed by Co. K, 

ist III. Lt. Art. 
Gravenhorst Jos. e. March 17, 1862, m. o. July 31, '65. 

Company C. 

Cobb Lewis A. e. Sept. 10, 1862, m. o. July 31, 1865. 
Adams Jas. e. March 17, 1865, m. o. Aug. 24, 1865. 
Berdonner Robt. e. March 17, 1865, m. o. July 31, 1865. 
Bear Israel, e. March 17, 1865, m. o. July 31, 1865. 
Bartlett Jas. e. March 29, 1865, m. o. July 31, 1865, 
Cox Jas. L. e. March 17, 1865, m. o. July 31, 1865. 
Hudson Sam'l W. e. March 17, '65, m. o. July 31, 1865. 
Newton 1 hos. e. March 17, 1865, m. o. July 31, 1865. 
Ross Ephraim H. e. March 17, 1S65, m. o. July 31 '65. 
Suerbuegg Jacob F. e. March 17, '65, m. o. July 31, '65. 
Whiteside Jno. W. e. March 17, '65, m. o. July 31, 65, 



SEVENTEENTH I. V. C. 



The Seventeenth Cavalry Regiment Illinois Volunteers was organized under special authority from the War 
Department, issued August 12, 1863,10 Hon. John F. Farnsworth. 1 he rendezvous was established at St. Charles, 
Kane County, Illinois. By the approval of the Governor of the State, the Colonelcy of the Regiment was offered 



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to John L. Beveridge, then Major in the Eighth Illinois Cavalry, who assumed the work of recruitment and 
organization, and opened the rendezvous November 15,1863. Eight companies were mustered in Jan. 22, 1864. 
Four othercompanies were mustered in and the organization of the Resiment completed, February 12, 1864. 1 he 
Regiment was sent to Jefferson Barracks, Missouri, where iioo sets of hcJr^e tquipments were received. From 
there it moved to Alton, Illinois, and relieved the Thirteenth lllincis Cavalry in guarding the Military Prison at 
that place. Early in June followiiii;, the First Battalion was ordered to St. Louis, and the Second Battalion 
followed immediately. Both- being tully mounted were ordered at once to North Missouri District. The First 
Battalion, Lieutenant Colonel Dennis J . Hynes commanding, proceeded to St. Joseph, Missouri, where the com- 
manding officer reported in person to General Fisk, commanding Distiirt of North Missouri. The Second 
Battalion, Major Lucius C. Matlack commanding, was assigned by General C. B. Fisk to the post of Glasgow, 
Missouri. From this period, for four months, the three battalions were separate and remote from each other, and 
so extended were their movements, that it is impossible to follow them in this brief .sketch. They seem to have 
been all over Missouri after Price's and Jeff. Thompson's Guerilla Bands, following them into Kansas and Arkan- 
sas,'_doing most efficient service. 

PRIVATES. 

Bryant Jackson, e. Dec. 26, '63, m. o. Dec. 2o,'65,Corpl. 

Billington Chas. A. e. Jan. 21, '64, m. o. Dec. 20, 1865. 

Coltman Wni. e. Nov. 29, 1864, m. o. Dec. 20, 1865. 

Fignus Samuel, e. Jan. 21, 1864, m. o. Jan., 1866. 

Grob." Geo. e Nov. 12, 1864, drowned in Owl Creek, 
Kansas, July 28, 1865. 

Harsell Jno. e. Dec. 24, 1864, m. o. Dec. 20, 1865. 

Horn Wm. M. C. e. Nov. 25, 1864, trans, from 12th 111. 
Cav. m. o. Dec. 20, 1865. 

Maxwell Wm. e. Oct. 19. 1868, disd. Aug. 7, '65, disab. 

Miller Jno. H. e. Jan. 10, 1864, m. o. Dec. 20. 1865. 

Peter-on Cornelius, e, Jan. 21, '64, kid. struck by light- 
ning June 8, 1865. 

Thompson Jno. e. |an. 21, 1864, m. o. Dec. 20, 1865. 

Williams Jno. e. Ian. 21, 1864, m. o. Dec. 20, 1865. 

Wilson Cyrus, e. Nov. 9, 1863, m. o. Dec. 20, 1865. 

Payne Jas. O. e. Oct. 19, 1864, m. o. Nov. 3, 1865. 



Company C. 

Burton Robt. e. Oct. 4, 1864, m. o. Oct. 4, 1865. 

Company L. 

Captain Benj. Harding, com. Jan. 24, 1864. Resigned 

Dec. 10, 1864. 
First Sergt. Chas. McGinnis,e. Dec. i, 1863, m. o. Dec. 

20, 1865, as private. 
Sergt. Levi or Eli Corbin, e. Nov. i, 1863, disd. Oct. 15, 

1865, disab. 
Corpl. Kich. Bessell,e. Oct. 3,1863. m. o. Dec. 20, 1865, 

as private. 
Teamster Jno. W. Edwards, e. Oct. 2, 1863, m. o. Dec. 

20, 1865, as bugler. 
Wagoner Orlando Libby, e. Oct. 4, 1863, m. o. Dec. 20, 
1865, as private. 



3IISCELLANEOUS CAVALRY. 

FROM 6th, Sth, lOth, 12th and 16th REGIMENTS. 



Jackson Jos. e. Sept. 3, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. m. o. 

Nov. s. 1865, as Sergt. 
Collins Wm. e. Oct. 20 1864. 
Joties Chas. e. Oct. 11, 1864. 
Miller James, e. Oct. 11, 1864. 



Molgan Jas. A.e. Oct. 21, 1863, deserted Nov. 14, 1864. 

Vermillion Robt. H. e. Oct. 11, 1864. 

Beaver Benj. e. Oct. 21, 1861. 

Eger Jno, e. April 16, 1864, m. o. Aug. 19, 1865. 



FIRST ARTILLERY. 



Battery D. 

Cummings Wm. e. Jan. i, 1863. 

Dickey Hartson, e. Jan. 1, 1863, m. o. July 28, 1S65. 

James Morris, e. Jan. i, 1863, disd. Aug. 26, 1864. 

McGinley Wm. e. Dec. i, 1862. 

Wctsel Paris, e. Dec. ;, 1862. 

Wells Ward S.e. Dec. i, 1862. 



Battery G. 

Tate Robt. A. e. March 26, 1864, m. o. July 24, 1865. 

Chicago Board of Trade Battery. 

Kelse Jno. e. Dec. 10, 1863, m. o. June 50, 1865. 
Stahl Leonard, e. Dec. 10, 1863, deserted Jan. 5, 1864 



lOSf/i U. S, VOLUNTEER I XE AN TRY. 



Berdoins Chas. e. Oct. i, 1864. 
Fry Jas. e. Oct. 5, 1864. 
Harnett Eli, e. Oct. i, 1864. 
Motley Lewis, e. Oct. i, 1864. 
Oldam Geo. c. Oct. i, 1864. 
O'Neil Dave, e. Oct. i, 1864. 
Rankin Henry, e. Oct. i, 1864. 



Spillman Geo. e. Oct. i, ic '14. 
Starts Soloni'm, e. Oct. i. 1864. 
Troutman Louis, e. Oct. i, 1864. 
Troutman Benj. e. Oct. i, 1864. 
Troutman Steve, e. Oct i. 1864. 
Troutman Jesse, e. Oct. i, 1864. 
Yancey Moses, e. Oct. i, 1864. 



FIRST ARMY CORPS— (O. NO. 9. 



McCay Geo. F. e. April i, 1865, m. o. March 31, 1866 
Schilling Jacob, e. .\pril i, 1S65, m. o. March 31, 1866. 



Babcock Simon C. e. April 3, '65,m.o. .April 7, 1866. 
Lindsay .Xciuilla, e. April 3, 1865, m.o. April b, 1866. 




ALFRED A. ADAMS, 
Rapids City, Hampton Township. 



Biographical Directory. 



ABBREVIATIONS. 



Adv AdventJst 

av - avenue 

Bapt Baptist 

bet _ between 

Co company or county 

Cath Catholic 

Cong Congregational 

Ch Church 

dem democrat 

Epis Episcopal 

Evang Evangelist 

Ind - Independent 

I. V. I Illinois Volunteer Infantry 

I. V. C Illinois "Volunteer Cavalry 

I. V. A Illinois Volunteer Artillery 

Lflth Lutheran 



Meth Methodist 

mkr maker 

P- O Post Office 

Presb Presbyterian 

prop proprietor 

rep republican 

Rev Reverend 

sec section or secretary 

Spir Spiritualist 

St street 

supt superintendent 

treas.. treasurer 

Univ Universali^t 

Unit Unitarian 

U. P .-United Presbyterian 

U. B. United Brethren 



ROCK ISLAND CITY AND TOWNSHIP. 



ABBOTT FISHER, R. R. contractor; 
1521 6tli av; rep; from N. Y. 
Abdill Wm. harness maker; 20th st bet 3d 

and 4th avs. 
Abell Harrj-, book-keeper; 170o 2d av; 

dem ; from Penn. 
Ashford Jas. K. carpenter ; 3d av ; dem. 
Ackers Chas. watchman ; 4th av and 2d st; 

born Illinois. 
Adams Henry, stone cutter ; 5th av, e of 30th 

st; rep; Meth; from England. 
Adams John, laborer; 412 22d st; rep; Meth. 

ADAMS I.IICIEX, Attorney; mem- 
ber of firm of Sturgeon & Adams ; res. 
541 20th st; born in Juniata Co., Penn., 
Jan. 7, 1843 ; came to this County in 1869 ; 
Rep. 

Adams L. V. mail agent ; 420 loth st ; .rep ; 
from N. Y. 

Adams Wm. ship carpenter; 810 6th av; rep. 

Adler Chas. 2d st and 3d av ; rep ; Jew ; Ger. 

Adler I. laborer; dem; Cath; from Germ'y- 

Adler J. H. liquor merchant; 1416 3d av; 
dem ; Jew ; from Germany. 

Adler R. R. traveler; dem; Jew; from Ger. 

Ailcs Charles, laborer ; 2d av bet 6th and 7th 
avs ; from Germany. 

Ailsworth Edgar, printer ; 276 22d st ; dem ; 
Catli ; from Ireland. 

Albert Peter, laborer ; 627 17th st; dem; from 
Maryland. 

Albery John, laborer; 523 8th st; born 111. 



Albrecht John, 227 21st st; dem. 

Albrecht John M. liquors ; 2d st. 

Ales Fred, 9th st and 3d av. 

Allen Abenezer,storekeeper ; rep ; from Penn. 

Allen A. K. 8th st bet 3d and 4th avs ; Luth ; 

. from Ohio. 

Allen Barney, brakeman; 1120 3d av. 
Allen Edwin, rep ; Meth ; from N. Y. 
Allen J. D. sashmaker; 806 24th st. rep; 111. 
Allen Mrs. Robert, house-keeper; 2109 5th 
av; from Michigan. 

Alter Geo. painter ; 427 8th st ; dem ; Ohio. 
Ames Chas. painter; 8th av; dem; Cath; 

from Sweden. 
Amos Frank, 1716 3d av. 

AXAlVAIiT E. H. Manufacturer and 
Dealer in Lumber, Doors, Sash and Blinds ; 
Office, cor 3d av and 26th st; Residence, 
Elm st bet 5th and 6th avs; born in West- 
moreland Co., Penn., July 18, 1832: came 
to this Co. in 1853 ; Rep ; Meth ; married 
Sarah H. Bowen, June 5th 1862; born in 
Worcester Co., Maryland ; have four child- 
ren. 

Anavvalt Samuel, retired ; 29th st ; rep ; Meth ; 
from Penn. 

Anderson A. G. laborer; 2d av and 21st st; 

dem ; from Sweden. 
Anderson Andrew,laborer ; 5th av, e of Swede 

College ; rep ; Luth ; from Sweden. 
Anderson Chas. laborer; cor 1st av and 12th 

st; rep; from Sweden. 



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BIOGRAPHICAL DIRECTORY OF 



Anderson Gus, laborer; 618 10th st; rep; 

Lutli ; from Sweden. 
Anderson John A. carpenter ; 821 7th av ; 

rep ; Luth ; from Sweden. 
Anderson Miss M. C. dressmaker; 1827>^ 2d 

ay; from N. Y. 
Anderson Samuel, laborer; 5th ave of Swede 

College ; rep ; Luth ; from Sweden. 
Andrews Mrs. Jane S. widow ; 541 20th st ; 

Presb; fi'om Ohio. 
Andrews Lemuel G. law' student ; dem ; 111. 

AXKRIIM J. FRA:SfK, Constable; 
Residence, 14th st; born in Harrison Co., 
O., Sept. 8, 1845; came to this Co. in 1869; 
Rep ; has been on Police force two years 
and a half; was in the Army three years 
and four months, in the 9th Ohio Cavalry; 
married his wife, Elfa Chancellor, July 
12, 1867 ; has two children. 

Anson Chas. laborer; 421 21st st; rep; from 
Sweden. 

A5fTHO:SfY G. W. Hotel; cor 16th st 
and 4th av ; born in Erie Co., N. C, Dec. 
20th 1844; came to this Co. in 1869; Ind; 
Meth ; Mr. Anthony is proprietor of the 
new^ and finely furnished Hotel known as 
the Anthony House; terms reasonable; 
wife Mary J. Carter; married Oct. 11, 1866. 

Anthony Geo cor 4th av and 16th st. 

Anthony Jacob, cooper ; 6th av, bet 13th and 
14th sts ; dem ; from Germany. 

Anthony John, Sr. 6th av, bet IStli and 14th 
sts ; dem ; from Germany. 

Anthony John, Jr. cooper; 6th av and 14th 
st; dem; from Germany. 

Applequist C. laborer ; 7th st, bet 4th and 5th 
av ; rep ; from Sweden. 

Applequist Fred, saloon ; 3d av ; dem ; Swe- 
den. 

Appleton Jas. glass-blower ; 417 8th st ; rep ; 
from England. 

Argubright D. 215 22d st; dem; from Ohio. 

Arnold John, 4th av. 

Arnold S. E. railroad ; cor 4th av and 25th 
st ; rep ; Meth ; from Vermont 

Arnold Wm. fireman ; rep ; from N. Y. 

Arp Jos. tinner ; 1st av bet 19th and 20th sts ; 
from Germany. 

Asbrand E. teacher ; 207 21st st ; from Ger. 

ASTER JOHX, Baker; Residence 
West side of Market Square ; born in Ger- 
many, Jan. 7, 1830; came to tliis County in 
1854; Dem; married, June 23, 1856, Cath- 
erine Itten ; has six children ; holds olHce 
of Supervisor. 

Atkinson John, Elm st; born Illinois. 

ATKi:^^SON & OI.OFF, Brick 
Makers; cor of Ehn and Lee sts; farmers 
can always find a good bargain by calling 
upon them ; they are also contractors for 
furnishing and laying brick. 

Atwood W. H. lawyer; Harper House; dem; 
born Illinois. 



Aunka Marks, lumber; 20th st. 

Autey Thomas, stone cutter; 6th av, bet 25th 

and 26th sts ; from England. 
Ayers Mrs. Ellen, seamstress; 513 20th st; 

Epis ; from Ireland. 

BAAS FRED, clerk ; cor 4th av and 16th 
st ; rep ; from Indiana. 
Babcock Frank, clerk; 2600 5th av; born 111. 
Babcock Fred, fireman ; born Illinois. 
Babcock T. A. grocer; 2600 5th av; Mass. 
Backman John, tenant ; dem ; Ind ; Ken. 
Backman M. farmer; Sec. 2; dem; Cath; 

from Germany. 
RAH]!lfSE5f F. Money Loaner; Agent 

for ^tna Life Insurance Co., also Fire 

Insurance; Residence and office, 18th st, 

bet 6th and 7th av; born in Germany, Jan. 

26th, 1830; came to this County in 1868; 

Rep. 
Bahnsen Frank, clerk; rep; from Germany. 
Bahnsen "Wm. salesman ; 19th st, bet 1st and 

2d avs ; rep ; from Germany. 
Bailey C. O. 19th st. 

Bailey Geo. grocer; 2d av; rep; born 111. 
Bailey G. E."7th av and 20th st. 
Bailey J. C. carpenter; rep; Meth; Ohio. 
Bailey Kennedy, salesman ; 727 20th st; rep; 

born Illinois. 
Bailey Robert, fireman; 727 20th st; rep; 

Presb; from Ohio. 
Bailey Mrs. Wm. 727 20th st; Presb; Ohio. 
Bailey Wm. train dispatcher; P. O. Block; 

rep ; born Illinois. 
Bailey Z. C. 5th av, e of 30th st; rep; N. H. 

BAIX GEO. A. & CO. Carriage 

Manufacturers, who make all kinds of 

Carriages, Buggies and Plux'tons, &c. 
Baker Christ, mason ; Cath ; from Germany. 
Baker Geo. pedlar; 425 22d st; dem; Cath; 

from Germany. 
Baker H. H. engineer ; 30th st ; rep ; N. Y. 
Baker Jos. jeweler; 734 23d st; rep; Presb; 

from England. 
Baker W. rep ; from Germany. 
Baker Willard, book-keeper; 722 20th st; 

rep ; from Vermont. 
Ball Henry, harness maker; 1417 6th av; 

dem ; Cath ; from Germany. 
Ball John, laborer; 713 2d st; rep; from Va. 
Balnke Chas. laborer; 416 5th st;rep; Luth; 

from Germany. 
Bamberger Isaac, clothing ; 1404 3d av ; Ind ; 

from Germany. 
Banes D. C. clerk ; rep ; from Germany. 
Banks Mrs. Rachel, 2319 5th av; Presb; Pa. 
Barber James, laborer; 5tli av,bet 3d and 4th 

sts; rep; from Missouri. 
Barber Wm. H.. stone-cutter; 5th av, e of 

Swede Col ; rep ; Meth ; from England. 



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Bares Henry, laborer; 710 2cl st; Luth; 

from Germany. 
Barge Jno. book-keeper ; 824 1st av ; dem ; 

from Pennsylvania. 
Barker E. H. ice dealer; 1109 8tli av; rep; 

from New York. 
Barlow Jno. L. laborer; 2606 6th av; rep; 

from Missouri. 
Barlow Louis, machinist ; 2606 6th av ; rep ; 

from Massachusetts. 
Barnard Andrew, laborer ; 2d av ; rep. 
Barnard Ernst, laborer ; 2d av ; rep. 
Barnes D. C. boards at Taylor House. 
Barnes M. A. grocer ; cor. 2d av and 8th st ; 

dem; born Hlinois. 
Barnes T. D. cor 2d av and 6th st ; dem ; 

Meth ; from Massachusetts. 
Barnes Thomas, sawyer ; 526 21st st ; dem ; 

Cath ; from Maryland. 
Barnett Fred'k, glass cutter; 889 2d av; from 

Vermont. 
Barnett Jno. D. laborer; 213 21st st. 
Barnett J. H. agt; 410 19th st; dem; Tenn. 
Barnhart Oscar, printer ; rep ; from Penn. 
Barr Robt. mechanic ; 4th av, bet 9th and 

10th sts ; rep ; Presb. 
Barr W. B. book-keeper; iud; Presb. Ind. 
Barr Wm. clerk ; 2d av ; rep. 
Barth John, painter ; 422 8th st ; dem ; Cath ; 

from Germany. 
Barthalow Jas. laborer; 2110 5th av; rep; 

Cath ; from Ohio. 
Batcheler B. F. capitalist; Harper House. 
Battisfore Eugene, laborer; 6th av, bet 24th 

and 25th sts ; dem ; from Ohio. 
Battles G. W. grocer ; 2d av and 10th st. 
Batzel Jacob, laborer ; 1st st, between 6th and 

7th av; from Germany. 
Bauersfeld Jno. E. 914 4th av; Chris; Ger. 
Baughman Alfred, watchman; 2dav and 21st 

st ; rep ; from Ohio. 
Baumaun Ferdinand, laborer; 420 10th st; 

dem ; from Germany. 
Baumgartner Chris, wagon maker; 716 loth 

st ; dem ; Cath ; from Germany. 
Baxter C. laborer; rep. 
Baxter Chas. machinist; 814 6th av; Meth; 

from Canada. 
Baxter John, bds at Taylor House. 
Baxter M. C. bds at Taylor House. 
Byrne Wm. salesman ; bus cor 4th av and 

12th st ; dem ; Cath. 
Beal Marcus, farmer; 5th av, bet 14th and 

15th sts ; Y(tf> ; Meth ; from Virginia. 
Bean Mrs. E. 3d av, bet 11th and 12tli sts; 

Presb; born Illinois. 
Bean E. S. bds 3d av, bet 11th and 12th sts. 
Bean Jas. helper; bds 2d av; rep. 
Bean John, laborer; Sec. 11; dem; Cath; 

from Ireland. 



Bean Jno. L. landlord ; 3d av, 12th st ; rep ; 
Lib; from Pennsylvania. 

Bean Wm. H. H. salesman ; rep ; born 111. 
Bear Jonas, merchant ; 18th st; bet 6th and 

7th av ; dem ; from Germany. 
Beard Mrs. E. 1912 3d av. 

Beard Jas. laborer ; 7th av, bet 25th and 26th 

sts ; rep ; Cath ; from Ireland. 
Beardsley E. S. fireman ; 54G 24th st; rep; 

Meth ; from Pennsylvania. 
Beardsley Jackson, laborer ; cor 5th av and 

16th sts ; rep. 
Beardsley Jas. M„ U. S. ganger ; cor 4th av 

and 4th st ; rep. 
Beck Mrs. Elizabeth, grocer; 9th st and 7th 

av; from Germany. 
Beck Victor, brewer ; 3022 5th av ; Ger. 
Beecher D. plow fitter; 612 12th st; dem; 

Cath ; from New York. 

Beehler Max, clothier ; 16th st, bet 2d and 
3d avs ; rep ; Jew. 

Behrens Jno. F. saloon; 1418 7th av; Ger. 
Beiswenger Chas. laborer ; 420 4th st ; dem ; 
from New York. 

Beiswenger David, laborer; 420 4th st; dem; 
from Germany. 

Bell W. S. engineer; 2705 6th av; rep; 111. 

Bell Wm. retired; 523 23d st; dem; Penn. 

Bellinger Frank, car repairer; 2dav, bet 21st 

and 22d sts ; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. 
Bellman Wm. butcher; 710 4th st; Ger. 
Bellows Jas. M. 3d av, bet 14th and 15th sts ; 

rep ; Lib ; from New York. 

Bellows Mrs. Julia, housekeeper; 1124 9th 

av ; Meth ; from Virginia. 
Benedict Albert, 20th st; rep; from Cal. 
Bender Ira, pattern maker ; dem ; Penn. 
Bender Samuel, patternmaker; 4t.h av; bet 

22d and 23d st ; dem ; from Pennsylvania. 
Bender Wallace, carpenter ; 22d st, bet 2d 

and 3d avs ; rep ; from Pennsylvania. 
Bengston John, druggist; Harper House; 

rep ; from Sweden. 

Bengston L. G. shoemaker ; 2018 5th av ; rep ; 

Bapt; from Sweden. 
Bennett Archibald, fireman ; bds 2d av. 
Bennett Robt. stone cutter; 918 7th av; rep; 

Meth ; from England. 
Berg Andrew, 5th av; rep; from Germany. 
Berg Andrew, blacksmith ; 802 6th av ; rep ; 

Luth ; from Sweden. 

Bergan Michael, machinist; 416 22d st; dem; 
Cath ; from Ireland. 

Bergstrom L. P. watchmaker; 4th av, bet 22d 
and 23d sts ; rep ; from Sweden. 

Berhson Simon, 2009 4th av; rep; from Ger. 

Bernhardi Carl, physician ; 2d av and 14th 
st; dem. 

Bernhauer Wm. barber; 1004 3d av; Ger, 



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BIOGRAPHICAL DIEECTOKT OF 



Berry Richard, laborer; 226 22d st; dem; 

Cath ; from Maiae. 
Bersal Herman, baker; from Germany. 
Beselin Herman, cigar maker; bds 3d av; 

dem ; from Germany. 
Beselin John H. cigar maker; 1135 3d av; 

dem; from Germany. 
Bettle H. C. macliinist; post-office block; 

rep ; Lib ; from Pennsylvania. 

Bibb J. W. hair worker; 429 5th st; rep; 

from Kentucky. 
Biehl John, musician ; 7th av, bet 12th and 

13th sts ; from Germany. 
Biddison C. bds 5th st. 

BIDDISOX E. a. Machinist; born in 
Rock Island, Oct. 15, i851; Lib; married 
Nettie Wright, July 20, 1873 ; she was born 
in Addison Co., Vt. ; has one son. 

Biddison J. A. bds 5th st. 

Biggerd Jas. laborer; 13th st, bet 5th and 6th 

avs; rep; from Pennsylvania. 
Bindinger Christian, cooper ; 1827 4th av ; 

dem. 
Bindinger Jno F. printer; 1827 4th av; dem 
Bindinger Louis, drug clerk ; 1827 4th av 

dem. 
Biorkenfeldt B. upholsterer ; Commerce st 

lud; from Germany. 
Bisant Wesley, farmer; o;h av and 27tli st 

dem ; from Ohio. 
Bishop Daniel, fireman; 2500 5th av; rep. 
Bishop S. E. watchman ; 2d av, bet 25th and 

26th St. 
Blackburn Rev. A. J. minister ; rep ; Penn. 
Blackburn Geo. painter; bds 1st av, bet 8th 

and 9th sts ; rep. 
Blackburn Henry C, dem ; from Kentucky. 
Blackburn Jackson, painter ; 1st av, bet 8th 

and 9th sts ; rep ; Chris. 
Blackburn Wm. C. dept. marshal; dem; 

from Kentucky. 
Blackball Adam ; shoemaker ; 20th st ; rep ; 

Chris ; from Scotland. 
Bladel Andrew, carpenter ; 908 3d av. 
Bladel John, paver ; cor 1st av and 3d st. 
Bladel Philip, sawyer; 408 4th av. 
Blair Jacob, carpenter ; 7th av, bet 14th and 

15th sts ; from New York. 
Blaisdell Jas. 7th st, bet 6th and 7th avs ; 

rep ; from New Hampshire. 
Blaisdell Jas. prop carriage shop ; 6th st, bet 

6th and 7th avs; rep; from N. H. 
Blake Jno. boarding house ; 226 22d st ; dem ; 

Cath ; from Ireland. 
Blanchard Wm. 7th av and 20th st. 
Blanding V. M. lawyer; 5th av; dem; Lib; 

from Pennsylvania. 
Blattman Geo. bds 1308 3d av. 
Blauvelt Ike, engineer ; 3d av ; dem. 



Blecker Chris, laborer ; 1st av ; rep ; Ger. 
Bledsoe Geo. B. grocer ; 5th av, e of 30th st ; 
rep ; from Indiana. 

Bledsoe Wm. laborer; 5th av, e of 30th st; 

rep ; from Md. 
Bleuer Jacob, carpenter; 7th av, bet 14tli and 

15th sts ; rep ; from Switzerland. 
Bleuer Jno. Jr., saloon; 121 18th st; Switz. 
Bleuer Jno. carpenter ; 17th st, s of 7th av ; 

dem ; from Germany. 
Bleuer Nicholas,cigar maker ; 17th st, s of 7th 

av ; dem ; born Illinois. 
Blochlinger Jos. driller ; 809 7th av ; dem ; 

Cath ; from Germany. 
Blochlinger Jos. A. moulder; 809 7th av; 

dem ; Cath ; from Iowa. 
Blok Theo. laborer; 416 5th st; rep; Ger. 
Blonquist Gus, teamster; 2117 5th av, rep; 

Luth ; from Sweden. 
Bloom Chas. night clerk Harper House. 
Blue Jos. hostler; 5th av, e of 30th st; dem; 

born Illinois. 
Blumb F. saloon ; cor 4th av and 9th st. 
Blumb Geo. H. saloon; 9th st and 4th av; 

dem ; from Mar^dand. 
Blythe J. G. rep ; from Pennsjdvania. 
Boehme, Wm. livery; 225 18th st; Germany. 
Boetje Fred, laborer; 937 5th av; dem; Ger. 
Boggess Harrison, carpenter ; 4th av ; dem ; 

from Pennsylvania. 
Bohme S. C. F. 20th st, bet 3d and 4th av. 
Boland Peter, laborer; 2d av. 
Bolinger Wm. printer ; 213 21st st. 
Bollinger Joseph, gardener; lib; Cath; from 

Darmstadt, Germany. 
Bollmall Geo. painter ; dem ; born Illinois. 
Bollman Conard, boarding house ; Penn. 
Bollman Gabriel, blacksmith ; 2d av ; rep ; 

from Pennsylvania. 
Bollman Jno. D. tinner; dem; born Illinois. 
Bollman John T. engineer; dem; born 111. 
Bollman Jos. teamster; 1513 6th av; rep; 

Presb ; from Pennsylvania. 
Bollman Mrs. M. housekeeper ; Meth ; Penn. 
Bollman Reuben, blacksmith; 1517 6th av; 

dem; born Illinois. 
Bollman Simon, laborer; 9th st, bet 6th and 

7th avs ; dem ; from Germany. 
Bollman Thos. policeman; 611 6th st; dem; 

born Illinois. 
Boltz Chas. machinist; 2d av; bet 21st and 

22d sts , dem ; Cath ; from Germany. 
Bormschein F. baker ; 1815 2d av ; Ger. 
Bostock Henry, glass blower ; Sec. 2 ; Epis ; 

from England. 

Bowen Albert W. tobacconist; 611 17th st; 

rep; born Illinois. 
Bowen Chas. H. carpenter; 219 18th st; 

from Maryland. 



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Bowen August, moulder ; 213 21st st. 
Bowen David, grocer; 619 17th st; rep; R. I. 
Bowman E. H. Dept. Circuit Clerk ; 2d av ; 

rep. 
Bowen Gilbert C, 3d av; rep; Chris; R. I. 
Bowen Moses, planer ; 3d av, bet 25th and 

26th sts. 
Bowen Thos. moulder; 213 21st st. 
Boye Thos. saloon ; 9th st, bet 7th and 8th 

av ; from England. 
Boyer John, retired farmer; Sec. 1; dem; 

Bapt; from Pennsylvania. 
Boyle Jas. merchant; 2od stand 5th av; dem; 

from Ireland. 
Boyle John, tireman ; 3d av ; dem. 
Boyle Wm. engineer ; dem ; born Illinois. 
Boynton Eugene W. machinist ; 719 23d st ; 

dem ; from Massachusetts. 
Boynton Geo. H. civil engineer; 717 23d st; 

rep ; from New Hampshire. 

Boyson Jno. laborer ; 6th av, bet 13th and 
14th sts ; dem ; from Germany. 

BRACKETT JOSEPH W. Attor- 
ney; residence 1st av, bet 11th and 12ili 
sts; born in Otsego Co, N. Y., Jan. 19, 
1815; came to this Co. in 1850; Rep; Mr. 
B. was admitted to the bar of New York 
in 1840 ; practiced there nine years, and 
has lived in Rock Island since 1850; was 
Commissary in the 9th I. V. C. ; married 
Eliza M. Parmelee, June 6, 1840; has three 
daugliters. 

Bradford, L. G. book-keeper ; 4th av ; dem ; 
Lib. 

Bradley Mrs. Maria, housekeeper ; 2701 Gth 
av; Cath; from Ireland. 

Bradshaw Geo. teacher ; bds 3d av. 

Brady Andrew, laborer; 4th av, bet 17th and 
18lh sts; from Ireland. 

Brady P. 4th av, bet 21st and 22d sts; lud. 

Brahm Michael, shoemaker ; cor 3d av and 
20th St. 

Brakmau Jacob,gardener ; Sec. 1; rep; Luth ; 
from Germany. 

Braltemire Henry, laborer; 809 14th st; from 
Germany 

Brandenburger Aug. ; 3d av. 

Braudes Ernest, carpenter ; 4th av, bet 8th 
and 9th sts ; from Germany. 

Brashar Edwin, farmer; Sec. 11; rep; Meth; 
born Rock Island. 

Breibach Gus. butcher; 1817 2d av; Ger. 

Brendle Chas. ; 3d av. 

Brennan Michael, saloon; Istav; dem; Cath 

Brennan Michael, Sr. ; 2603 5th av; dem; 
Cath ; from Ireland. 

Brennan Michael, Jr. sawyer; 2603 5th av; 
dem; Cath; from Ohio. 

Brennan Daniel, laborer ; 3d av, bet 25tli and 
26th sts ; dem. 



Brennan John, policeman ; 3d av ; dem ; Ire- 
land. 

Bresnahan Patrick, laborer; 114 16th st; 
dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. 

Bresnahan Timothy, laborer ; 29th st ; dem ; 
Cath ; from Ireland. 

Bresnahan T. H. laborer; 430 11th st; dem; 
Cath ; from New York. 

Breunert E. druggist ; 408 21st st ; rep ; from 
Poland. 

BRITTIXGHAM THOS. Retired 
House Builder; Sec. 2; born in Worcester, 
Md. , Sept. 25, 1805 ; came to this Co. 1835 ; 
Dem ; Meth ; owns 3I4 acres of laud, value 
$3,500 ; son of Obed, of Scotland, who was 
in the war of 1812, and Sarah Tindall, of 
England, his M'ife; Mr. Brittingham has 
followed house building and jobbing as 
his reo'ular business for forty years; he 
married Matilda Collier, March 24,1827; 
she died Dec, 1868, leaving two children, 
William T., of California, and Cordelia, of 
Rock Island; present wife was Marcia 
Dunten, of N. Y. ; married May 25, 1871; 
Gilbert Allen, her tirst husband, died Aug. 
16, 1868, leaving six children, Clarinda, 
Ebenezer, Thomas, Edwin, Charles and 
Eugene; these five sons all volunteered in 
our late war, and was each honorably dis- 
charged. 

Brockman Adam, saloon; 1st st, bet 6th and 
7th av ; from Germany. 

BROCKMAJf HE:^RY, House- 
Builder and Contractor; residence 1322 7th 
av ; born in Germany, Feb. 1, 1837 ; came 
to this Co. 1855 ; Rep ; Meth ; Mr. Brock- 
man is prepared to do all kinds of carpen- 
ter work; married Elizabeth Gehn, Nov. 
18, 1865 ; four children. 

Broderick Mrs. Jas. housekeeper; 2100 2d 
av ; Cath ; from Ireland. 

Broderick Michael, laborer ; 5tli av ; dem ; 
Cath ; from Ireland. 

Brogan Patrick, laborer ; 5th av, e of Swede 
Col. ; Cath ; from Ireland. 

Bromley Geo. A. engineer; bds Taylor 
House. 

Brooks Chas. student; 5th av; rep; born 111. 

Brooks Wm. student ; 5th av, e of Swede 
Col ; rep ; born Illinois. 

BROOKS W. E. Retired; residence 
Brooks' Crossing, 5th av; born in Coos 
Co., N. H., July 5, 1819 ; came to this Co. 
1835 ; Rep ; Mr. Brooks holds at the pres- 
ent time ottice of Alderman ; married Eliza 
M. Drane, of St. Johns, Canada, Dec. 27, 
1852 ; she was born July Gth, 1828 ; they 
have four sons and one daughter living; 
have buried two sons and one daughter. 

Brophy John, laborer ; 541 21st st ; Ireland. 

Brostrom Chas. laljorer; 424 5lh st; rep; 
Luth ; from Sweden. 

Brown Mrs. 4th av, bet 13 and 14th sts; 
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Browu Clias. gas-fitter ; 427 22d st ; rep ; from 

Sweden. 
Brown E. M. teamster; 711 3d st; deni; from 

Maine. 
Brown Jno. boiler-maker; cor 2d av and 21st 

st; from Germany. 
Browner Lewis G. laborer ; 5th av, e of 30th 

st; dem; born Illinois. 
Brubaker Frank, mechanic ; 15th st, bet 3d 

and 4th avs. 
Brubaugh John, conductor ; cor 9th st and 

3d av; rep. 
Bruce M. ; from Pennsylvania. 
Brue Mrs. Marj^ housekeeper ; 1215 7th av ; 

Oath ; from Ireland. 
Bruff Stephen, blacksmith; 2508 4th av. 
Brunswig F. machinist ; 419 5th st ; Luth ; 

from Germany. 
Brunswig Henry, coachman ; 5th av, bet 27th 

and 28th sts ; dem ; Luth ; from Germany. 
Bryant Chas. G. traveler ; cor 3d av and 8th 

st; rep. 

Buchanan Robt. machinist ; 803 6th av ; rep ; 
Ind. 

Buck John, book-keeper; Rock Island 
House; dem; from Pennsylvania. 

Buckley Daniel, engineer; 7th av, bet 27th 
and 28th sts ; from Pennsylvania. 

BUFORD B. D. Plow Manufacturer; 
residence 1732 7th av ; born in Ky. ; came to 
this Co. 1852 ; Dem ; these works were estal)- 
lished in 1855, with a capacity for making 
three or four thousand plows a year; now 
it has grown to such a strength that it em- 
ploys three hundred hands, and sells about 
$250,000 worth of plows per year ; their 
goods, which consist of cultivators, riding 
and walking plows, scrapers, and harrows, 
are now shipped to all points of the world ; 
Officers: B. D. Butbrd, President; L. M. 
Buford, Vice President; W. P. Butler, 
Secretary. 

Buford Mrs. Chas. 1732 7th av; Presb; Ky. 

Buford Geo. prop Plow Works ; 1732 7th av; 

dem ; born Illinois. 
Buford J. W. clerk; bds 1st av; rep. 

BIJF«R1> JAS. M. Cashier First 
National Bank, also Life and Fire Insur- 
ance Agent; residence 1117 2d av; born in 
Woodford Co., Ky., April 21, 1832; came 
to this Co. 1839; Dem; Presb; married 
Felicia J. Clark, of Ky., Oct. 9, 1857; has 
two children ; has held the office of Mayor 
one term. 

Buford Maj. L. M. vice pres. Plow Works; 
2d av ; dem ; from Kentucky. 

Buford T. J. agent; cor 1st av and 12th st; 
dem. 

Bulkley John, clerk; rep; Presb. 

Bulkley J. M. clerk; rep; Presb. 

Bunclier Chas. hotel ; 2d avand 20th st; from 
Germany. 



Buncher Frank ; cor 4tli av and 6th st ; dem ; 

from Germany. 
Buncher Michael, butcher; bds 7th av; dem; 

from Germany. 
Burchell Thos. ; bds cor 3d av and 3d st. 
Burchnall Wm. laborer; 5th av, bet 17th and 

18th sts ; rep ; from England. 
Burdett Wm. H. asst. editor; 11th st; rep; 

from England. 

Burgh D. M. W. book-keeper; 17th st; rep; 
from Ireland. 

BIIRGH H. B. formerly engaged in the 
sale of Stoves and House-furnishing Goods ; 
residence 1024 2d av ; born in Liverpool, 
Eng., April 22, 1835 ; came to this Co. in 
1848 ; Rep ; Epis ; spent four years in bus- 
iness in ISew York city; then, after an ex- 
tended trip through the West, settled in 
Rock Island, in 1854; at the call of his 
country, he enlisted Sept. 1, 1861, in Co. 
A, 9th Cavahy, 111. Vol.; was commmis- 
sioned Captain, Sept. 28th of the same 
year; promoted to Major, Aug. 16, 1862, 
and promoted to Colonel, Dec. 5, 1864; 
married Carrie Sammel, of Crawford Co., 
Pa., Sept. 26, 1855 ; has three children. 

Burgower Henry, retired; 17th st, bet 7th 
and 8th avs ; dem ; from Germany. 

Burhland Andrew ; 15th st, bet 3d and 4tli 
sts; from Germany. 

Burk Andrew, laborer ; 212 22d st ; dem ; 
Cath ; from Ireland. 

Burk G. M. laborer; 424 5th st; rep; Luth; 
from Sweden. 

Burk Peter, blacksmith ; 422 22d st ; dem ; 
Cath ; from Mississippi. 

Burneston Geo. W. merchant; 2712 7th av; 
dem ; from Maryland. 

Burns Owen, laborer; 12th st and 10th ave; 
dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. 

BURRALL MRJS. AXX C. Rock 
Island ; was born in Wood Co., Va., Sept. 
17, 1821; came to this Co. 1851; Mrs. Bur- 
rail is widow of the late Edward Burrall, 
Jr., of Rock Island, who was born in 
Canaan, Conn,, April 13, 1815, and died 
April 26, 1876; Mr. Burrall was an active 
member of the business circle for twenty- 
five years ; at the time of his death he was 
Vice President of Rock Island National 
Bank, President of Public Library Board, 
besides being officially connected with 
many other public enterprises; he was 
united in marriage June 13, 1843, with 
Miss AnnC. Jack, daughter of Capt. Chas. 
Jack, who was widely known by the early 
settlers in Henry and adjoining counties. 

Burrell Arthur, laborer; dem; born Illinois. 

Burrell Jacob, moulder; 525 3d st; from 
Switzerland. 

Burress J. W. miller; 12th st, bet 7th and 8th 
avs ; dem ; from Virginia. 

Burrill Edward, laborer; 424 4th st; dem; 
from Ireland, 



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Burris Henry, barber; bet 2d and 3d avs; 

rep ; from Arkansas. 
Burton John ; cor 3d av and 3d st. 

Burton Thomas, wagon-maker ; 2d av ; Ind ; 

from Pennsylvania. 
Burtonett Spencer, engineer; Lib; born 111. 
Burwell J. H. salesman ; 23d st and 5th av ; 

dem ; from Ohio. 
Bush John, farmer; Sec. 11; rep; Ind; from 

Germany. 
Bushnell Mr. ; 4th av, bet 20th and 21 sts. 
Butler D. W. laborer; 7th av, bet 11th and 

12th sts ; dem ; from New York. 
Butler Geo. H. laborer; 7th av, bet 11th and 

12th sts ; dem ; from New York. 
Butler John, lawyer ; 19th st, bet 5th and 6th 

avs ; rep ; from Kentucky. 
Butler Thos. J. laborer ; 413 21st ; dem ; Cath ; 

from Ireland. 

BUTIvER \V. P. Mayor Rock Island; 
residence 7th av, opposite 26th .st; born 
Louisville, Ky., April 16, 1842; came to 
this Co. 1866 ; married Florence Rodman, 
June 22, 1869; one child; was in army. 

Buttenhair Thos. gardener ; dem ; from Pa. 

Byrnes Jas. machinist; 2125 5th ave; dem; 
Cath; from Ireland. 

CABLE P. L. retired ; 5th av, bet 27th and 
28th sts ; Lib. 

CABI.E R. R. Rail Roading and Coal 

Business; residence cor 3d av and 10th st; 

born in Athens Co., Ohio, Sept. 28, 1835 ; 

came to this Co. 1857 ; Dem ; married Feb. 

16, 1865. 
Cahill Owen, blacksmith; 226 22d st; dem; 

Cath ; from Ireland. 
Cahill Patrick, laborer; 226 22d st; dem; 

Cath ; fpom Ireland. 
Cain J. switchman ; 220 22d av; rep ; Ohio. 
Calhoun Alex, clerk ; 5th av, bet 17th and 

18th sts ; dem ; from Canada. 
Cameron Allen W. carpenter; 514 23d st; 

born Illinois. 
Cameron Jos. C. ship-builder; 517 23d st; 

from Pennsylvania. 
Campbell James, lab ; cor 1st av and 15th st. 
Campbell Thos. tenant; Seel; rep; Bajit; 

from Ireland. 
Carey Jno. conductor; 215 22d st; dem; 

Cath ; from New York. 
Cargill J. B. grocer; 3d av. 
Carl Jas. engineer ; 2224 4th av ; born 111. 
Carlson John, teamster; 417 4tli .st; rep; 

Luth ; from Sweden. 
Carlton Benj. G. blacksmith; 407 11th st; 

from New York. 
Carney D. W. machinist; 6th av, bet 25th 

and 26th sts ; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. 
Carney John, laborer; dem; Cath; Ireland. 
Carr Geo. M. painter; 532 15th st; rep; 0. 



CARR JOH^f, Farmer; Sec. 13; born 
in this town, May 12, 1836 ; Dem; Univ; 
owns 262 acres land, value $13,100; was 
second son of Wm. Carr. of Bucks Co., 
Pa., and Eliza Jane Tureman, his wife, of 
Beardstown, 111.; volunteered in Co. H, 
37th Regt. I. V. I., under Capt. J. B. Freck; 
marriedCornelia E., daughter of E. Went- 
worth, one of the first settlers of Chicago, 
Oct. 12, 1871; she has three children by 
her first husband, I. R. Carr — Minnie L., 
Benjamin P. and James I. 

Carroll James J. laborer ; 1301 5th av ; dem ; 
from Iowa. 

Carse Henry, sodamnfr. ; 420 11th st; rep; 
from Ireland. 

Carter C. C. physician ; 1809 6th av; Epis; 
from California. 

Carter Elijah, ganger ; 1809 6th av ; rep ; Epis ; 
from Vermont. 

Cary P. J. painter; bds 2109 3d av. 

Cary P. S. painter; rep; Cath; Ireland. 

CARY THO?^. F. Painter; office 4th 
av, bet 17th and 18th sts; res 3d av, bet 
18th and 19th sts; P. O. Box 459; born in 
Ireland, March 17, 1844; came to this 
country in 1869; Rep; Cath; Mr. Cary 
has one of the finest paint shops in the 
county; he does all kinds of plain and 
ornamental painting, also decorative pa- 
per hanging and calcimining; frescoing 
done in oil and water colors ; married Is- 
abella Kane, Nov. 14th, 1866; has one 
child. 

Case Chas. E. farmer; 2513 7th av; rep; 
born Illinois. 

CASE H. 8. Brickmaker; Sec. 2; resi- 
dence cor of 3d st and old 6th av; born in 
Rock Island, on the 11th of Nov., 1832; 
Rep; is Assistant Supervisor; married 
Jennie E. Hanna; has three children. 

Case Mrs. C. H. widow; 22d st, bet 5th and 
6th av ; Meth ; from Pennsylvania. 

Cash Jacob, mason ; 20tli st, s of 9th av ; 
from Germany. 

Cassidy Frank, telegraph operator; 21918th 
st; from Canada. 

Casson John ; 2d av ; rep. 

Castles Henry M. carpenter ; 2d st, bet 6th 
and 7th sts ; from Germany. 

Castsey Geo. 2d st, bet 3d and 4th avs. 

Cauldesme Alfred, expressman ; 4th cor 7th 
st; dem; Meth; from Kentucky. 

Cavanaugh Jas. W. laborer; 2118 5th av; 
dem; Cath; from New York. 

Cavanaugh Mrs. Mary, housekeeper; 2118 
5tli av; Cath; from Ireland. 

Cenug Chas. laborer ; 6th st, bet 8th and 9th 
avs ; Luth ; from Germany. 

ChamberMn C R. salesman ; 6th av, bet 20th 
and 21st sts; rep; born Illinois. 

Chandler H. bds 5th st. 

Chandler Mrs. M. 5th st, bet 3d and 4th avs. 



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Channon Fred, moulder; rep; Ei)is; from 
New York. 

CHAIVXOX W. Master Carpenter on 
the Government Works at Rock Island ; 
Residence 513 20th street; born in Devon- 
shire, England, Oct. 3, 1811 ; came to this 
Co. in 1857; Rep; Epis; has been con- 
nected with the Island since 1863 ; his son 
John Channon is present foreman of car- 
penters; his wife was Faith Charity Cock- 
ran, born in same Co; married ISTov. 2, 
1834; has five sons and three daughters. 

Channon Willie, gasfitter; 518 23d st; rep; 
Epis ; from New York. 

Charleson Chas. janitor; 22d st, bet 5tli and 
6th avs ; rep ; from Sweden. 

Chapman J. E. saloon; 1717 2d av; N. Y. 

Cherofkye Max, laborer ; bds cor 3d av and 
2d St. 

Childs Meyer, clothier; 2d av; dem; Jew. 

Christen Andrew, watchman; 2615 8th av; 
rep ; from Norway. 

Christy Wm. bakery ; 7th av, bet 14th and 
15th sts ; dem ; from Ohio. 

Churchill Cyrus, dem; Lib; Pennsjdvania. 

Clark Jno. shipping clerk; 718 4th st; dem; 
Cath; from England. 

Clark Thos. laborer; 202 3d av; California. 

CLEAVEI^A:SfD H. C. Insurance 
Agent; Residence 20th st, bet 8th and 9th 
avs; born in Woodstock, Vt., Oct. 25, 
1844; came to Co. in 1864; Rep ; married 
OlviaS. Hays, Sept.l7, 1866; has two child- 
ren ; was five j'ears in arm3" ; two j-ears 
Town Collector. 

CliELrAIlfD J. H. Marble Works; born 
in Wayne Co., Oliio, Nov. 10, 1832; came 
to this Co. in 1843; Rep; Presb; was in 
army 8 years ; married Cassie Edgington, 
March 22, I860; three children. 

Clement J. W. machinist; 2106 5th av; rep; 
from New Hampshire. 

Clifibrd Daniel, laborer; 4th av and 9th st; 
dem; Cath; from Ireland. 

Clinton Thos. telegraph operator; 615 17th 
st; dem; Marjdand. 

Clinton T. S. telegraph operator; 615 17th 
st; dem; Maryland. 

Clochesy 3Iichael, hotel 212 22d st; dem; 
Cath ; from Ireland. 

Clother Daniel, laborer; 24th st, bet 6th and 
7th avs ; from New York. 

Coats Carl, la1)orer; 810 8th av; Germany. 

COBB MRS. SARAH B. Residence 
15th st, opposite Soldiers' Monument; 
was born in Worcester Co., Mass., April 
25, 1814; came to this Co. in 1841 ; she is 
the widow of Capt. Benjamin J. Cobb, 
who was born in same Co ; they were mar- 
ried March 22, 1841, Mrs. Cobb's maiden 
name being Ruggles; Mr. Cobb was Dep- 
uty SheriflTat the time of the execution of 
the Davenport murderers, and performed 



the duties of his office in hanging one of 

them ; he died Dec. 28, 1863. 
Cochlan Michael, laborer; 215 23d st; Cath; 

from Ireland. 
Cockrell Geo. 4th av, bet 9th and lOth sts. 
Cohn M. merchant; 1708 2d av; Germany. 
Colburn Geo. J. M. printer ; e of Swede Col- 
lege, s of R. R. ; born Illinois. 
Colburn J. Z. engineer; e of Swede College, 

s of R. R. ; from Vermont. 
Cole J. W. moulder; 3d av, bet 9tli and 10th 

streets. 
Coleman David, laborer; 2d av. 
Coleman Jno. E. laborer; dem; Cath; born 

Illinois. 
Coleman P. laborer ; 4th av ; Cath ; Ireland. 
Collins Cornelius, laborer; 226 22d st; dem 

Cath ; from Ireland. 
Collins Dennis, laborer; 226 22d st; dem 

Cath; Ireland. 
Collins John, peddler; Sec. 3; dem; Cath 

from Ireland. 
Collins Mrs. Mary, widow; 501 20th st 

Meth ; from Ireland. 
Collins Patrick, laborer; 226 22d st; dem 

Cath ; from Ireland. 
Collins S. J. carpenter ; 4th av, bet 17th and 

18th sts ; rep; Meth; born Illinois. 
Collins Thos. laborer; 6th av, bet 25th and 

26th sts; dem; Cath; from Ireland. 
Collins Thos. car repairer; 2d av, e of 22d 

st; dem; Cath; from Ireland. 
Colman John, bds Tajdor House. 
Colson John, grinder; 624 6th st; rep; 

Luth ; from Sweden. 
Conant Andrew, real estate; 1810 6th av; 

dem ; from Massachusetts. 
Condon John, laborer; 2502 4th av; dem; 

from Ireland. 
Condon Jno. Jr., laborer; 2502 4th av. 

COXET JOSEPH. Proprietor of Bel- 
lows House; born in ^Montgomery Co., N. 
Y., June 16, 1815; came to this Co. in 
1842; Rep; held the office of Co. Clerk 
for 16 years ; married Phebe Beardsley, of 
Genesee Co., N. Y., July 22, 1838; has two 
children. 

Conley Chris, laborer; 423 12th st; rep; 
Canada. • 

Conncaly Martin, laborer; bds 2109 3d av. 

COX^fEIvEY HE:SfRA^ C. Attorney; 
residence 523 20tli st; born in Peters- 
burg, Pa., Dec. 22, 1831 ; came to this Co. 
in 1855; Dem; married May 12, 1857, to 
Adelaide McCall, of New York; served 
three years in the army, retiring as Major 
of the'l4th Illinois Cavalry. 

Connigan Thos. laborer ; 14th st, bet 8th and 
9th av; Ca\h; from Ireland. 

Connoll Ed. laborer; 6tli av, bet 12th and 
13th sts ; rep ; Cath ; from Ireland. 







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Connors P. 2109 3d av. 

Conrad J. H. conductor; 4tli av, bet 22d and 

23d sts. 
Conway Frank J. 2d av ; dem ; Illinois. 
Conway Frederick, 2dav; dem; Illinois. 
Conway Jno. laborer; 2115 5tli av; dem; 

Catli ; from Ireland. 
Conway Mrs. L. J. 2d av. 
Conwell Hugh, saloon; 1st av, bet 19th and 

20tli sts ; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. 
Conwell Robt. 4tli av; dem; Cath; Ireland. 
Cook A. J. carpenter; Commercial st; rep; 

Presb ; from Pennsylvania. 
Cook Burton H. carpenter ; 19th st, bet 7th 

and 8th avs ; dem ; born Illinois. 
Cook Geo. carpenter; 219 18th st; dem; 

born Illinois. 
Cook John, 2d st, bet 3d and 4th avs. 
Cook Jno. carpenter ; 800 5th st ; dem ; from 

England. 
Cook John V. cor 8th st and 4tli av ; rep ; 

Presb. 
Cook Wm. patternmaker ; 604 8th st ; dem ; 

born Illinois. 
Cooke Jas. K. bds 11th st, bet 3d and 4th 

avs; rep; Presb; from Ohio. 
Cooke S. F. Magistrate ; 3d av and 14th st ; 

rep ; Presb ; from Ireland. 
Cooper Jno. laborer; 713 2dst; rep; Bapt; 

from Virginia. 
Copp Geo. livery; 2320 5th av; dem; 111. 
Copp J F. livery; 537 20th st; dem; 111. 
Copp Jas. retired ; 537 20th st ; England. 
Corbett M. M. lawyer; 22d st, bet 6th and 

7th avs ; dem ; Presb ; from Wisconsin. 
Corcoran John, laborer; corner 3d st and 

6th av; dem; from Ireland. 
Corcoran M. 6th st and 2d av; dem; Ind. 
Corcoran Michael, blacksmitli; 6tli av and 

13th street; dem. 
Corcoran Thos. tinner; 404 12th st; dem; 

Cath ; from Connecticut. 
Corcoran W. laborer ; dem ; from Ireland. 
Corken Daniel, moulder; 1503 7th av; dem; 

Cath ; from Maryland. 
Corkern Jno. Sr. laborer; Commercial st. 

bet 15th and 16th sts ; dem ; Cath ; Ireland, 
Corkern Jno. Jr. moulder; Commercial st; 

bet 15th and 16th sts; dem; Cath; Md. 
Corkern Wm. laborer; Commercial st, bet 

15th and 16th; dem; Cath; Maryland. 
Cornell Jos. stonecutter; 2504 5th av; Cath; 

from Germany. 
Cornell Jno. laborer ; 5th av, e of 30th st ; 

rep ; Cath ; from Ireland. 
Coss Fred. 1st av ; rep ; from New York. 
Coughlan Thos. stonecutter; 5th av, e of 

30Ui st ; dem ; Cath ; born Illinois. 
Courts Jno. laborer ; 14th st, bet 8th and 9th 

avs ; dem ; Luth ; from Germany. 



Cowan Samuel, 2d av; Dem. 

Cowden J. W. physician, retii-ed ; 847 20th st, 

Cow^ens Wm. glassblower ; 407 10th st ; rep ; 
Epis ; from England. 

Cox I. S. engineer; 2207 6th>v; rep; Presb; 
from New York. 

Cox Jas. 4th av, bet 21st and 22d st; Cath; 
from Ireland. 

Coyne Alfred, painter ; 5th av, bet 15th and 
16th sts ; rep ; born Illinois. 

Coyne Chas. plasterer; 1322 5th av; rep; 
from Ireland. 

Coyne John, drayman ; 5th 'av, bet 15th and 
16th sts ; rep ; Meth ; from Ireland. 

Coyne Jno. Jr., drayman ; 419 19th st ; rep ; 
Meth; from Ireland. 

Coyne J. W. salesman ; bds Taylor House ; 
rep ; born Illinois. 

Coyne Rob. merchant; 416 19th st; ^rep; 
Meth ; from Ireland. 

Coyne Robt. drayman, 5th av, bet 15th and 
16th sts ; rep ; from Ireland. 

Coyne W. L. book-keeper; cor 3d av and 
16th st; rep; Meth; from Ireland. 

CKAIO G. G., M. D. Physician; res- 
idence 13th st; born in Westmoreland 
Co., Pa., Oct. 26, 1845; came to this Co. 
in 1869; Rep; graduated at Jefferson 
Medical College, Philadelphia, in 1869; 
is pension examiner and city physician; 
married Nellie Cleland, Sept. 4, 1874; has 
one child ; was in army two years. 

Craig Wm. carpenter ; 5th av, e of 30th st ; 
rep ; Meth ; from Pennsylvania. 

Cramer Andrew, laborer ; rep ; Meth ; from 
Germany. 

Cramer David, farmer; Sec. 11 ; rep; Meth; 
Nova Scotia. 

CRAMER FRED. Superintendent of 
Water Works ; born in New York City, 
Dec. 25, 1843; came to this Co. in 1855; 
Rep ; Mr. Cramer is an educated engi- 
neer ; has been connected with the Water 
Works since its establishment; the en- 
gine used is known as the Holly system ; 
he was connected with the U. 8. Navy 414 
years; married Mary E. Reddig, Oct. 15, 
1866 ; has two sons. 

CRAMPTOX RICHARD, Book- 
seller and Book Binding; residence 523 
19th street; born in Ireland, Jan. 7, 1838; 
came to this county in 1854; Rep; Epis; 
married Martha Betty, Nov. 13, 1861 ; has 
two boys and two girls ; Mr. Crampton is 
proprietor of the largest book store in the 
State outside of Chicago. 

Crane A. M. conductor; 5th av, e of 30th st; 
dem ; from Ohio. 

Crockett Phil. M. insurance agent; Chris; 
from Kentucky. 

Cronholm N. G. tailor ; 141 6 7tli av ; from 
Sweden. 

Crook Jacob, teamster ; bds Harper House. 
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CROPPER E. C. Police Magistrate ; 

residence 1909 2d avenue ; born in Wor- 
cester Co., Maryland, July 14, 1815 ; came 

to this Co. in 1842 ; Dem. 
Cropper Ed. B. engineer; 1909 2d av; 111. 
Cropper Wm. E. carpenter ; 219 IStli st ; from 

Maryland. 
Cross Roy D. dem ; from Vermont. 
Crowley Daniel, mason ; lOtli av ; bet lOtli 

and nth st; dem; Cath; from Virginia. 
Crowley Margaret, laundress; 5th av, bet 

14th and loth sts ; Cath ; from Ireland. 
Crutzfield John, bricklayer; 29th st; Luth; 

from Germany. 
Culligan Michael, laborer; 22d st, bet 5th 

and 6th avs ; dem ; Cath from Ireland. 
Cullivan P. J. cashier ; Harper House. 
Cunningham Jno. laborer; 226 22d st; dem; 

Cath ; from Ireland. 
Curnyn Peter, laborer; 419 11th st; dem; 

Cath ; from Ireland. 
Curtis Henry, Jr., lawyer ; 3d ave ; rep. 
Curtis R. H. law student ; rep ; Mass. 
Cushman Robert, clerk ; 26th st, bet 5th and 

6th avs ; dem ; from Germany. 

CUTTER A. P. Notary Public; resi- 
dence, cor 14th st and 4th av ; born in Mid- 
dlesex Co., Mass., Jan. 3, 1812; came to 
this Co. in 1844 ; Dem ; Pantheist ; has held 
the offices of Alderman, Supervisor, and 
County School Commissioner ; he married 
his first wife, Mahala Hill, in 1836, by 
whom he had six children ; she died July, 
1853; second wife was Amanda Hoxie, 
married Aug. 2, 1854 ; one child. 

Cypher David, retired ; 5th av, bet 27th and 
28th sts ; rep ; Meth ; from Penn. 



D 



ACH C. G. mason ; Sec. 2 ; rep ; Meth ; 
from Canada. 
Daeber John, laborer; 8tli av and 12th st; 

dem ; from Germany. 
Daiber John, dem. 
Daly Daniel, laborer ; 312 21st st ; dem ; Cath ; 

from Ireland. 
Daly Michael, laborer ; cor 3d av and 22d st ; 

dem. 
Dana C. P. station agent ; Harper House. 
Dana Geo. bds Taylor House. 
Dana N. T. J. manager St. L. & R. I.m. R. ; 

Harper House. 

DAXFORTH J. R. Jr. Editor of Rock 
Idand ArgiM, Rock Island ; born in Bar- 
nard, Vermont, August 31, 1819; came to 
this Co. in 1851; Dem; Cath. 

Dangerfield J. W. cook ; cor 8d av and 23d st. 

Danielson August, laborer ; 4th av, bet 21st 
and 22d sts. 

Danner J. M. 3d av bet 16th and 17th sts. 

Darling Mrs. Elizabetli, housekeeper; 8th 
av, bet 5th and 6th sts ; from Penn, 



RAREIJfG HIRAM, Farmer; Sec. 
7 ; born in Wheelock, Vermont, Oct. 2, 
1828; came to this Co. in 1856; Rep; owns 
92}4 acres of land; married R. Festella 
Guy, Aug. 12, 1863; she was born in Guil- 
ford, Chenango Co., N. Y., Dec. 5,1834; 
they have three children, Wm. A., born 
Nov. 22, 1864; Harriet C, born Dec. 6, 
1866 ; and Guy, born Oct. 15, 1871. 

Darling Stephen, carpenter; 8th av, bet 5th 
and 6th sts ; dem ; from Penn. 

Dart A. C. wdiolesale grocer ; 21st st and 7th 
av ; rep ; from Penn. 

Dart A. S. hatter ; 18tli st bet 7th and 8th avs ; 
rep ; from Penn. 

Dart C. J. wholesale grocer ; 22d st, bet 6tli 
and 7th avs ; rep ; from Penn. 

Dart Henry, merchant ; 5th av and 18th st 
rep ; from Conn. 

Dart J. S. grocer ; 18th st, bet 7th and 8th avs 
rep ; from Penn. 

Dart Roderick H. book-keeper ; 733 20th st 
rep ; born Illinois. 

Dart W. H. wholesale grocer; 728 21st st 
rep ; from Penn. 

Datlifson Charles, clerk; 17th st, s of 7th av 
Luth; from Germany. 

Dauber Valentine, scientific horse shoer 
dem; Cath; from Germany. 

DAVEXPORT RAILEY, Banker 
and Farmer; born in Ohio, Sep. 16, 1825 
came to this County in 1827 ; Mr. Daven 
port has lived through all the great changes 
of Rock Island, and is familiar with them 
all. He has been honored by being elect- 
ed seven times to the office of Maj'or. 

Davidson James, soap packer ; rep ; N. Y. 

Davis Frank, cook ; 1st av, bet 19th and 20th 
sts ; dem ; from Ireland. 

Davis Capt. J. B. 16th st,bet 3d and 4tK avs; 

dem. 
Davis John, cor 4th av and 5th st ; rep ; Eng. 
Davis Melvin, oook-keeper; 20th st; rep; 

Bapt; N. Y. 
Davis Thos. book-keeper ; bds with J. B. Da- 
vis ; Presb. 
Davis Thos. N. book-keeper ; dem ; from Ky. 
Dean John M. dem ; from Penn. 
Deis J. laborer; 1017 5th av; dem; Meth; 

from Germany. 
Deisenroth Anton, 4th av, between 13th and 

14th sts; dem; Lib; from Germany. 
Dcitz John, butcher; 1501 6th av; rep; Ger 
Deitzel H. physician; 213 21st st; Germany. 
DeLaby L. laborer ; 2620 8th av ; dem ; Cath ; 

from France. 
Dennis Geo. plasterer; cor 4th av and 2d st; 

rep ; from Germany. 
Derfiinger Tony, glass blower; 423 6th st; 

re]) ; Cath ; from Italy. 
Derrick Henry, 4th av, bet 22d and 23d sts; 

from Ireland, 



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Desdorta Heuiy, milkman ; 436 8th st ; Catli ; 
from Germany. 

Detzens M. 4tli av ; from Germany. 

Devine Tlios. 3d av ; dem ; Oath ; from Ire. 

Dexter Simon, farmer; Sec. 11 ; P. O. Rock 
Island ; rep ; Meth ; from Holland. 

Dickman F. cigar maker; 213 21st st; Gcr. 

Dickmau James, shoemaker ; 22d st, bet 5th 
and 6th avs ; Meth ; from Scotland. 

Deissenruth Wm. laborer ; 1116 9th av ; Cath ; 
from Germany. 

Diechman Fred'k, book-keeper; 3d av, bet 
10th and lltli sts; from Germany. 

Diengaldieu Phillip, butcher; Sec. 11; Ger. 

Diengaldien Phillip D. laborer; Sec. 11; 
from Germany. 

Dierolf Gotleib, laborer; 9th st, bet 7th and 
8th av; from Germany. 

Dillon Mrs. Millie, restam-ant; 119 18th st. 

Dimock Mrs. Julia, housekeeper; 29th st; 
from Conn. 

Dimick O. J. stock breeder; lud; from Otse- 
go, N. Y. 

Dittman Joseph, teamster ; 524 8th av ; dem ; 
Cath; from Germany. 

Diver H. 4th av, bet 2d and 3d sts. 

Dixon Jas. tailor ; 2d av ; dem ; Epis ; N.Y. 

Dixon John, clerk ; 410 9th st; rep ; born 111. 

Dixon Wm. 10th st, bet 3d and 4th avs. 

Doellinger G. A. 1412 3d av ; rep ; from Ger. 

Dodge Chas. merchant; 17th st and 7th av; 
dem ; Presb ; from Maine. 

DODGE C. E. Merchant Tailor ; Resi- 
dence cor 7th av and 17lh st ; born in Han- 
cock Co., Maine, Dec. 3, 1837; came to 
this Co. in 1852; Dem; Presb; married 
Margaret Edgington, Jan. 14, 1873; one 
child, Edwin R. ; has held olfice of City 
Clerk. 

Dodge Geo. book-keeper ; 4th av. 

Dodge Jacob, gardener ; dem ; Meth. 

Dodge Roscoe, Gardener ; dem ; Meth. 

Dodge S. book-keeper ; rep ; Meth. 

Dolly Timothy, blacksmith ; 0th av, bet 25th 
and 26th sts; dem; Cath; from Ireland. 

Dolson Gus, laborer; 413 4th st; rep; Luth; 
from Sweden. 

Don Alexander, 306 14th st ; rep ; Canada. 

DOX DAVID, Dealer in Stoves and 
Tinware; Residence, 408 14th st; born in 
Montreal, Canada, in 1836; came to this 
Co. in 1848; married July 1, 1874, to Miss 
A. Jackson ; has been Alderman. 

Don Robert, baker; 1513 2d av; Presb; Can. 

Don Wm. book-binder ; 306 14th st ; rep. 

Don Mrs. Wm. 308 14th st. 

Donaldson Austin, clerk, Rock Island House ; 
dem; born Illinois. 

Donaldson David, cor 4th av and 16th sts ; 
rep ; from Scotland. 



Donavan Daniel, laborer; 917 8th av; dem; 
Cath ; from Maine. 

Donnelly Daniel, assistant cook; Rock Is- 
land House. 

Dorey John, book-binder; P. O. Block ; Eng. 

Dougherty Cornelius, 2526 0th av; dem; 
Cath ; from Ireland. 

Dougherty Thomas, farmer ; Sec. 10 ; rep ; 
Pres; from Ireland. 

Dowley Wm. glass gatherer; 6th av, bet 7th 
and 8th sts ; rep ; from England. 

Dowling Mrs. Ann, seamstress ; 20th st, bet 
5tli and 6th avs ; Cath ; from Ireland. 

Dowling Wm. M. 7th av; from England. 

Downing Ambrose, moulder; 615 8th av; 
from England. 

Downing Chas. moulder ; 615 8th av ; Eng. 

Downing Geo. S. moulder; 615 8th av; Eng. 

Downing John, pattern maker; 615 8th av; 
from England. 

Downs Mrs. E. housekeeper ; 536 15th st ; 

from Penn. 
Downs Geo. F. capenter; 2d av; dem. 
Downs Geo. F., Jr. machinist ; 5th av, e of 

30th st ; rep ; from Mass. 
Downes Geo. F., R. R. fireman ; 24th st ; from 

Massachusetts. 
Downs Israel, carpenter; dem. 
Downes Nat. fireman ; 718 24th st; Mass. 
Doyle Wm. malster; 2218 3d av; Epis; Ire. 

DRAKE .T. !S. editor and proprietor of 
Argus ; 1705 3d av ; dem ; N. Y. 

Drake John, salesman ; 125 16th st ; Cath ; 
from England. 

Drake P. D. advt. manager Argus ; dem ; Lib. 

Drasen John, laborer; 11th st, bet 8th and 

9th av ; from Germany. 
Drayger Frank, 3d av, bet 33d and 33d sts. 
Drayton J. H. machinist; 2519 7th av; rep; 

Epis ; from Mass. 

Dringer Ernest, laborer; 6th av, bet 27th 

and 28th sts ; from Germany. 
Driscoll Dennis, 1126 3d av. 

Driskin John, laborer; 2503 5th av; dem; 
Cath ; from Ireland. 

Drost Simon, milkman ; 3d av, near 20th st. 
Drube Mrs. Carrie, restaurant; 1816 2d av; 
from Germany. 

Druckmiller Fred'k, painter ; 5th av, bet 14th 

and 15th sts; from Germany. 
Drum Mrs. 3d av. 

Dudley L. H. check clerk ; 2d av, e of 22d st ; 
rep ; from Ohio. 

Duer Andrew, baker ; 22d st, bet 5th and 6th 

avs; Luth; from Germany. 
Duer Chas. upholsterer; 7th av; Ind; Ger. 
Dutfield Mrs. Sarah, dressmaker; 231 17th 

st ; Meth ; from Virginia. 
Dugan Hugh, sawyer ; 2308 2d av ; born 111. 



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Dumbick G. sexton R. I. Cemetery; Sec. 11; 

ind ; Lib ; from Germany. 
Dungee F. G. tailor ; 18tli st ; bet 3d and 4th 

av; from Germany. 
Dunker A. F. bartender ; 4tli av ; dem. 
Dunker Gust, clerk, 2d av; dem. 
Dunker H. O. book-keeper; rep; Germany. 
Dunker W. H. cigar maker ; dem ; Germany. 

DUlfLAP ADOI.PHIJS, Farmer; 
Sec. 10; born in Jefterson Co., Ohio, June 
7 1815 ; came to this County in 1835 ; Rep ; 
Presb; owns 400 acres of land, valued at 
$16,000 ; son of Joseph Dunlap and So- 
phia Eberhard, his wife ; the former died 
Aug. 8, 1807, tlie latter, March 15, 1870, in 
this'Co. ; married Elizabeth, daughter of 
Peter and Sarah Carr, Aug. 27, 1840 ; she 
was born Sept. 15, 1822; have nine child- 
ren, Sophia M., Sarah, Joseph, Peter C, 
Elizabeth, Rebecca, Mary, Benjamin and 
Adolphus; Mr. Dunlap opened the first 
Gun Shop and manufactured the first gun 
made in this part of the State. 

Dunn Chas. stone cutter ; Cath ; from^Ireland. 

Dunn John B. laborer ; 2018 2d av ; dem ; 
Cath ; from England. 

Durfee W. A. bds Taylor House. 

Dutcher H. B. freight agent ; 2512 6th av ; 
rep;N. Y. 

Dutte Mike, laborer ; bds 4th av ; rep ; from 
France. 

EARHART MRS. :MARY ANN, house- 
keeper ; 1st St, bet 8th and 9th avs ; Cath. 
Eastman Fred'k, laborer ; 427 4th st ; rep ; 

Luth ; from Sweden. 
Eastman F. S. civil engineer ; 1st av ; rep. 
Eastman Gus, laborer ; 427 4th st ; rep ; Luth ; 

from Sweden. 
Eaton H. J. 4th av, bet 2d and 3d avs. 
Eaton Youel, engineer; 411 2d st; dem; 

Chris. 
Ecker Peter, laborer ; 1st av. 
Eckerman Anton, saloon ; 1st av, bet 18th 

and 19th st; from Germany. 
Eckhardt F. musician; 1408 4th av; Ger. 
Eddnar John, laborer ; 9th st, bet 6th and 

7th av ; from Germany. 
Eddy John R. moulder ; 4th av, bet 1st and 

2d st ; rep ; from Iowa. 
Edwall Peter, carpenter; 5th av, e of Swede 

College; rep; Luth; from Sweden. 
Efford Wm. stone cutter; 524 2Istst;rep; 

from England. 
Egan Dennis, laborer; 5th av, bet 15th and 

16th sts ; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. 
Egan Peter, section boss; 2611 5th av; dem; 

Cath ; from Ireland. 
Eggleston Wm. 2320 5th av; dem; Coim. 
Ehelers John, teamster; rep; from Germany. 
Ehleb A. W. cor. 4th av and 20th st ; rep ; 

born Illinois. 



Ehleb Fred, cor 4th av and 20th st ; rep ; II 
Ehlers Fred, 3d av. 

Ehlers George, butcher ; 1st av and 20th st ; 
from Germany. 

Ehrhorn Henry, ice dealer; 2518 3d av; Ger. 

Eihl Lawrence, butcher; 2621 8th av; dem; 

from France. 
Eihl M. butcher; 1817 2d av; from Germany. 
Elkin John H. carpenter; 16th st, bet 1st and 

2d avs ; dem ; from Ohio. 
Elliott M. A. telegraph operator; Ind. 
Ellis Dewitt, feed store; Ind; from Maine. 
Ellis James B. contractor; 3d av, bet 17th 

and I8th st; rep; from England. 
Emeigh Chas. S. barber ; 320 15th st; Ger. 
Emka Michael, salesman; 517 20th st; rep; 

Luth ; from Germany. 

Empka Harry, section boss ; 2d av and 21st 
st ; dem ; Germany. 

Endler Frank, cooper; 1st av and 20th st; 

from Germany. 
Engel Chas. cor 4th ["and 5th avs; dem; Ger. 
Engle Valentine, brewer ; 3022 5th av ; Ger. 
Entler John, carpenter; 20th st, s of 9th av; 

Cath ; from Germany. 
Eolst Julius, laborer; 5th av and 27th st; 

dem ; Luth ; from Denmark. 
Epperson John, laborer ; 8th av, bet 7th and 

8th sts; rep; Luth; from Denmark. 

EPSTEIK' I. Jeweler and Music Store; 
residence cor 4th av and 12th st; born in 
Germany, May 22, 1843; came to this Co. 
in 1865 ; Dem; a large. assortment of Or- 
gans and Pianos constantly on hand. 

Erkcolin John, painter; from Holland. 

Errett Wm. E. carpenter; 526 21st st; dem; 
Cath ; from N. Y. 

Evans Mrs. Anna, housekeeper; 415 21st st; 
from Wales. 

Evans Chas. laborer ; 2624 8th av. 

Evans Geo. F. clerk; 2d av,bet 13th and 14th 
sts ; rep ; Epis. 

Evans Jacob, 4th av. 

Evans Joseph, stone cutter ; 415 21st st ; rep ; 
from Wales. 

EVERETT J. E. Superintendent of 
Schools; residence, 20th st; born in Lick- 
ing Co., Ohio, Oct. 16, 1832; came to this 
County in 1873 ; Rep ; held the oftice of 
Couuty Sup't, in Iowa; was in army two 
years; married, Dec. 29, 1868, to Charlotte 
C. Faxon; has two children. 

Evving Jas. engineer; 6th a v, bet 24th and 
and 25th sts ; rep ; born Illinois. 

Exner Menas, laborer ; 4th av ; dem ; Ger- 
man. 

Exner Chas. 1725 4th av; from Germany. 

Exner Mrs. K. midwife; 2d av. 

Exner Sebastian, 15th st, bet 8th and 9th avs; 
from Germany. 



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279 



Eyster Geo. L. physician ; cor 2d av and 14tli 
St ; Epis ; from Penn, 

FAIRMON E. laborer; 2004 6tli av; rep; 
born Illinois. 
Fales Wra. H. clerk ; Rock Island House. 
Falin Franklin, cor 2d av and 14lli st; Ger. 
Falkinburg, Mrs. S. E. cor 4tli av and 17th 

St. 

Farlay John, laborer; 2114 5th av; dem; 

Cath ; from Ireland. 
Farran W. laborer ; Cath ; from Ireland. 

FARRELIu JOHN, Physician and 

Surgeon ; Office, 1G14 2d av ; Box 51G ; born 

in Franklin Co., Penn., Jan. 30, 1809 ; came 

to this Co. in 1861; Dem; Dr. Farrell 

makes a specialty of all Surgical Diseases; 

also Diseases of the Eye and Ear ; gi'adu- 

ated in Philadelphia in 1832. 
Farrell Mrs. Olive, housekeeper; 41G 9tli st; 

from Maine. 
Farrell Peter, mason; 1st av; dem. 
Farrell J. Seth, physician; 416 ^Uth st; rep; 

Bapt; born Illinois. 
Fasnacht Jacob, machinist; 20th st, s of 9th 

av ; dem ; Cath ; from Germany. 
Fasnacht Jno. carpenter ; 20tli st, s of 9tli av ; 

dem ; Cath ; from New York. 
Fassarl John, laborer ; 9th st, bet 6th and 7tli 

avs ; Cath ; from Germany. 
Feeley Patrick, policeman; 1416 4th av; 

dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. 
Feltges Henry, shoemaker ; 2026 5th av ; rep ; 

from Germany. 
Ferbus Wm. laborer ; 522 8th st ; dem ; Iowa. 
Ferris Robert, plumber; dem; Prot; Ire. 

FEZi.ER JOSEPH K. Druggist; 
Store cor 4tli av and 2d st; residence 6tli 
av, bet 13tli and 14tli sts ; member of lirm 
of Fezler & Wagner ; born in Philadeli)hia, 
Feb. 26, 1843; came to this Co. 1864; Dem; 
farmers and those wisliing anything in 
the line of paints, oils, or drugs, will do 
well to give this firm a call ; married Helen 
Piett, of Henry Co., Sept. 28, 1864 ; has 
three children. 

Fider A. G. confectioner; 3d av, betjlOth and 
11th sts; rep; from Germany. 

Fiebig Chas. locksmith; 17th st; Ind; Ger. 

FIEL1> J. R. C. Wholesale Notions; 
born New Haven Co., Ct., July 12, 1845 ; 
came to this Co. 1866; Dem; married Jen- 
nie E. Campbell, Oct. 29, 1864 ; has one 
child. 

Field M. G. salesman; Sec. 2; Epis; dem; 

from Connecticut. 
Field R. C, dem. 

FIELD S. K. W. Wholesale Notions; 
born New Haven Co., Ct., Oct. 17, 1843 ; 
came to this Co. 1863 ; Dem; Epis; mar- 
ried Charlotte E. Woodward, March 13, 
1872; she died Dec. 2, 1876; has three 
children. 



Findley G. R.'ink mnf'r; 1204 3d av. 
Findley Rev. John R. minister; 1204 3d av; 

dem; Presb; from Ohio. 
Findley Patrick, laborer; 15th av; dem; 

Cath ; from Ireland. 
Fisher Martin, cooper; 11th st, bet 8th and 

9tli avs ; dem ; Cath ; from Germany. 
Fischer Chas., 1906 3d av. 
Fischer Henry E. barber ; 3d av ; rep ; Ger. 
Fitzgerald Mrs. Mary, laundress; 429 22d 

st ; Cath ; from Ireland. 
Fitzpatrick James, farmer; Sec. 11; dem; 

Cath ; from Ireland. 
Fitzsimmous Hugh, laborer; 1st av; dem; 

from Germany. 
Fitzsimmons Hugh, moulder ; 26tli st, bet 5th 

and 6th avs ; Presb ; from Ireland. 
Fisher Jno. cigar maker; 733 15th st; dem; 

from Germany. 
Fink Frank, laborer; 226 22d st; dem ; Cath ; 

from Ireland. 
Finnigau Mrs. C. 2115 3d av; Cath; Ire. 
Firspin G. janitor; 5th av, e of Swede Col. 

rep ; from Sweden. 
Fisher Daniel, sawyer; 5th av, e of 30th' st 

rep; from Ohio. 
Fisher Fred, moulder; 1133 8th av; dem 

Cath ; from Germany. 
Flack Wm. bricklayer ; 618 9th st; rep ; Eng. 

FLAOEER COE. I>. W. Com- 
mander of the Military Post at Rock Is- 
land ; was born in N. Y., 1836 ; came to 
this Co. 1871 ; he was military student at 
West Point from July 1, 1856, till gradua- 
tion, June 24, 1861 ; entered the army as 
Second Lieutenant, but for distinguished 
services and bravery during the late war, 
has risen to his present rank ; he occupies 
the same position that the late Gen. Rod- 
man held previous to his death. 

FEAlfACjJAlV JOHX, Constable and 

Collecting Agent; residence 111 21st st; 

born in Ireland; came to this Co. 1856. 
Flegel Mike. 
Fleming A. F. bridge supt; 6tli av, bet 24th 

and 25th sts ; rep ; Presb ; from W. Va. 
Flood Wm., 10th st, bet 3d and 4th avs; 

Epis; from Scotland. 
Florence W. asst. clerk ; Hari^er House. 
Fohlman August 11. laborer; 2706 8th av; 

from Germany. 
Foley Thomas, butcher ; bds 3d av. 
Folker Jno. car repairer; 2d av, e of 22d st; 

from England. 
Folsom Chas., 4th av, bet 26th and 27th sts ; 

rep ; born Illinois. 
Folsom Edgar, cor 4th av and 12th st. 
Folsom Moses, carpenter; 4th av, bet 17th 

and 18tli sts. 
Folsom Natlianiel, cor 4th av and 12th st; 

rep ; from Maine. 



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Folsom H. D. clerk. 

Foot Russell, laborer; Sec. 2; ind; Epis; 

from Connecticut. 
Foss Anton, laborer; 623 lOtli st; Luth; 

from Norway. 
Foster Geo. sexton ; 722 24th st ; Meth ; Eng. 
Foster Jno. farmer ; 9tli st, bet 6th and 7th 

avs; rep; born Illinois. 
Foster Mrs. Mary N., bds 1st av. 
Fouser Henry, shoemaker; 1221 7th av; 

from Germany. 
Fox Wm. stone cutter ; ind ; Lib ; England. 
Frantz A. D. clerk; 23d st and 6th av; rep; 

from Maryland. 

Frazer E. G., 208 3d av; rep. 

Frazer Mrs. F. D., 16th st, bet 3d and 4th 
avs. 

Frazer Oscar B. book-keeper; 1208 3d av; 

rep; Presb. 
Frazzell J. W. student; 619 18th st; rep; 

Meth ; born Illinois. 
Frederick Andrew, machinist ; cor 3d av and 

12th st ; rep ; Presb ; from Germany. 
Frederick Chas. gardener; 213 21st st; Ger. 
FREDRICKSEX HI. Carpenter and 

Builder; residence 7tli av, bet 13th and 

14th sts ; born in Davenport, Iowa, Aug. 

3, 1845 ; came to tliis Co. 1866 ; Ind ; Luth ; 

married Annie Christensen, Dec. 7, 1871; 

has two children. 
Free Theodore, laborer ; 2212 2d av ; dem ; 

Cath ; from Germany. 
Freed Jno. O. shoemaker ; loth st, bet 3d 

and 4th avs ; rep ; from Pennsylvania. 

Freeman A. laborer ; 423 10th st ; rep ; from 

Sweden. 
Freeman Mrs. Hannah; 1200 3d av; Presb. 
Freeman J. L. merchant; 2211 6th av; rep; 

Meth ; from Vermont. 
Freeman Jno. tinner ; 225 18th st ; rep ; Iowa. 

Freestadt Frank W. laborer; 2618 8th av; 
from Sweden. 

Frey Peter, Sen., 2533 7th av; dem; Ger. 

Frey Peter, Jr., grocer ; 2533 7th av ; Tenn. 

FREY THEO. A. Principal of Rock 
Island Business College; residence 20th 
st; born in England, Feb. 21, 1848; came 
to this Co. 1871 ; Rep; Epis; was educated 
principally in England (spent two years 
at Oxford); has taught successfully for 
eight years; has been in liis present posi- 
tion six years; is also a wr&a^m Reporter ; 
wife was Martha L. Waters ; married Jan. 
1, 1873; one child. 

Frey Wm. grocer ; 2533 7th av ; Tennessee. 

Frej'singer Geo., retired ; 2201 6th av ; rep ; 
born Illinois. 

Frick M. C. brick-layer; 18lh st, bet 7th and 
8th avs; rep; Meth; from Pennsylvania. 

FRICK. M. C. Brick Contractor and 
Builder ; residence 7th st, bet 3d and 4th 



avs; born in Westmoreland Co., Penn., 

April 18, 1828; came to this Co. in 1835; 

Rep ; Meth ; married Margaret E. Rugh, 

Dec. 30, 1857 ; has six children. 
Friday Frederick, upholsterer ; 713 15th st ; 

from Germany. 
Fries P. wholesale liquors; 7th av and 18th 

st ; Cath ; from Germany. 
Frizzell Mrs. C. 3d av, l)et 18th and 19th sts. 
Frudell Jno. laborer; 2d st, bet 3d and 4th 

avs. 
Frysinger Benj. distiller; 1132 3d av; dem. 
Frysingcr Geo. distiller ; 12th st, bet 2d and 

3d avs ; dem. 
Fugel Henry, grocer; 1412 4th av; dem; 

from Germany. 
Fuhlendorf Henry, 1019 3d av; Germany. 
Fuller Thos. laborer ; 415 5th st ; rep ; Me. 
Fulton Abraham, harness-maker; 527 21st 

st; rep. 
Fulton Samuel, laborer; 510 2d st; dem. 
Furlong Wm. hotel-keeper; dem. 

GABRIEL DAVID, stone-cutter ; 533 21st 
st; from Wales. 
Gaetyer Christ. 3d av ; dem ; Germany. 
Gatfey Jno. car repairer ; 2d av, east of 22d 

st ; Cath ; from Ireland. 
Gager Reinhart, janitor; 507 7th av; Cath; 

from Germany. 
Gahagen W. J. watchman ; 8th av, bet 5th 

and 6th sts; rep; from Pennsylvania. 
Galloway Geo. F. blacksmith ; 427 14th st ; 

rep ; Bapt ; born Illinois. 
Gallup Paul W. 3d av and 4th st ; dem. 

GAET THOS. M. D. Physician; res- 
idence 1208 2d av; born in Lancaster 
Co., Pa., July 13, 1831 ; came to this Co. 
in 1862 ; Rep ; wife was Rebecca Patter- 
son ; married June 14, 1857 ; has three 
children; graduated at Berkshire Medical 
College, Mass., class of 1854-5 ; was Mayor 
of Rock Island one term. 

Gait Mrs. W. 1304 3d av. 

Gamble Peter, carpenter; 9th av, bet 19th 
and 20th st ; Cath ; from Germany. 

Gamble Wm. J. car driver; 5th av, e of 30th 
st; dem; born Illinois. 

Gansert G. J. merchant ; 2030 5th av ; rep ; 
from Germany. 

Gardener Jno. H. cor 4th av and 13th st. 

Gardener Chas. bds cor 3d av and 2d st. 

Gardner W. S. milk dairy ; dem ; Lib ; from 
Kentucky. 

Gaskell Jos. railroad j^aymaster; Harper 
House. 

Gater Alfred, merchant; 1721 2d av; Mass. 

Gates A. merchant; 310 14th st; dem; from 
New York. 

Gates S. S. merchant; 310 14th st; dem; 
from New York. 



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Gates M. K. merchant ; from Massachusetts. 
Gatze R. 3d av, bet 25th and 26th sts. 
Ganger Fred, cooper ; Germany. 
Gavin Hugh, hxborer; 018 17th st; dem; 

Presb; troni Scotland. 
Gayford A. B. photographer ; 1408 3d av ; 

Epis; from Enghind. 
Gearhart Carl, teamster; 5th av, bet 29th 

and 30th sts ; dem ; from Germany. 
Geiger Mathias, laborer; 1st av and 20th st; 

from Germany. 
Geisler Clias. laborer ; 813 5th st ; Germany. 
Gegenheimer Jacob, butcher; 205 21st st; 

from Germany. 
Genahl Fred, laborer ; from Germany. 
George Edward, traveler; bds 3d av. 
George Jno. 3d av ; dem ; from England. 
Gerchwiler C. carpenter; 14th st, bet 7th 

and 8tli avs ; from Switzerland. 
Gerser Chas. laborer ; 6th av, bet 13th and 

14th sts ; from Germany. 
Gertch Otto, saloon ; 10th st ; Germany. 
Gest Chas. laborer; 6th st, bet 6th and 7th 

avs ; Luth ; from Germany. 
Gest Fred, laborer ; 6th st, bet 6th and 7th 

avs ; Dem ; from Germany. 

GEST WIIililAlI H. Attorney at 
Law; residence 1203 2d av; born in 
Jacksonville, 111., Jan. 7, 1838 ; came to 
this Co. in 1843; Rep; Presb; wife was 
Eliza J. Shields ; has four children ; was 
County Superintendent of Schools for six 
years ; is now City Attorney. 

Getwall Beuj. laborer; 6th av, bet 7th and 
8th sts ; rep ; from Canada. 

Gibson Howard, 4th av, bet 17th and 18th 
streets. 

Gibson Mrs. 25th st, bet 3d and 4th avs. 

Gilmore Jno. glass-gatherer; 421 5th st; 
from England. 

Gilmore Jas. S. pork-packer; 1115 2d av; 
dem ; Ind ; born Illinois. 

Gilmore Wm. F. traveler; 412 4th av; dem; 
from Pennsylvania. 

Gingles xlndrew, carpenter; 1133 10th av; 
dem ; from Pennsylvania. 

Giugles Monroe, carpenter ; 1031 10th av ; 
Ind ; born Illinois. 

Ginnane Mrs. Bridget, housekeeper ; 6th av, 
bet 25th and 2Gth sts; Cath; born Illinois. 

Ginter Mrs. Ann, housekeeper; 1922 5th av; 
from Pennsjdvania. 

Glavaen Jno. laborer ; 412 4th st ; rep ; from 
Sweden. 

Glaw John, laborer ; 550 24th st ; rep ; Luth ; 
from Germany. 

Gleim Chas. 2d av; rep; from Pennsylva- 
nia. 

Gleim Geo. bds 2d av. 

Gleim Harry, bank collector ; bds 2d av. 



O li O C K H O F AliEXA^ DER, 

Milk Dairy; Sec. 7; born Jan. 1st, 1826; 

came to this Co. in 1852; owns 126 acres; 

married Miss Catharine Schneider, of 

Ciucmuati, Ohio, July 5, 1851 ; has five 

children, three sons and two daughters. 
Glockhof Louis, farmer; Sec. 7; dem; Ind; 

born Rock Island. 
Gotl" Fred, hostler ; 5th av, e of 30th st ; rep ; 

from Iowa. 
Gotf F. M. laborer; 908 7th av; dem; from 

Pennsylvania. 
Goldsmith J. E. merchant ; 1620 2d av ; from 

Germany. 
Good Chas. A. clerk ; 1st av. 
Goode John, farmer; Sec 14; dem; Ind; 

from England. 
Goodman D. saw-filer; 14tli st, bet 6th and 

7th avs ; rep ; from Pennsylvania. 
Goodman Wm. fisherman ; 2522 3d av. 
Gordon Byron, dentist; 5th av, e of Swede 

College ; rep ; from New York. 
Gorman Geo. L. policeman ; 1520 6th av ; 

from Iowa. 
Gorman Patrick, brakeman ; 3d av, bet 25th 

and 26th sts. 
Gorman Thos. conductor ; bds 1126 3d av. 
Gormley Peter, engineer ; 5th av, e of 30th 

st; dem; Cath; from Ireland. 
.Gormley Stephen, laborer; 24tli st, bet 6th 

and 7th avs ; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. 
Gottsman Peter, blacksmith; 407 2d st; 

dem ; from Germany. 
Gowan Geo. sawyer ; 408 4th st ; Rep ; from 

New Yorjv. 
Gramber P. dem ; Luth ; from Germany. 
Grady Patrick, laborer ; 6th av, bet 24th and 

25t'h sts; dem; Cath; from Ireland. 
Graham HQury, conductor ; bet 25th and 20th 

sts; rep; from Pennsylvania. 

GRAHAM JOHX \V. Brick-maker; 
Sec. 2; born in Pennsylvania, Aug. 20, 
1837; came to this Co. in 1854; Rep^ Ad- 
ventist; owns 3^2 acres; son of May berry 
Graham and Mary Smith, his wife ; was a 
volunteer in Co. H, 37th Regiment Illinois 
Infantry ; was at the battles of Pea Ridge, 
Prairie Grove, Siege of Vicksburg, and 
Spanish Fort; married Miss Rebecca 
Dunlap, Jan. 28, 1873; she was born 
April 9, 1852; has had three children, 
Clara and Carrie (twins) and Ella ; Carrie 
died Dec. 3, 1875. 

Graham Oliver, engineer ; 4th av ; rep ; born 
Illinois. 

Granere C. O. engineer Swede College; 
rep ; from Pennsylvania. 

GRAIS^ERE REV. €. O. Prof, of 
Latin and Swedish Languages at Augus- 
tana College; born in Sweden, Sept. 27, 
1844; came to this Co. in 1875; Luth; 
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position wliile tlie College was located at 
Paxton ; was educated atStockholm Gjmi- 
nasium; graduated in 1870; is pastor at 
Galva; married Sophia A. VYiborg, June 
4, 1871. 

Graves A. P. check clerk ; 2020 4th av. 

Graves Frank A. telegraph operator; 2620 
4th av. 

Graves O. 5th av. 

Graves W. shoe-maker ; 2109 5tli av ; from 

Germany. 
Gray T. E. 1925 5th av; dem; Maryland. 
Gray Geo. M. telegraph operator ; 1925 5tli 

av; dem; born Illinois. 

Gray J. M. switchman; 1923 5th av; dem; 
from Maryland. 

Gray Jos. prop of saw-mill; 29th st; dem; 

from Maryland. 
Gray Saml. retired ; 9th st, bet 7th and 8th 

avs; rep; Presb; from Ireland. 
Gray Thos. glass-blower ; 3d av, bet 8th and 

9th sts. 
Gray Wm. mnfr; 811 3d av. 
Green J. S. salesman; Harper House. 
Green Jeremiah, laborer; 1118 8th av; dem; 

Cath ; from Ireland. 
Green Jno. mason ; 14tli st, bet 7th and 8th 

avs ; dem ; from Germany. 
Green Wm.E. conductor; 7th av; bet 12th 

and 13tli sts; dem; born Illinois. 
Greenlee E. J. laborer; 416 4th st; rep; 

from Ohio. 
Green well Arthur ; salesman ; ind. 
Greenwell Samuel, dem ; from England. 
Gregg P. physician ; 7th av, bet 25th and 26th 

sts ; rep. 
Gregg Spencer, grocer ; 7th av, 25th and 26th 

sts; rep; Presb; born Illinois. 
Greuell Harvey, law student in Kenworthy 

& Beardsley's office; dem; Lib; 111. 

Grenell Jas., 219 18th st. 

GritlinMrs. washwoman; 1015 5tli av; Cath; 
from Ireland. 

Grime Jno. laborer ; dem. 

Grimm Henry, pattern maker; 2d av; dem; 

Lib; from Germany. 
Grisham Chas. mason; 424 12th st; rep; 

Missouri. 
Grogan Patrick, moulder; 114 16th st; dem; 

Cath ; from Ireland. 
Groom Geo. clerk; 223 21st st; rep; Luth ; 

from Pennsylvania. 
Groom Jno. K. clerk ; 223 21st st; rep; Bapt; 

from Penn.sylvania. 
Gross Ferdinand, varnisher; 535 21st st; 

from Germany. 

Gross Fred, grocer; 1310 3d av. 
Gross M. A. tinner; 6th av, bet 13th and 14th 
sts; Cath; from Germany. 

Grover Mrs. O. W. 1716 3d av. 



Guldenzopf Henry, boot and shoe manufac- 
turer; 912 2d av; rep. 

Guldenzopf Wm. shoemaker; bds 912 2d av; 

rep ; from Germany. 
Guibs C. H. conductor; Harper House. 
Guild A. M. prop. Rock Island House. 
Gustaphsen Peter, laborer; 503 3d st; rep; 

Luth ; from Sweden. 
Guyer Ed. Holmes, student; 730 19th st; 

rep; born Illinois. 
Guyer Mrs. Kate, housekeeper; 1st st, bet 

0th and 7th avs ; Luth ; from Switzerland. 

GITYER SAMlTEIi S. County Judge; 
residence cor 19th st and 7lh av; born ,in 
Mifflin Co., Penn., Dec. 20, 1814; came to 
this Co. in 1844; Rep; served as Sherilf of 
the Co. four years; married Annette 
Holmes, of Vermont, June 7, 1847 ; has 
two children. 

HAAS BARNEY, laborer ; 5th av, e of 
30th st ; dem ; from Germany. 
Haas Jacob, laborer; bds 2d av; rep; Ger. 
Hackett Jas. carpenter ; Otli av, bet 25th and 

26th sts ; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. 
Iladsell Frank, book-keeper; 5th av, bet 18th 

and 19th 'sts ; rep; Meth ; born Illinois. 
Hadsell Mrs. Sophronia, housekeeper; 5th 

av, bet 18th and 19th sts ; Meth ; N. Y. 
Haglund Chas. laborer; 423 10th st; rep; 

from Sweden. 
Hakan H. laborer ; 423 10th st ; rep ; Luth ; 

from Sweden. 
Hakes Geo., rep ; from Missouri. 

HAKES HOEMES, President ot 
Rock Island Paper Co., and Agent for 
Domestic and White Sewing Machines, R. 
I.; residence cor 19tli st and 6th av; born 
in Onida Co., N. Y., March 5, 1816; came 
to this Co. 1847 ; Rep ; Mr. Hakes was the 
oiiginator of the R. I. & P. R. R. ; was its 
tirst Superintendent; the first engine run 
over the road bore the name of Holmes 
Hakes ; was also the originator and is 
President of the beautiful Chippiannock 
(the Indian name for the place of the 
dead) Cemetery; married Almeda Riggs, 
of Ky., July, 1841 ; has four children. 

Hale Daniel, saloon; 1616 2d av; Illinois. 

Haley Isaac, preacher ; 12tli st, bet 8th and 9th 
avs; dem; from Virginia. 

Haley John, laborer; 4th av, bet 21st and 
22d sts ; Cath ; from Ireland. 

Halitzka Jos. butcher; 1817 2d av; Ger. 

Halkins J. D. gardener; from Germany. 

Hall Jno. laborer; 3d av, bet 25th and 26th 
sts. 

Hall J. M. agent; rep; from New York. 

Hall Perry, glass-blower; 410 5th st; dem; 
Cath ; from Ireland. 

Hamaker Geo. laborer; cor 4th av and 23d 
st; dem. 



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Hamaker Morris, laborer; 1713 2d av; dem ; 

from Pennsylvania. 
Hamerly Jacob, 5tli av, e of 30tli st; Penn. 
Hamerly Jos. M^agon-maker ; 5tli av, e of 30tli 

st; rep; from Pennsylvania. 
Hamilton Allen, engineer; 5tb av, bet 29tli 

and 30tli sts ; dem ; from Pennsylvania. 
Hamilton Benton, fireman ; 5tli av, bet 29tli 

and 30th sts ; dem ; from Iowa. 
Hamilton Clias. civil engineer; 125 ICtli st; 

rep ; from Pennsylvania. 
Hamilton Frank, engineer ; 5tli av, bet 29tli 

and 30th sts ; dem ; from Penn.sylvania. 
Hamilton L. D. carpenter; lltli st, bet 6th 

and 7th avs ; dem ; from Kentucky. 
Hamlin D. N. blacksmith; 911 23d st; rep; 

from Pennsylvania. 
Hammond Jacob, engineer; 4th av; dem; 

born Illinois. 
Hampton A. 11., cor 3d av and 9th st. 
Hanagan Jno. shingle maker ; 2308 2d av ; 

born Illinois. 
Haudshaw Martin, 3d st; dem; Cath; Ire. 
Hauicke Christof, stone-cutter; 213 21st st; 

from Germany. 
Hanley Jno. A. freight agent; -2527 7th av; 

from Missouri. 
Hansgen Chas. grocer; 848 20tli st; rep; 

Luth ; from Germany. 
Hanshaw Amelia, housekeeper; 8th av, bet 

13th and l4th sts; born Illinois. 
Hanshaw Emanuel, lireman; 2d av; dem. 
Hanshaw Henry, 4th av, bet 15th and 16th 

sts. 
Hanson Andrew, boat builder; 715 8tli av; 

rep; born Illinois. 
Hanson Jno. boat builder; 715 8th av; rep; 

from Sweden. 
Harder Hantz, laborer; 2628 8th av; rep; 

Luth ; from Germany. 
Harder Mrs. Sophia, housekeeper; 15th st, 

bet 8th and 9 th avs ; Luth. 
Hardin Chas. E. laborer; 9th st. bet -6111 and 

7th avs ; dem ; born Illinois. 
Hardin Jas. engineer ; 420 7tli st ; rep ; Eng. 
Harding Harris, salesman; rep. 
Hardin Zadoc, fireman; 5th av, e of 30th st; 

dem ; from Pennsylvania. 
Hardy Ed. barber; 4th av, bet 22d and 23d 

sts ; rep ; Bapt ; from Wisconsin. 
Hardy Jos., 4th av; rep; Bapt; from Wis. 
Hardy Jos. retired; 541 24th st; rep; Eng. 
Hardy J. L. painter ; 23d st, bet 3d and 4th 

avs. 
Harms Lothar, saloon; 1st av and 18th st; 

from German}^ 

HARPKR BKX. Proprietor and owner 
of the IlarjM'r House ; born in Philadel- 
phia, Feb. 12, 1817; came to this Co. 1850; 
Mr. Harper lived in his native city until 



14 years of age, then moved to Ohio, 
where he lived till 1843, when he went to 
Missouri, and was in the mercantile trade 
till he came to Rock Island; lie has been 
Mayor of Rock Island, and President of 
Board of Education; married Elizabeth 
Perkins, April 1, 1851; has six children. 

Harper Ben, Jr., student; Harper House. 

Harper W. A. Harper House. 

Harrison C. S. salesnuxn ; 1608 2d av ; rep ; 
from Ohio. 

Harrington J. A. laborer; 518 8th st; dem. 

Harrington M. J., 4th av, bet 14th and 15th 

sts. 

HARRIS OKORG^K W. Retired; 
residence 531 20tli st; born in SuflblkCo., 
N. y., Jan. 11, 1795 ; came to this Co. 1842 ; 
Rep ; Mr. Harris lived in Henry Co. from 
1837 to 1842; was Deputy Sheriff; Mr. 
Harris tells us of a time when he sent his 
team sixty miles to mill, and when it ar- 
rived at the place the dam had washed out 
and no grinding could be done, so he 
ground enough wheat in a coftee mill to 
feed sixty persons, and sifted it through 
linen gauze; he was in the war of 1812; 
Dec. 22, 1816, he married Mary A. Clark, 
of N. J.; she was born Oct. 20, 1795; died 
Jan. 10, 1870; has had fourteen children, 
two living. 

Harry Jno. clerk; 125 16th st; Presb. 

HARM>N Ij. F. Circuit Clerk; resi- 
dence 828 21st .st; born in Waldo Co., Me., 
March 7, 1839; came to this Co. 1850; 
Rep; Meth; wife was Carrie Barlow, born 
in Moline; married Aug. 31, 1864; has 
three children ; was in army two years. 

Hart Rev. J., 4th av, bet 8th and 9th sts; 
Meth. 

Hartman Chas. barber ; 1513 2d av ; rep. 

Ilartz Rudolph, .salesman; bds cor 4th av 

and 20th st; from Germany. 
Hartz Theo. clerk; bds cor 4tli av and 20th 

st; from Germany. 
Hartz Theo. cabinet maker; cor 4tli av and 

20th st; from Germany. 
Haskell Jno. laborer; 3d av, near 23d st; rep. 
Haskell Mrs. Mary, 1521 4th av. 
Hasselquist Joshua, Luth ; born Illinois. 

HASSEI.^^IIIST T. :Sf., JK I>. Pres- 
ident of Augustana College and Theologi- 
cal Seminary; born in south part of Swe- 
den, March 2, 1816 ; came to America in 
1852, to this Co. in 1875; Luth; was edu- 
cated in the University of Lund, in 1839; 
has special charge of Theological Depart- 
ment ; preached eleven years in the Swed- 
ish language in Galesburg; was President 
of this College twelve years while located 
at Paxton, 111. ; married Eva Cervin, May 
24, 1852; has three children; buried one 
daughter at the age of 19. 

Hass Mrs. Dora, 1028 4th av; Bapt. 

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Hass Fred, tiuner ; 1028 4tli uv ; dem ; Bapt. 
Hass Thos. tinsmith ; 4tli av. 
Hastings Jas. 13th st, bet od and 4th avs. 
Hater Henry, laborer ; 2308 2d av. 
Haverlaw Clirist. cooper; 538 15th st; rep; 
from Germany. 

HAVERSTICK I.. M. pottery-ware 
mnfr ; 23d st and Gth av ; rep ; from Penu. 

Hawes Claus, gas-malcer; 14th st, bet 7th 
and 8tli av ; from Germany. 

HAWES C. \V. City IVIarshal and Con- 
stable; residence 1110 3d av; born in 
Eock Island, 111., March 7tli, 1841 ; mar- 
ried Josephine B. Sanlpuugh, Dec. 10, 
1866 ; has two children ; served four years 
in army, two years as Major. 

HAWES 1>AVII>, Justice of thePeace ; 
residence cor 3d av and 11th st; born in 
Hampshire Co., Mass., Oct. 19, 1809 ; came 
to this Co. in 1835 ; Rep ; Bapt. 

HAWSES FKAKK B. Book-keeper; 
residence 2109 Gth av ; born in Bock Is- 
land, Nov. 14, 1844; married Elizabeth A. 
Rector, Oct. 12, 1875. 

Hawk Benj. engineer; 5th av, bet 29th and 
30th sts ; from Canada. 

Hawley Clias. E. book-keeper ; 5th av, bet 
17th and 18th sts ; rep ; Bapt ; New York. 

Hawley Jno. B. lawyer ; 5th av, bet 27th and 
28th sts ; rep ; Presb ; from Connecticut. 

Hawthorn Wm. baker; 2501 5th av; dem; 
from Maryland. 

HAYI>EN HElfKY. Justice of the 
Peace; born in Litchfield Co., Conn., Feb. 
28, 1818; came to this Co. in 1871 ; Rep; 
married, Feb. 25, 1845, Sophia B. Bow- 
man, who died Jan. 10, 1876; has two 
children. 

Hayes Edward, gardener ; dem ; Cath ; from 
Pennsylvania. 

HAYES WII. H. Insurance Agent; 
born in Plattsburg, N. Y., July 11. 1818; 
came to this Co. in 1860; Rep; Lib; his 
Avife was Calista Hatch; luis three chil- 
dren; has been Justice of the Peace. 

Haymaker Adam, carpenter ; dem. 

Head F. H. clerk; rep. 

Head S. A. cashier ; 9th av and 26th st ; rep ; 
from New Hampshire. 

Healey Wm. clerk; 7th av and 17th st; rep; 
from Pennsylvania. 

Heath Henry, laborer; 19th st; Ireland. 

Heath Harry J. dem ; from Ireland. 

Heckler Wm. carpenter; 1409 Gth av; from 
Maryland. 

Heding Jno. laborer; 5th av; rep; Luth; 
from Sweden. 

Heding Swan, laborer; 5th a, v, e of Swede 
College; rep; Luth; from Sweden. 

Hedlig Peter, laborer; 8th av, bet 6th and 
7th*st ; rep ; Luth ; from Sweden. 



Heeder John, laborer; 619 9th st; Luth; 

from Germany. 
Hein Mrs. 22d st, bet 3d and 4th avs. 
Hein Phillip, 4th av, bet 19th and 20th sts; 

dem ; from Germany. 
Heisel Mrs. Mary, cor 4th av and 13th st. 
Heinsfurter Isaac, clothier; cor 3d av and 

11th st; dem; from Germany. 
Heitahrencl Henry, painter ; 4th av ; rep. 
Heitahrend Christ, laborer; rep; Luth; 

from Germany. 
Heitahrend Richard, carpenter; 4th av, bet 

8th and 9th sts ; from Germany. 
Helfrich Mak, shoemaker; 1123 8th av; 

dem ; Cath ; from Germany. 
Helwig Simon, laborer ; 1st av and 20th st ; 

rep ; from Germany. 
Hencli Thomas, minister ; 619 23d st ; rep ; 

Presb ; from Pennsylvania. 
Henderson Chas. hostler ; 5th av, e of 30th 

st; rep; born Illinois. 
Henderson A. bds 2109 3d av. 
Henderson Homer, artist; Masonic Temple. 
Henderson Jno. horse-trainer ; 9th st, bet 3d 

and 4th avs ; from England. 
Henderson Wm. 619 18th st; dem. 
Hendle Apple,- stone-cutter ; 2534 6th av ; 

rep ; Cath ; from Germany. 
Ilendreu S. B. painter; 424 11th st; dem; 

]\Ieth ; from Kentucky. 
Hendrickson Jno. laborer; 515 20tli st; rep; 

from Germany. 
Hendrickson Henry, teamster; deni; Lib. 
Heneke Chas. laborer; 5th av, e of 30th st; 

rep ; Luth ; from Germany. 
Ilengstler C. P. wholesale cigars and to- 
bacco; 2d av. 
Hengstler Chas. machinist; 226 20th .st; 

from Germany. 
Hennings Wm. laborer; dem; Cath; from 

Gei'many. 
Ilenris Frank, brick-layer; 6th av, bet 27th 

and 28th sts ; from Germany. 
Henry Geo. W. grocer; cor 2d av and 13th 

st ; dem ; Lib. 
Henshaw Martin, laborer; 742 14th st; Lutli ; 

from Switzerland. 
Hensliaw Wm. laborer; 742 14th st; from 

Switzerland. 
Ilensheen D. laborer; 5th av, e of Swede 

College; from Germany, 
ilcnsler M. laborer; 9th st, bet 3d and 4tli 

avs; Cath; born Illinois. 
Ilensler Valentine, painter; 9tli st, bc't (llli 

and 7th avs ; rep ; from Mo. 
Heorath (tco. butcher; 4th av, bet 22d and 

23d st; from Germany. 
Ilerkert Augu.st, Dept SherilT and Janitor; 

3d av; dem; Lib. 
Herman A. blacksmith; 2d av. 



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Herzog Willis, head-waiter in Rock Island 

House. 
Hesley Daniel, bds 2d av, bet 16tli and 17tli 

streets. 
Hesley Jacob, Jr. bds 2d av, bet IGth and 

17th sts. 
Hesly Jacob, saloon; 1616 2d av; Switz. 
Heterberg A. laborer ; 7th av, bet 4th and 5th 

sts ; rep ; from Sweden. 
Heverling Jno. painter. 
Hewitt Edward, glass-maker ; 2d st, bet 3d 

and 4tli avs. 
Hickey Martin, plasterer ; 5th av, e of oOtli 

st ; rep ; Cath ; from New York. 
Hideman Christ, laborer; 6th st, bet 8th and 

9th avs ; from Germany. 
Hideman Jno. laborer ; 801 8th av ; dem ; 

from Germany. 
Hildebrand Chas. brewer ; 3022 5th av ; dem ; 

from Germany. 
Hildebrand Thos. painter; 2731 7th av; rep; 

from Pennsylvania. 
Hildebrand T. B. painter; 7th av, bet 27th 

and 28th sts; rep; from Pennsylvania. 
Hill A. F. blacksmith; 2622 8th av; rep; 

from Sweden. 
Hill A. J. cooper; 427 9th st; dem; Ohio. 
Hill Fred. T. clerk; rep; Bapt; from Ohio. 
Hills H. H. carpenter; 13th st, bet 5th and 

6th avs ; dem ; born Illinois. 
Hill Mrs. Mattie, cor 4th av and 23d st. 
Hillflnger Fred, harness-maker; 736 15th st; 

rep ; Lnth ; from Germany. 
Hillier David, merchant; Commercial st, bet 

15tli and 16th sts; rep; Bapt; Nova Scotia. 
Hillier Jos. carpenter; 4th av, bet 8th and 

9th sts. 
Hilton Edgar, millwright; 603 23d st; dem; 

from Maine. 
Hilton Wm. E. engineer ; 2901 5th av ; dem ; 

from Maine. 
Hindberg C. G. dentist; 215 17th st; Luth; 

from Sweden. 
Hinke August, paver; 7th av, bet 12th and 

18th sts ; Luth ; from Germany. 
Hinkley A. B. engineer; Swede College; 

rep; from Vermont. 
Hitchcock Mrs. Jane, 4th av, bet 20th and 

21st sts. 
Hodges F. J. clerk ; 3d av ; rep ; Presb ; born 

Illinois. 
Hodges H. J. bds Taylor House. 
Hodges H. S. ink mnfr; cor 3d av and 12th 

st; rep. 
Hodges Jas. lawyer; cor 3d av and 13th st; 

rep ; from Michigan. 
Hodges Mrs. Saml. cor 3d av and 12th st; 

Cong. 

'HOI>GSOX CHAS. E. Insurance 
Agent ; ottice Buford's Block ; represents 



many of the leading insurance companies, 
both fire and life; born in Onondaga Co., 
N. Y., March 16, 1856; came to this Co. 
in 1870. 

Hodgson W. H. blacksmith ; 1st av and 10th 
st; rep. 

Hoefer Fred, bar-tender; 1819 2d av; from 
Iowa. 

HOFF]fIA:XXA5fDREAS, Retired; 
born in Bavaria, April 10, 1824; came to 
this Co. in 1849 ; Dem ; Luth ; wife was 
Catharine Applehans, born in Amstead, 
Aug. l(i, 1822, came to this countrj^ in 
1850 ; they have two sons, Edward, born 
in Rock Island, May 2, 1854, and Robert, 
born in Rock Island, April 18, 1858 ; they 
were married Aug. 24, 1850. 

Iloft'man Andrew, butcher ; 404 18th st; dem ; 
IjUth ; from Germany. 

Hoffman Edward, ships clerk; 404 18th st; 
dem; Luth; born Illinois. 

IIofl^"mau Geo. A. laborer; 2512 4th av; Cath; 
from Germany. 

Hoffman Maj. E. civil engineer; cor 2d av 
and 11th st; rep. 

Hofl^an Philip, clerk; cor 4th av and 17th 
st; dem; born Illinois. 

Hoffman Simon, cooper; 1714 4th av; ind; 
froui Germany. 

Hogan Mrs. Elizalieth, dressmaker; 2211 5th 
av; Cath; from Canada. 

Hogan Matthew, blacksmith; 2109 3d av. 
Ilogau Thos. laborer ; 226 22d st ; dem ; Cath ; 
from Ireland. 

Hogg J. C. labcn-er ; 6th av, bet 25th and 26th 

sts ; rep ; Meth ; from Ohio. 
Ilohman Andrew, beer manufticturer, 414 

10th st ; dem ; Cath ; from Germany. 
Holcomb J. R. messenger; cor 3d av and 

16th St. 

Holcombe Rev. T. I. minister; 1817 6th av; 
Epis; from N. Y. 

Holdorf Wm. manufacturer; 4th av, bet 21st 
and 22d sts ; dem ; from Germany. 

Holland H. 11. foreman ; 5th av, e of 30th st; 
from W. Virginia. 

Hollings John, laborer; 1st av and 20th st; 
froni Germany. 

Holmes I. N. architect; 1608 2d av;rep; 
from Ohio. 

Holmes T. S. conductor ; Harper House. 

Holmes W. H. printer; 213 21st st. 

Holmes W. R. teamster; 510 2d st; rep; 

Presb ; from Michigan. 
Holond John, 3d av, bet 25th and 26th sts. 
Holt Orrin S. book-keeper; dem; born 111. 
Holtburg John P. carpenter; 427 22d st; 

rep ; from Sweden. 

Hoi ton Isaac, painter ; 415 21st st; dem ; Eng. 

Holtzhammer Peter, laborer ; 2d st and 6th 
av ; dem ; Cath ; from Germany. 



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Homan Nicholas, laborer; 40G 7tli av; Catli; 

from Germany. 
Hoover G. W. 13th st, bet 3d aud 4th avs. 
Hoover Jas. clerk ; 4th av. 
Hoover L. D. 4th av. 
Hoover Mat. 312 23d st. 
Hoover S. W. 4th av. 
Horstmann Glaus, tailor; 14th st, bet 7th aud 

«th avs ; from Gerniauy. 
Hortou Johu, laborer; 6th av, bet 12th and 

13th sts; rep; born Illinois. 
Howard Jas. carpenter ; 1409 6th av ; dem ; 

Cath; from Ireland. 
Howe Clias. engineer ; 2202 2d av ; dem. 
Howell Jos. A. 30th st ; rep ; from N. Y. 
Hoj-t R. C. book-keeper ; 725 23d st ; rep ; 

Presb ; from N. Y. 
Huber Geo. clerk; 915 4th av; rep; born 111. 
Huber Godfre}", laborer ; 702 5th st ; dem ; 

Cath ; from German}'. 
Huber Iguatz, brewer; 2314 3d av; dem; 

Cath. 
Huber J. K. 915 4th av ; rep. 
Huber Joseph, engineer ; 5th av, e of 30th st ; 

dem ; from German}'. 
Huber M. laborer ; dem ; from Germany. 
Huesing August, merchant, ex-sheriti"; dem ; 

Lib. 
Huggins Chase H. 2d av; rep; Presb. 
Hughes Jas. laborer ; 421 8th st ; dem ; Cath ; 

from Irelaud. 
Hughes Johu, machinist; 2530 5th av; dem; 

Cath ; from Irelaud. 
Hughes Thomas, laborer; 114 16th st; dem; 

Cath; from Ireland. 
Huldorf John, carj^enter ; 906 12th st ; dem ; 

from Germany. 
Hull Alvin, livery stable; 534 23d st; rep; 

Spiritualist. 
Hull II. P. retired; 5th av, e of 30th st; dem; 

Epis ; from England. 
Hull John H. ice dealer; 1318 1st av; rep; 

from Penn. 

mjlil>« S. >^. Constable; residence 1320 
1st av ; born in Washington Co., Pa., Apr. 
15, 1849 ; came to this Co. in 1859 ; Rep ; is 
a member of the firm of Hull & Barker, 
Ice Dealers, both Wholesale aud Retail ; 
he has been policeman ; married Mary H. 
]\IcCoushie, Nov. 20, 1874; has one boy. 

llulsbriuk Henry, clerk, 21st st; bet 3d aud 
4th av. 

Ilult August, blacksmith; cor 4th avand 5th 

St. 

Hunter David, moulder; 4th av, bet 8th aud 

9tli sts. 
Himter I^^dward, j-taiutcr ; bds cor 2d av and 

7th St. 
Huntley II. farmer; Sec. 10; dem; Meth; 

from jMaine. 



Hurley Mrs. Mary, cor 3d av and 22d st. 
Hurst E. W. book-keeper ; 6th av, bet 20th 

and 21st st; dem; Meth; born 111. 
Hurst Wm. carpenter; 538 21st st; dem; 

Meth ; from Delaware. 
Huse C. laborer; rep; from Germany. 
Huss Claus, carpenter; 24th st, bet Gtli and 

7th avs ; rep ; from G ermany. 
Huss John, 1918 3d av. 
Huston Chrispin, laljorer; 7lh av, bet 6th 

and 7th sts; rep; born Illinois. 
Ilutlimake M. carpenter; 3d av, bet 21st aud 

22d St. 
Hutt Fletcher, sawyer; 29th st; rep. 

ILL FRANK, wagon maker; 17th st, s of 
7th av ; dem ; Catli ; from Gern\any. 

IGI.EHAKT M. R. Marble Works; 
Office, cor 16th st and 4th av; residence, 
18t]i st, bet 5th aud 6th avs; born in Daven- 
port, Iowa, Jan. 2Sth, 1852; Mr. Iglehart is 
skilled in the art of designing, carving 
and cutting of marble aud grauite, and all 
kinds ot Cemeterj' work. 

Ihrig Jacob, 4th av. 

Ihrig Wm. baker; 1318 5th av; dem; Ger. 

lUing E. machinist; 554 24th st; rep; Presb; 
from England. 

Imhoff Nicholas, teamster ; 313 21st st ; dem ; 
born Illinois. 

Imhos Nicholas, mason; 8tli av, bet 7th aud 
8th sts; dem; from Germany. 

lappe IT. C. mattress maker; Post Office 
Block ; Luth ; froiu Germany. 

JACKSON E. laborer; 55th av; rep; Luth; 
from Sweden. 
Jackson Geo. W. laborer; Sec. 11 ; rep ; ^leth ; 

from Louisiana. 
Jackson J. C. engineer; 2714 6th av; dem; 

from Ohio. 
Jackson M. clerk ; dem ; from N. Y. 

JACKSOX S. P. Lumber Dealer; 
resideuce, cor 14th st and 3d av; born in 
Shawneetown, May 4, 1827; came to this 
Co. in 1836; Rep; Meth; was in armj' four 
and one-half years; was Capt. of Co. A., 
20th AVls. Volunteers; was badly wounded 
at tiie second battle of Bull Run; was in 
Libl)y Prison lO^., months; married .Mary 
J. Evans, Dec. 23,1846; has three chiklreii, 
William N., Mary S., aud Anna S. 

JACKSO:\ ^VI I.I.I AHf, Attorney; 
residence, 816 20th st; born in Liverpool, 
Eng., Aug. 14, 1834; came to this Co. in 
1851 ; Rep; Meth; member of the firm of 
Sweeney & Jackson ; married Jennie E. 
Sammis, May 21, 1863; has two children. 

Jacobs Emir, cigar maker 1st av, bet 18th 
and 19th sts; from Denmark. 

Jacobs O. laborer; 4th av, bet 15th and 16th 
sts. 



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Jacobson Ami, cigar maker; 2505 5tli av; 

from Germany. 
Jacol)soii Edwin, laborer; 409 21st st; rep; 

from Nor\va_y. 
James Mrs. S. A. 20tli st, bet 3d and 4tli avs. 
Jarvis Chas. 3d av; dem. 
Jarvis W. IST. dem. 
Jasper Claus, saloon ; 15tli st, bet 8th and !)tli 

avs; from Germany. 
Jeffrey Thos. brakcman; cor IGtli st and 4tli 

av. 
Jenlvens C. laborer; 2111 5th av; Germany. 
Jennings E. T. carpenter; 813 14th st; rep; 

Lutii ; from Canada. 
Jennings Henry, salesman ; 543 23d st; dem ; 

from Penn. 

Jewell Wm. H. engineer; 2f)0G 4tb av. 

Johnson Andrew, tailor; 22d st, bet 3d and 
4th avs. 

Johnson C. teamster; 806 Cth av; Sweden. 

Johnson Charles, laborer; 423 10th st; rep; 

Jjiith; from Sweden. 
Johnson E. F. bds 1G20 3d av. 
Johnson E. Gus. laborer; 617 10th st; rep; 

Meth; from Sweden. 
Johnson Ed. IT. express messenger ; 541 20th 

St. 

Johnson Frank, printer; 2113 5th av;rep; 

from Penn. 
Johnson Frank, laborer; 213 21st st;'Sweden. 
Johnson Gus, laborer; 815 6th av; Lutli; 

from Sweden. 

Johnson Gus. polisher; ;416 11th st; rep; 
from SAveden. 

Johnson Gust, laborer; 921 7th av; rep; 

Luth; from Sweden. 
Johnson Henry, laborer; 417 7th st; rep; 

Luth ; from Sweden. 
Johnson J. B. wood turner; 7th av, bet 14th 

and 15th sts; dem; Luth; from Sweden. 
Johnson J. F. 1806 2d av; dem; England. 
Johnson J. Hugh, laborer; 16th st, bet 5th 

and 6th avs ; rep ; from Pennsylvania. 
Johnson Jas. soap-maker ; rep;Presb; Irel'd. 
Johnson Jas. F. yard-master; dena; Ohio. 
Johnson Jno. laborer; cor 3d av and 22d st 
Johnson Jno. A. shoemaker; 421 21st st; 

rep; Bapt; from Sweden. 
John.son Jno. E. laborer ; 921 7th av ; rep ; 

Luth ; from Sweden. 
Johnson Jos. teamster ; dem ; from Penn. 
Johnson Nelson, teamster ; 524 9th st ; rep ; 

Luth; from Sweden. 
Johnson Oscar, gardener; 732 24th st; Meth; 

rep ; from Sweden. 

Johnson Peter, laborer; 520 9th st; rep; 
Luth ; from Sweden. 

Johnson Erasmus, laborer ; 705 3d st ; from 
Denmark. 



Johnson W. F. cashier; 1713 2d av; rep; 

fron\ Ireland. 
Johnson Walter, editoi-; lllh st, bet 6th and 

7th avs ; rep ; from England. 
Johnston Andrew, glass works ; 3069 bet 3d 

and 4th avs ; rep ; from New Jersey. 
Johnston Jas. cor 2d av and 15th st; rep ; 111. 
Johnston Jas. tinner; rep. 

JOUXSTOX JO^iKPlI, Retired; 

Itoni in Allegheny Co., Pa., Nov. 7, 1805; 
came to this Co. in 1833; Dem; held the 
offices of Street Commissioner, City Mar- 
shal, Town Trustee; married JMargaret 
Anderson, August, 1832; one child. 

Jolmslon J. R. merchant ; 5th av, bet 17th and 
ISth sts ; dem ; from Pennsylvania. 

Johnston J.W. salesman ; 5th av, bet 17th and 
18th sts; dem; Prcsb; born Illinois. 

Johnston Thos. Town Clerk; 2d av; I'ep. 

Johnston T. A. shoemaker; 541 15th st; 
re]); Presb; from Maryland. 

Johnston AVm. engineer; 17th st, s of 7th av; 
rep. 

Johnston Wm. A. 2d av, bet 15th and 16th sts ; 
rep ; Presb. 

Johnston AVm. M. engineer; 2909 5th av; 
rep ; from Scotland. 

Jones Burton, brakcman ; 2713 6th av. 

Jones Daniel J. laborer; 2939 5tli av; rep; 
Presb; from Wales. 

Jones Mrs. Eliza, gardening; Bapt; from 
Philadelphia. 

Jones Geo. carpenter; 2717 ■6th av; dem; 
from Sweden. 

Jones J. T. wagon-maker; 24th st; dem; 
from Wales. " ' 

Jones Jno. laborer ; hth av, bet 3d and 4th sts ; 
rep; from Iowa. 

Jones Milton, part prop. Argus; 23d st and 
7th av; dem; from Ohio. 

Jones R. S. bricklayer; 618 9th st; dem; 
j\Ietli ; from New York. 

Jones Samuel, brush-maker; 9th st, bet 6th 
and 7th avs ; rep ; from New York. 

Jordan W. H. agent; bds 4th av. 

Joseph Chas. laborer; 810 7th av; dem. 

JITI>GE W. H. Superintendent and 
Secretary of Rock Island Gas Co.; office 
cor 17th st and l.st av; residence 1300 3d 
av; born in St. Charles, Mo., Aug. 30, 
1844; came to this Co. in 1877; "Dem'; was 
previous to coming here Supt. Carondelet 
Gas Works, South St. Louis ; also Atchi- 
son Gas Co., Kan ; married Lizzie J. Sig- 
erson, Dec. 1, 1870. 

JITERCtJEXS C. Painter; residence 5th 
av, bet 21st and 22d sts ; born in Germany, 
Feb. 26, 1851; came to this Co. in 1873; 
Dem ; Luth ; all kinds of painting done to 
order; makes a specialty of Sign Fainting 
and House Graining; married Louise 
Boehmke, May 15, 1874 ; one child. 



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June Reubcu, laborer ; dera. 
Junge Julius, saloon; 1819 2d av; Prussia. 
Justin R. W. yard-master; 2412 Gth av; dem; 
from Connecticut. 

KAHLKE J. J. 4tli avand 2d st; rep; 
liapt. 
Kahlke Wm. J. book-keeper; 1st av; rep; 

Eapt. 
Kaiii Godfrey, laborer; 712 7tli av; rep; 

Lutli ; from Germany. 
Kaiser Wm. laborer; 515 2d st; dem; Luth; 

from Germany. 
Kale Mrs. Mary, 700 2d av. 
Kane Ed. laborer ; Gth av, bet 12th and 13tli 

sts; dem; Catli ; from Ireland. 

Kane Jas. laborer ; 22d st ; Cath ; Ireland. 
Kane Levi, supt. cotton mill, Milan; Presb; 

from Massachusetts. 
Kane M. 1013 3d av; ind ; Cath; Ireland. 
Karucy Jno. laborer; 725 15th st; Cath; 

from Ireland. 
Katins: Edward, laborer; 4th av, bet 10th and 

llthsts. 
Kaupke F. H. traveler; 1218 3d av. 
Kauffman J. H. manufacturer ; 9th st ; rep ; 

Meth; from Pennsylvania. 
Key Wm. shoemaker; 4th av, bet 21st and 

22d sts; rep; from German. 

KEATOK S. J. Lumber Dealer; resi- 
dence cor 2od stand 2d av; born in Hoiies- 
dale, Penn. 

Keeley Edward, clerk ; cor 4th av and 12th 
st ; dem ; Cath . 

Keeley Jno. engineer; cor 4th av and 12tb 
st ; dem ; Cath. 

KEI.I.ER GTAh M.. M. I>. Physi- 
cian; residence llGl 3d av; born in Penn., 
Majr 14, 1842; came to this Co. in 1857; 
Pep; Presb; owns 80 acres, value $5,000; 
married Mary E. Boyer, Jan. 21, 1871 ; one 
child; graduated in medicine at Iowa 
State University, class of 1873-4; two years 
in army hospital. 

Kellerstrass F. W. wholesale grocer; 1811 
2tl av ' Meth ; from Germany. 

Kelley David, 1110 3d av; Presb. 

Kelley Edward, laborer; 114 16th st; dem; 
Catb ; from Ireland. 

Kellev Jas. laborer; 22d st; dem; Cath; 
from Ireland. 

Kelly Ed. laborer; 2109 3d av. 

Kelly Geo. laborer; 417 22d st; dem; Cath; 
from Ireland. 

KEIil.Y .TAMES, Dealer in Boots 
and Slioes; residence 918 3d av; born in 
Ireland, Jan. 12, bS35; came to this Co. 
in 1850; Pep; Presb; is memlter of the 
firm of Kelly & Ueticker ; married Rebecca 
Ash., May 20, 1859 ; four children. 



Kelly Joseph J. switchman; 29th st; dem; 

Cath ; from Ireland. 
Kelly J. S. ; from New York. 
Kelly Patrick, fireman ; cor 4th av and 25th 

st ; Cath ; from Ireland. 
K(*lly Patrick, porter ; Harper House. 
Kelly Washington, fireman; 2d av. 
Keml)le S. S. principal schools; 4th av, bet 

10th and 11th sts; rep; Bapt. 
Kendall R. D. 4th av ; rep ; Meth ; New York. 
Kendall T. F. carpenter; 409 2d st; rep; 

Adv; from New York. 
Kendell Benj. painter; cor 6th av and 22d 

st ; rep ; from Germany. 
Kennedy Jas. carpenter ; 6th av, bet 24th 

and 25th sts; dem; Cath; frcmi Ireland. 
Kennedy Jas. laborer; 230 22d st; dem; 

Cath ; from Ireland. 
Kenned}' Patrick, bricklayer; 6tli av, bet 

24tli and 25th sts; dem; Cath; from Irel'd. 
Kennedy Thos. laborer; 22d st, bet 5th and 

Gth avs; dem; Cath; from Ireland. 
Kennedy Wm. harness-maker; 512 21st st; 

from Ireland. 

KEX^VOltTHA" & KEAR1>S- 

JiEY, Attorneys; J. M. Beardsley, J. T. 

Kenworthy ; ofilce. Masonic Temple, cor 

18tli st and 2d av; residence old Gth av, 

head of 22d st. 
Keosager Geo. car driver; 5th av, e of 30tli 

st ; dem ; Catli ; from France. 
Kernes Wm. brick-maker; 5th av, e of 30th 

st ; dem ; from Iowa. 
Kerr Jos. H. pattern-maker ; 5th av, e of 30th 

st; dem; from Mar\dand. 
Kerr W. J. livery; 2d av; dem; from Penn. 
Kerser Jacob, 1620 3d av; rep. 
Kcrser T. B. 1620 3d av. 
Keyes Henry, plasterer; 2610 3d av; Illinois. 
KIEMHV Jj. Dry Goods Mercliant; 

residence 1719 2d av; born in Germanv, 

Oct. 24, 1831; came to this Co. in 1854; 'is 

proprietor of Rock Island Knitting Works. 
Killman David, stone-cutter; 2dav; rep. 
Kimljall B. II.; dem; from New Hampshire. 
Kimball liobt. laborer; 91G 8th av; dem; 

Cath; from Germany. 
Kinfick 'i'hos. laborer; 2G07 5th av; Cath; 

from Ireland. 
King Cyrus II. clerk; 431 14th st; rep; born 

Illinois. 
King Eliza, weaver; 5th av, bet lltli and 

15th sts; Cong; born Illinois. 
King Israel, drayman; 7th av, bet 14th and 

15tii sts; dem; from Germany. 
King Jno. A. brewer; cor 3d av and 4th st. 
King Jos. br(;wer; cor 3d av and 4tli st. 
King Peter, engineer; atli av, e of 30tli st; 

rep; from Penn. 
King Robert, laborer; dem; Prot; Mass. 



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King Will. M. carpenter; rep; Chris; born 

Illinois. 
Kiuner Henry, plasterer; 436 lltli st; rep; 

born Illinois. 
Kiuner Malinda, housekeeper; 1310 5th av; 

Meth ; from France. 
Kinuer Martin, painter; 1316 5tli av; dem; 

born Illinois. 
Kinney Darius F. gardener; rep; Metli ; 

from Virginia. 
Kinney Jas. laborer; 1506 6tli av; dem; 

Catli ; from Ireland. 
Kinney Michael, stone-cutter; 2110 5th av; 

dem ; Cath ; trom Ireland. 
Kinsky C. M. stone-cutter ; 6th av, bet 25th 

and 20th sts; from New York. 
Kirlv Albert, harness-maker; 2117 5th av; 

rep; Chris. 
Kirkpatrick Mrs. Elizabeth, 1111 3d av; 

Bapt. 
Kiskadden Juo. laljorer; rep; Presb. 
Kjallbarg Jno. laborer; 22d st, bet 5tli and 

Otli avs; rep; Luth; trom Sweden. 
Kleniau H. C. 4tli av, bet 19th and 20th sts. 
Klemen C. W. clerk ; 213 21st st; C4eriiiany. 
Klcyla Jerome, glass-flattener; 710 2d av; 

rep. 
Kleyla Juo. 710 2d av ; rep ; Germany. 
Kline Frank, laborer; 2705 7th av; dem; 

Catli ; from Germany. 
Knickerbocker A. E. bar-tender; 1421 4th 

av; dem. 
Knight Robt. laborer ; 5th av, bet 27th and 

28th sts; Epis; from Ireland. 
Knott L. S. dealer iu implements; rep; 

Meth ; from Penn. 
Knowlton Wm. 4th av, bet 20th and 21st sts. 

K^'^OX C 15. Uaidertaker; residence cor 
20th si ami 4th av; born iu Hampden Co., 
Mass., June 27, 1818; came to this Co. in 
1841 ; liep ; Meth ; married Mary Gorham, 
June !), 1839 ; lias four children. 

Knox Sam. undertaker; 4th av; rep; born 
Illinois. 

Kock Anthony, butcher ; cor 3d av and 9lh st. 

Kock Frederieh, carpenter; 1208 4th av; 
Presb ; from Germany. 

Kock Jno. 4tli av, bet 13th and 14th sts ; Ind. 

Kock M. 902 3d av. 

Koerber Mrs. Christiana, saloon; 1917 2d 
av ; from Germany. 

Koehler Emil, 8000 3d av; rep; Germany. 

Koehler Robt. saloon; lltli st, bt?t Otli and 
7th avs; rep; from Germany. 

Kohlmeyer Chas. shoemaker; 1.507 Cthav; 
dem ; Catli ; from Germany. 

Kohn E. cor 6th av and lOtli st ; dem ; from 
Germany. 

Kohn E. I), wholesale li([uor dealer; 18th 
st, bet 7th and 8th avs ; from Germany. 



Kohu Louis, 1414 3d av; from Wisconsin. 
Kohn Max, 1414 3d av; dem ; from Wis. 
Kolls Chas. sliip-carpenter ; 012 9tli st; from 

Germany. 
Kopp Adam F. 3d av. 
Korppen Fredk. confectioner; 5th av, bet 

29th and 30tli sts ; from Germany. 
Kothe Chas. teacher; 7tli av, bet 12tli and 

13th sts ; from Germany. 
Kouith AVm. wagon-maker; 723 10th st; 

dem ; Luth ; from Germany. 
Kracke D. F. saloon ; 1st av, bet 19tli and 

20th sts; rep; Luth; from Germany. 
Kraemer J. P. weaver; 519 19tli st. 
Kramer Lawrence, i)ressman ; 15th st, bet 

8th and 9th avs; dem; from Germany. 
Kranner F. carpet-weaver; 741 15th st. 

l4.lt filvli E. Dealer in Confectionery; 
residence cor of 3d av and 18th st; born 
in Germany, on the 5tli of March, 1832; 
came to this Co. in 1857; Rep; has held 
the office of Supervisor four years; is also 
(4]-and Treasurer of Workmen; married 
Elizabeth Scaber, Marcli, 1850; has six 
children. 

Krell Fred, bds 1800 3d av. 

Krell Fred. book-Iieeper ; 1714 2d av; rep; 
from Virginia. 

Kroeger Hartwig, laborer; 2020 8th av; 
dem ; from Germany. 

Ki'oeger Henry, grocer ; cor 4tli av and 24th 
st; from Germany. 

Kroger Will, laborer; 10th av, bet 10th and 
lltli sts; Luth; from Germany. 

Krug Gotleb, cooper; 3119 5th av; rep; 

Luth ; from Germany. 
Kriise August, shoemaker; 9th st, bet 3d and 

4tli avs ; from Germany. 

Kucher August, teamster; 811 14th st; dem; 
from Germany. 

KlTKHIi CARE., Attorney; otfice on 
2d av, l)et 17tli and 18tli sts; Box 1252; 
Ijoru in Germany. Jan. 3, 1847 ; caine to 
this country in 1871; Deni; Mr. Kuehl 
si^eaks German, English and French. 

Kulp Jno. laborer; 7th av; dem; Catli; from 
Germany. 

Kunzman Michael, tailor; 632 12th st; from 
Germany. 

Kurz Conrad, carpenter ; rej) ; Luth ; from 
Germany. 

Kyte Theodore, carpenter; Sec. 3; rep; 
Meth ; from N. Y. 

LAFFER D. C. 8tli st, bet 8d and 4th avs ; 
rep ; Uuiv ; from Ohio. 
Latferty Wm. sawyer; 423 19tli st; Cath; 
from Ireland. 

Latlin R. W. collector; 1713 2d av ; rep. 
Laga Nicholas, laborer; 534 21st st; rep; 
Luth ; trom Germany. 



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BIOGKArillCAL DIRECTOKY OF 



Lagan Henry, laborer; 728 24th at; rep; 

from Germany. 
Lahe Wm. laborer; (Jtli av, bet2.jth and 2Gth 

sts; dem; Cath ; from Ireland. 
Lahitfjuo. brick-layer; 2524 5th av; rep; 

Cath; from Ireland. 
Laland Peter, bds 5th s(, bet 3d (and 4th 

av.s. 
Lambert A. H. ice dealer; 29th st; rep; from 

Mass. 
Lambert Jno. blacksmith; 6th av, bet 25th 

and 2()th sts; dem; Cath; from Ireland. 
Lamont A. book-keeper ; Harper House. 
Lamont G. steamboat agent; 3d av; dem. 
Langdell Geo. blacksmith; 2d av; dem; 

from England. 
Langdell Thos. blacksmith; 421 19th st; 

dem ; from England. 
Langdon Cassius, laborer; 7th av, bet 27th 

and 28th sts; from Michigan. 
Lane Jas. laborer ; 700 3d st ; rep ; Bapt. 
Laney H. M. minister; 510 19th st; rep; 

Meth; from Penu. 
Lauy H. M. laborer; 213 21st st; Norway. 
Lauglet Wm. fireman ; 5th av, bet 29th and 

30lh sts ; from Iowa. 
Langley J. H. agent; 2d av; rep; Epis. 
Lannan Mathew, blacksmith ; 1st av. 
Larkin Clias. J. stone-cutter; 544 24th st; 

dem ; Cath ; from New York. 
Larkin Jas. moulder; 3d av, bet 25th and 

2Gth sts. 
Larkin Michael, blacksmith; 544 24th st; 

dem; Cath; from Ireland. 
Larvearman Jno. cooper; 2204 0th av; from 

Germany. 
Lathringer Mrs. S. M. 4th av, bet 23d and 

24th sts. 
Lavell Timothy, laborer; 2d av, e of 22d st; 

Cath; from Ireland. 
Laviu Jno. section boss ; 220 23d st; dem; 

Cath ; from Ireland. 
Lawes A. J. roofer; 2012 Olh av; dem; from 

Kentucky. 
Lawliead D. E. cari>enter; 121 7thav; dem; 

Meth; from Ohio. 

Lawhead J. W. Otli av, bet 13tli and 14tli 
sts; dem; from Ohio. 

Lawhead Leroy, engineer; 1521 Olli av ; dem ; 
born Illinois. 

Lawler II. P. moulder; 11th st, bet 8t!i and 
9tb avs; from New York. 

I.AAVHF.XC'K ii. W\ Ilonueopathic; 
Physician; oilice 18th st, bet l.st and 2d 
avs; b(n-n in Tioga Co., N. Y., Dec. 3, 
1849; came to tl'iis Co. in 1873; Epis; 
graduated, in 1H73, at the New York 
lloma'0])at]iic ("ollege; s])ent one year in 
Ai'hthalmic Hospital; was two years at 
Cornell University, N. Y. 



Lawson Lewis, teamster; 4th av; rep; from 

Sweden. 
Lazare Ed. confectioner ; 529 20th st ; rep ; 

from Germany. 
Leary Mrs. Anna S. widow; 555 23d st; 

Cath; from Ireland. 
Leary J. W. fireman ; 555 23d st; Cath ; from 

New York. 
Leas J. Silas, mnfr. of machinery; 29th st; 

rep ; from Penn. 
Leavitt F. B. conductor ; 723 20th st ; rep ; 

born Illinois. 
Lee Christoi)her, laborer; 734 15th st; dem; 

Cath ; from Ireland. 
Lee Luke, engineer; 2d av; rep. 
Lee Michael, laborer; 226 22d st; dem ; Cath ; 

from Ireland. 
Lee Michael, porter; Rock Island House. 
Lee Milo, cor 15th st and 1st av. 
Lee Owen, laborer; 20th st, bet 5tli and (itii 

avs ; dem; Cath; from Ireland. 
Lee Patrick, painter ; Sec. 2 ; dem ; Cath ; 

from Ireland. 
Leese Daniel, musician ; 1126 3d av; Lib; 

from Penu. 
Leflier Christian , saloon ; 4th av and 4th st 
Lelmer Geo. butcher; 1817 2d av; Germany. 
Lehnerer Geo. butcher; 1035 lOtli av; dem; 

from Germany. 
Leigh ton Tiios. teacher of music; cor 4th av 

and 6th st ; rep. 
Lemfin L. 26th st. 
Lemon T. carpenter ; 2524 5th av ; rep ; from 

C;mada. 
LeMont Alex, steamboat captain; 1913 0th 

av ; dem ; from Vermont. 
Leiniahan John, saloon; 420 9th st; dem ; 

Cath ; from Ireland. 
Leonard Michael, laborer; 22d st, bet 5th 

and 0th avs ; dem ; Catli ; from Ireland. 
Lessley John, conductor; 25U0 5th av; dem; 

from Penn. 
Letters Henry, clerk; 15th st, bet 8th and 9th 

avs; from Oliio. 
Letting Andrew, mason ; dem ; from (4er. 
Levi J. 4th av, bet 13th and 14th sts; dem; 

from Germany. 
Levy Jos. merclnmt; 410 15tii st; dem ; from 

Germany. 
Lewis Henry, carpenter; 1125 lOtli av; dem. 
Lewis Jos. painter; 8th av, bet 9lli and Kith 

sts ; rep ; from Wales. 
Lidders Henry, laborer; 9th a\- and 14 st; 

dem ; from Germany. 
Lidders James, fireman; 5th av, liet 14tli and 

15th sts; dem; born Illinois. 
Lidders Wm. clerk ; 17th st, s of 7t]i av; dem ; 

born Illinois. 

Linburg Chris, laborer; 2d av, bet 21st and 
22d sts ; from Germany. 





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BOOK ISLAND CITY AND TOWNSHIP. 



293 



Liuahan John, saloon ; deiu ; Cath ; Ireland. 

Linders Henry J. dem. 

Lindrud Edward, laborer ; 2619 8tli av ; dem ; 

Meth ; from Norway. 
Liueuberg Henry, salesman; 711 15th st; 

from Germany. 
Lines G. M. barber; 51G 21st st; dem ; N. Y. 
Lingrin John, laborer; 622 8th st; rep; 

Luth ; from Sweden. 
Linstead A. laborer ; 429 10th st ; Luth ; from 

Sweden. 
Litt August H. clerk; 19th st; from Ger. 
Littig Andrew, mason ; 604 15th st ; dem ; 

Cath ; born Illinois. 
Littig John, Sr. 600 15th st; dem; Cath; 

from France. 
Littig John, Jr. mason; 600 15th st; dem; 

Cath ; born Illinois. 
Littig Nicholas, mason; 16th st, bet 5th and 

6th avs ; dem ; from France. 
Lloyd John, stone cutter ; 2404 6th av ; rep ; 

Epis ; from England. 
Lloyd L. C. stock raiser ; dem ; Lib ; born 

Mercer Co. 
Lloyd Richard, stone cutter; 214 23d st; 

from England. 
Loeb Abr. merchant ; 18tli st, bet 6th and 7th 

avs ; dem ; from Germany. 
Logan Jas. laborer; 4th av, bet 19th and 20th 

sts. 
Logy Amos, laborer; 3321 7th av; rep; from 

Germany. 
Long Chas. J. boot store ; 742 15th st ; dem ; 

Cath ; from Ireland. 
Long John, farmer ; Sec. 11 ; rep ; Luth ; from 

Germany. 
Longmark Henry, teamster ; 7th av and 10th 

St. 

Longwell G. engineer; 7th av; dem. 
Loosley Geo. M. ticket agent; 2528 6th av; 

rep ; Presb ; from England. 
Lorimer Geo. H. salesman; Harper House. 
Losser Albert, carpenter ; 4th av. 
Louis Jas. wagon maker ; 5th av, e of Swede 

College ; Luth ; from Sweden. 
Low Eph. M. tailor ; 22d st, bet 5th and 6th 

avs. 
Low Jno. E. book-keeper ; 22d st, bet 5th and 

6th avs ; rep ; Ind. 

Lowe Jno. E. bricklayer ; 8th av, bet 13th 

and 14th sts ; from Maryland. 
Lowe Rev. W. W., Sr. retired minister; 8th 

av, bet 13th and 14th st; Meth; from Md. 
Lowe W. W., Jr. engineer ; 8th av, bet 13tli 

and 14th sts; born Illinois. 
Lowry F. D. clerk ; bds Taylor House. 
Lowery H. J. pork packer ; Harper House. 
Lowry Moses, blacksmith ; dem. 
Lucas Frank, miller ; 4th av, bet 22d and 23d 

sts ; dem ; Lib. 



Ludolph F. saddler ; 3d av, bet 17th and 18th 
sts ; rep. 

Luker Geo. M. printer i>9th av, bet 19th and 

20th st ; dem ; from Kentucky. 
Lump Henry, merchant; cor 3d av and 12th 

st ; dem ; Presb ; from Germany. 

L.U:NDY W. H. Commission Store; 
residence, cor 3d av and 16th st; born Du- 
page Co., 111., May 7th, 1848; came to this 
Co. in 1868; Dem'; married, Oct. 15, 1869, 
Julia C. Elton ; has one child ; is member 
of City Council. 

Luthey John, laborer; dem; Luth; from 
Switzerland. 

Lutt August, liquor merchant; 19th st, l)ct 
5th and 6th avs. 

Lyman Chas. clerk ; 709 23d st ; rep ; 13apt ; 

from Mass. 
Lynch H. laborer; 1107 8d av; dem; Cath. 
Lynch Philip, stone cutter; 214 23d st; dem; 

Cath ; from Ireland. 

IiY:SfDE COR^EI^IITS, Banker; 
residence, cor 16th st and 3d av ; born in 
Orange Co.,Vermout, March 6, 1825; came 
to this Co. in 1859. 

IvYO:N' WM.H. Laborer; Sec. 2; born 
in Lowell, Wis., July 2, 1859; came to this 
Co. in 1865 ; Meth ; owns house and lot, 
0^ acre) valued at $1,000; son of George 
aod Angelina; his mother was daughter of 
William L. and Anna L. Richer, of Ren- 
saleer Co., N. Y. 

McBRIDE GEO. W. fireman; 11th st; 
bet 7th and 8th avs ; rep. 

McCabe Barney, laborer ; 614 10th st; dem; 
Cath; from Ireland. 

McCABE J. W, Furnishing Goods; 
residence, 1124 4th av; born in Delaware 
Co., N. Y., Jan. 6, 1842; came to this Co. 
in 1871 ; Rep ; Presb ; married April 15, 
1874; Emily N. Beldeu of Mass.; has one 
child. 

McCann Jas. laborer; 5th av,"eof 30th st; 

dem; Cath; from Ireland. 
MeCaun Michael, laborer; 423 12tli st; rep; 

Cath ; from Ireland. 

McCarkindale Julia, millinery. 

McCartney John, laborer ; 4th av, bet 21st 

and 22d sts ; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. 
McCarthy John, mason ; 6th st ; dem ; Cath ; 

from Ireland. 

McCarthy M. mason ; 16th st, bet 3d and 4th 

avs ; dem ; Cath. 
McCarty Michael, laborer ; Sec. 2 ; dem ; Cath 
McCarthy Michael, gardener; dem; Cath; 

from Ireland. 

McCaw Tamar S. 427 3d st; from Ohio. 
McCloud A. teamster ; 719 4th st ; rep ; Meth ; 

from Scotland. 
McClune Wm. saw filer; 313 21st st. 
McConchie Robt. laborer; 6th av, bet 25th 

and 26th sts ; rep ; Presb ; from Scotland. 



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BIOGKAPHICAL DIKECTOEY OF 



McConncll C. C. leather merchant; 0th av 

and 24th st ; rep ; Presb ; from Ohio. 
McConnell J. C. saddlery ; 20th st ; dem ; 

Presb. 
McConnell J. C. Avholesalc saddlery hard- 
ware; 718 20th st; rep; Presb; from Ohio. 
McConnell J. M. hide dealer; l«23i^ 2d av; 

rep ; from N. Y. 
McConnell O. C. saddlery; 24tli st; dem; 

Presb. 
McCullough David, candle maker. 
McCune John, bookstoi-e ; 125 16th st ; rep ; 

Meth; from Ohio. 
McCuth Dennis, laborer ; 4th av, bet 21st and 

22d sts; dem; Cath; from Ireland. 
McDale Mrs. L. 1712 3d av. 
McDannell S. D. artist; 53G 20th st; Ohio. 
McDannell U. S. artist; 536 20tli st; rep; 

born 111. 
McDerciih Henry, laborer; 2d av; dem; 

Cath ; from Ireland. 
McDale E. J. brakeman ; e of Swede College, 

s of R. R. ; rep ; born Illinois. 
McDinsworth Mrs. 1st st. 
McDonald, laborer; 24th st, bet 6th and 7th 

avs ; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. 
McDonald H. A. J. grocer; cor 4th av and 

23d st ; rep ; from Pennsylvania. 
McDonald S. P. grocer ; rep ; born Illinois. 
McDonald Sam'l, clerk ; cor 4tli av and 23d 

st ; rep ; Presb. 
McDonnell D. S. painter ; 20th st ; rep. 
McDonnell JN. S. painter; 20th st; rep; 111. 
McElhcrne Jos. surveyor; 4th av; dem; 

Cuth ; from Ireland. 

OTeKI.HKR^fE P. T. Attorney; resi- 
dence 20th st; born in Canada, Jan. 19, 
1845 ; came to this Co. in 1866 ; Dem ; mem- 
ber of firm of McElherne & O'Mara; was 
City Attorney two years ; married Maiy E. 
Byrnes April 24, 1870 ; has three children. 

McElroy Jas. saloon; 2532 5th av; dem; 
Cath ; from Ireland. 

McFarland Robt. stone-cutter ; 2522 Gth av ; 
rep ; from Scotland. 

McGee Mrs. Bridget, housekeeper; 52!) 21st 
st ; Cath ; from Ireland. 

McGee Robt. J. stone-cutter; 529 21st st; 
dem ; Cath ; from New Jersey. 

McGill Patrick, laborer ; 2d av. 

McGinley Jno. laborer; 2607 5th av; dem; 
Cath; from Ireland. 

McGinty Jas. laborer; 114 16th st; dem; 
Cath ; from Ireland. 

McGuin Wm. stone-cutter; 430 14th st; dem ; 
Cath; from Ireland. 

McHugh Patrick, laborer; 3d av and 21st 
st; dem; Cath; from Ireland. 

Mcintosh Clark C. laborer; 2d av and Itlh 
st ; rep. 



McKay Colviu; rep; Ind; from New York. 
McKee Henry, hostler ; 5th av, e of 30th st ; 

dem. 
McKee J. physician ; 535 20th st ; rep ; Presb ; 

from Virginia. 
McKiddcn J. F. express agent ; 1827 Gth av ; 

dem ; from Pennsylvania. 
McKinney David, laborer ; 5th av, e of 80th 

st; rep; Cath; born Illinois. 
McKinney Dennis, blacksmith ; 5th av, e of 

30tli st; rcp; Cath; from Ireland. 
McKinstry Mrs. E. housekeejier ; 7th av, bet 

14tli and 15th sts; Bapt; from Penn. 
McKissick Geo. machinist; 3d av, bet 11th 

and 12th sts. 
McKissick Jas. 3d av, bet 11th and 12tli sts. 
McLochlan Robt., Sr., laborer; 6th av, bet 

25th and 2Gth sts ; Presb ; from Scotland. 
McLochlan Robt., Jr., laborer; 6th av, bet 

25th and 26th sts ; Bapt ; from Scotland. 
Mc]\Iahon Jno. laborer; 2d st and Gth av; 

dem; Cath; from Ireland. 
McMahon Jno. saloon; 2308 2d av; dem; 

Cath ; from Ireland. 
McMahon Michael, laborer; 114 16th st; 

dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. 
McMahon O. P. river captain ; 4th av. 
McMahon Peter, teamster ; 22d st ; dem ; 

Cath; from Ireland. 
McMahon Simon, laborer; 220 22d st; dem; 

Cath; from Ireland. 
McMaster S. W. retired ; 2856 5th av ; rep ; 

from New York. 
McNeal Chas. D. plumber; cor 3d av and 

12th st; rep; born Illinois. 
McNeil Quincy, lawyer; Sec. 15; rep; 

Presb ; from Indiana. 
McNulty Thos. fireman; 6th av, bet 12th and 
• 13th sts ; dem ; Cath ; Irom New York. 
INIcParlin Miss Kate, cor 4th av and 21st st. 
McPheran II. lawyer ; Harper House. 
McQuade Barney, porter ; Harper House. 
McQuaide Jas. laborer ; 2404 5th av ; Ire. 
Macormick N. laborer; 6th st; dem; Cath; 

from Ireland. 
Maddison J. R. 22d st, bet Gth and 7th avs ; 

rep ; from Missouri. 
Maddison Spencer, clerk ; 110)^^ 17th st; rep; 

born Illinois. 
Magill W. T. 715 20th st; rep; Meth; Penn. 
Magnin Patrick, shoemaker ; 4th av, bet 15th 

andlGthsts; dem; Cath ; from Ireland. 
Maguire Jas. laborer; (Uh av, bet 12th and 

13th sts; dem; Cath; from Massachusetts. 
Maguire Wm. laborer ; 2 5th av ; dem ; Cath ; 

from Ireland. 
Mahana Jas. laborer; 2707 7th av; dem; 

Cath ; from Ireland. 

Mahar Dennis, laborer; 212 22d st; dem ; 
Cath; from Irelanil. 



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295 



Miihouey Jas. V. freiglit agent ; 3cT av. 
Maier Miuehart, laborer ; 707 4th st ; Catli ; 

from Germany. 
Maier Victor, hostler; 3032 5lh av; from 

Switzerland. 
Maloney Mrs. M. housekeeper; 2512 5th av; 

Cath ; from Ireland. 
Malta August, tailor ; 8tli av, bet 7th and 8th 

sts; rep; from Germany. 
Mangelsdorf Rev. Ernest, minister; 23d st, 

bet (ith and 7th avs ; Luth ; from Germany. 

MA^rSILL. RICH AR1>, was born in 
England, Aug. 15, 1838 ; came to this Co. 
in 1848, and has been principally engaged 
in the coal trade ever since ; but having 
an investigating mind, he turned his atten- 
tion to science, in which he has been a 
faithful student for the last 35 years. The 
study of Planetary Meteorology has en- 
gaged much of his time, and his familiari- 
ty with the subject, and the correctness of 
his predictions, show that he is truly en- 
titled to be called a planetary scholar. He 
has written several works, which although 
new in theory, have elicited much atten- 
tion from the scholars and press of our 
country. Mr. Mansill has made several 
trips to Europe, one in 1857, to visit friends 
in his native country. His second visit 
was in 1867. to attend the Paris Exposi- 
tion, and to make inquiries in regard to 
science. On his third visit, from the 
spring of 1870 to the autumn of 1871, he 
spent much of his time in scientific ex- 
periments. While there, he constructed 
his original chart on Planetary Meteorol- 
ogy, which he has matured into liis present 
one, that may be found in Mansill's Alma- 
nac of Planetary Meteorology, which all 
should examine. He is thoroughly ac- 
quainted with his subjects, and can readily 
communicate them toothers; has one sou, 
Thomas, born Oct. I), 1853 ; wife died Nov. 
16, 1860. 

Mansill Thos. commission merchant ; dem ; 
Lib. 

Maranda Jacob, laborer; 3711 8th av; dem; 
Luth; from Prussia. 

Marcy Leonard, j^eddler; 11th st, bet 7th and 
8th avs; dem; from Vermont. 

Maroney Mrs. B. 2121 3d av. 

Maroney Ed. painter; 5th av, bet 14th and 
15tli sts ; dem ; from New York. 

Marri Nicholas, laborer; 13th st, bet 2d and 
3d avs. 

Marschall A. merchant tailor; 14th st and 
8th av; from Germany. 

Marschall Stephen, tailor; 8tli av, bet 13th 
and 14th sts ; from Germany. 

Marshall lienry, laborer; 3d av; rep; Ky. 

Marshall Mrs. Lucretia, housekeeper; 713 
15th st ; Meth. 

Martins Chas. laborer ; 6th st, bet 8th and 9th 
avs; from Germany. 



Martin C. A. mail agent; 1416 0th av; rep; 

Meth ; from New York. 
Martain Ed. carjDenter ; 1330 5tli av ; rep ; Il- 
linois. 
Mary Jos. wholesale crockery ; 1808 7th av ; 

rep ; from Germany. 
Maskrey II. B. stone-cutter ; 14th st, bet 7th 

and 8th avs; dem; Meth; from England. 
Mathews Juo. AV. 1st av; rep; from Ohio. 
Matt Jno. laborer; 313 31st st; Switzerland. 
Matteson Spencer, clerk; 846 I'Jth st; rep; 

born Illinois. 
Mattausch Edward, stock dealer ; dem ; Ind ; 

from Bohemia. 
Maucker Adam, laborer; 417 13th st; dem; 

Cath ; from Pennsylvania. 
Maucker Frank, blacksmith; 417 12th st; 

dem; Cath; from Ohio. 
Maucker Jas. blacksmith ; 417 13th st ; dem ; 

Cath; from Ohio. 
May A. glassware; 16th st, bet 3d and 4th 

avs; dem; from Germany. 
May Jos. glassware ; 18th st and 6th av ; rep ; 

from Germany. 
May Louis, glassware ; 4th av, bet 10th and 

11th sts; rep; from Germany. 
Mayelsdorf Chas. engineer; 2633 7tli av; 

Luth ; from GermanJ^ 
Mayer Jno. ui'f'r of boots; 2d av; dem. 
Mazcl Herman, laborer; 306 'M av. 
Mazel Philip. 
Mead Edwin, blacksmith. 
Mead G. H., Harper House. 
Meehan Jno., gasfitter; dem; Cath; born 

Ills. 
Meese Louis, clerk; 1801 3d av; rep; 

from Md. 
Mehan Owen, coachman; Harper House. 
Meier Wendel, brewer; 605 13th st; dem; 

Cath; from Germany. 

Meis Nicholas, cooper; 213 21st st; from 
Germany. 

Menan Condy, laborer; 2526 6th av; Cath; 

from Ireland. 
Menan Francis, laborer; 2536 6th av; 

dem; Cath; from Ireland. 
Mennicke Rev. C. A. minister; 5th av and 

30th st ; rep ; Luth ; from Germany. 
Merrill Lucien, undertaker; 3d av. 
Merrill M. D. land agent; 17th st, bet 5th 

and 6th avs ; rep ; Meth ; from Maine. 
Merrill W. painter. 

MERTZ XICHOI^AS, Proprietor of 
Union Bakery; ofllce and residence cor 
31st st and 5th av ; born in Germany, Aug. 
10, 1849 ; came to this Co. in 1871 ; Dem ; 
bakes all kinds of nice delicacies, bread, 
&c. ; married Anna Kahl, May 10, 1876. 

Messick John, jeweler; Harper House. 

Metzgar C. L. lime, &c. ; Harper House. 



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BIOGKArHICAI. DIKECTOKY OF 



Meyer Robt. ])low litter ; 14th st, bet 5tli and 

6th avs ; from Prussia. 
Meyer Sebastian, laborer; 8th av; bet 9th 

and 10th sts ; dem ; from Germany. 
Meyser Jolin, Jr. stone mason ; 1912 5tli av ; 

dem; from France. 
Middleburg H. yardman ; cor 4th av and 23d 

St. 

Middleham Mrs. Helen, nurse; 525 21st st; 

Epis ; from England. 
Miers John, shoemaker ; 2208 2d av ; from 

Germany. 
Milan John, blacksmith; 1810 3d av. 
Miller Augustus, painter ; dem. 
Miller Chas. laborer ; 6th st, bet 8th and 9th 

avs ; from Germany. 
Miller Chas. L. coachman ; 5th av, bet 27th 

and 28th sts; Luth; from Sweden. 
Miller Geo. harness maker; 5th av, e of 30th 

st ; rep ; Luth ; from Germany. 
Miller Gottleib, mason ; 6th st ; from Ger. 
Miller Gus. paper hanger ; 734 15th st ; dem ; 

Cath; from Spain. 
Miller Jacob, laborer ; rep ; Ind ; Germany. 
Miller Jacob, butcher. 
Miller J. T. livery; 3d av; rep; from Penn. 
Miller John, laborer ; 5th av, e of 30th st ; 

rep ; born Illinois. 
Miller Mrs. Kate, housekeeper ; 5tli av, e of 

30th st ; Luth ; from Germany. 
Miller Peter, bartender ; 3022 5th av ; from 

Germany. 
Miller Philip, 4th av, bet 22d and 23d sts; 

rep ; born Illinois. 
Miller Wm. laborer ; 1410 6th av ; rep ; from 

Germany. 
Mills J. R. book-keeper; 16th st; rep; from 

Pennsylvania. 
Mills Jos. retired 713 27th st; rep; Meth; 

from England. 
mri^s' MUTTON a. Dry Goods; 

residence, 19th av, bet 17th and 20th sts; 

born in Mercer Co., Penn., Aug. 23, 1848; 

came to this Co. in 1869 ; Rep ; married 

Bertha F. Woodward, Oct. 21, 1875; has 

one child, Lucian Ross. 
Mills Sanford, printer; 802 20th st; dem. 
Mills Sanford S. editor; dem; born Illinois. 
Mitchell Geo. foreman ; 24tli st, bet 6th and 

7th avs ; deni ; from N. Y. 
Mitchell H. L. merchant; 5th av and 23d st; 

rej) ; Presb ; from Maine. 
Mitchell IT. B. carpenter; rep; from Verm't. 

MlTCIIFMi IIKNUY I.KF, Dry 
Goods; resick'nce, cor 23d st and5tliav; 
born in York Co., Maine, August 2, 1833; 
came to this Co. in 1873; Rep; Cong; mar- 
ried Martha W. Bradlnuy, in 1861; has 
one child. 

lIITCIIF/fiTi 1\ li. Banker; residence, 
cor 2d av and 12tk st; ))orn in York Co., 



Maine, Oct. 1813; came to this Co. in 1856; 
Mr. Mitchell has been engaged in his pres- 
ent business since living in Rock Island 
Co. ; he was President of the first Board of 
Water Commissioners ; his wife was Miss 
Kate Hall, of N. H. ; has five children. 

Mitchell Philip, notary public; Sdav; rep; 
born Illinois. 

Mitsch Christ. 25th st ; dem ; from Germany. 

Mitsch Philip, 3d av, bet 17th and 18th sts. 

Mixter Frank, book-keeper ; 23d st and 8th 
av ; rep ; Cong ; born Illinois. 

Mixter Geo. retired ; 23d st and 8th av ; rep ; 
Cong ; from Massachusetts. 

Moeller F. teacher ; 5th av ; rep ; Luth ; from 

Germany. 
Moeller Henry, tinner; 4th av, bet 19th and 

20tli sts ; from Germany. 
Moeller Henry, tailor; 313 21st st; Germany. 
Molil George, stone cutter ; 517 23d st ; rep ; 

from Germany. 
Montgomeiy James, merchant ; Rock Island 

House; rep. 
Montgomery James, laborer ; 4th av. 
Montgomery John, bricklayer ; 421 12th st ; 

rep ; Epis ; from Ireland. 

MONTGOMERY J. M. Hardware; 
member of the firm of Stewart & Mont- 
gomery ; bds at Rock Island House ; born 
in Montour Co., Penn., Jan. 8, 1842; came 
to this Co. in 1843; Rep; the present firm 
have been doing a general wholesale and 
retail trade for the past four years ; also 
keep Belting, Coal Miners' Supplies, and 
Wagon Makers' Material. 

Moore Frank, 826 3d av. 

Moore Gilpin, prop'r plow works; 5th av, e 
of 30th st ; rep ; Friend. 

Moore Henry, salesman ; dem ; from Wis. 

Moore Jas. M. 3d av, bet 25th and 26th sts. 

Moore John, farmer; Sec. 12; rep; Meth; 
from Indiana. 

Mooney John R. express messenger ; Harper 
House. 

Moore Peter, laborer; 11th st, bet 7th and 8th 
avs; rep; from N. J. 

Moran John, engineer; dem; Cath; from 
Ireland. 

Moran Patrick, laborer; 34th st; dem; Cath; 
from Ireland. 

MORK I>. F. Lumber Manufacturer 
and Dealer ; residence, 33d st ; born in Del- 
aware Co., N. Y., Dec. 26, 1839; came to 
this Co. in 1872 ; Rep ; Presb ; Mr. More 
gives a portion of his time to evangelistic 
work ; married Mrs. Sarah H. Teni)roeek, 
Oct. 10, 1867; lias three children; Wm. C, 
Charles C. and Kate L. 

Morehouse P. A. engineer; 5tli av; e of 30tli 
st ; rep ; from Ohio. 

Morgnev Chas. baker; 419 6th st; rep; from 
Missouri. 



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Morgan Jolm, moulder ; 26th st, bet 5tli and 

6th avs ; from Peuu. 
Morgan Seth, collector ; 2104 3d av ; Meth ; 

from Ohio. 
Morris Chas. laborer ; dem ; Ind ; from Ohio. 
Morris Wm. laborer; 4th av; from Penn. 
Morrison Wm. laborer; 810 3d av; dem. 
Morrow Wm. J. gardener ; 5th av, bet ITtli 

and 18th sts; dem; Presb; from Ireland. 
Moseufelder Eli. 
Mosenfelder Julius, grocer; 1530 0th av; 

dem ; from Penn. 
Mosher Alphouzo; laborer; 5th av; rep; 

from New York. 
Motley Sam. servant ; 7th av and 18th st ; rep ; 

Bapt ; from Teun. 
Mott J. Z. 20th St. 
Mott Sanford, conductor ; dem. 
Motzell John, agent; 420 5th st; rep; Luth ; 

from Sweden. 
Mougen Clements, laborer ; 1417 6th av ; dem ; 

Catli; from France. 
Mueller John G. Hotel; 213 21st st; from 

Germany. 
Mulock Julius, liquors; 1913 2d av; from 

Germany. 
Mulgueen John, saloon ; 2201 3d av ; from 

Germany. 
Mulgueen Michael, laborer; 3d av; dem; 

Cath. 
Muller John H. saloon ; cor 5th av and 10th 

st; from Germany. 
Mulligan John, plasterer; 14th st, bet 7tli 

and 8th avs ; rep ; Cath ; from Ireland. 
Mulligan Patrick, plasterer; 1502 6th av; 

dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. 
Mulligan Thos. bricklayer ; 14th st, bet 7th 

and 8th avs ; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland 
Mulvihill Chas. laborer ; 5th av, e of 30th st ; 

dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. 
Munson B. laborer ; 5th av, e of 30th st ; from 

Sweden. 
Murdock Alfred, teamster ; 2d av ; rep ; Cath ; 

born lUiuois. 

IHrRDOCK THOMAS, Builder; 

residence, 2d av, bet 11th and 12th sts; 

born in the Island of IMalta ; is the present 

Postmaster of llock Island. 
Murfield Jas. engineer; BOth st; rep. 
Murphy Dennis, laborer; 5th av, e of 30th 

st; dem; Cath; from Ireland. 

Murphy Jno. wagon-maker ; cor 2d av and 
13th st; dem. 

Murphy M. J. music dealer ; cor 4th av and 
23d st ; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. 

MURRAY HUGH, Dry Goods; resi- 
dence 510 2d st; born in Ireland, May 1, 
1845 ; came to this Co. in 1870 ; Dem ; mar- 
ried, Jan. 23, 1870, Susan Braniff; has 
four children. 



Murray Jas. dyer and scourer ; 17th st ; rep ; 

from England. 
Murray Jos. laborer ; 1st st, bet 5th and 6th 

avs. 
Murrin Edward, saloon ; cor 4th av and 21st 

st; dem; Cath; from Ireland. 
Murrin Michael, laborer; 1128 9th av; dem; 

Cath ; from Ireland. 
Murrin Peter, clerk ; cor 3d av and 21st st. 
Murrin Wm. fireman ; 716 3d st ; dem ; Cath ; 

from Ireland. 
Murry John, laborer; 7tli av, bet 11th and 

12th sts ; rep ; from Ireland. 
Myers David, 1420 3d av. 
Myers W. B. salesman ; 1420 3d av. 

NASON ROBT. A. carpenter; 30th st; 
rep ; from Maine. 
Nanghbower Ferdinand, carpenter ; G05 6th 

st ; from Germany. 
Naylor S. Y. express messenger; 3d av. 
Neft'J.M. cigar store; 224 18th st; rep; from 

Penn. 
Negus Chas. W. 1229 2d av; dem; born Ills 

XEGUS ISAAC, Capitalist; residence 
1220 2d av ; born in Onondaga Co., N. Y., 
Dec. 31, 1799; came to this Co. in 1829; 
Dem ; his third wife, Jerusha Waldo, died 
in August, 1874 ; has three children. 
Negus Wm. 1229 2d av; dem; born Illinois 
Nelson A. M. laborer ; 23d st, bet 4th and 
5th avs ; rep ; Luth ; from Sweden. 

Nelson E. R. 4th av, bet 8th and 9th sts ; 

ind ; Meth. 
Nelson James H. telegraph operator ; dem ; 

Bapt; from Kentucky. 
Nelson Jno. shoemaker ; rep ; Sweden. 
Nelson Jno. laborer ; 801 6th av ; rep ; Luth ; 

from Sweden. 
Nelson Jno. laborer ; 421 5th st ; rep ; Luth ; 

from Sweden. 
Nelson Maas, saloon ; cor 3d av and 5th st. 
Nelson S. laborer ; 2524 5th av ; rep ; from 

Canada. 

Nepka Fred, grocer ; 530 9th st ; dem ; Bapt ; 

Prussia. 
Nepka Jno. gardener; 719 8th av; dem; 

from Prussia. 

Nepka Wm. printer ; 824 6th av ; dem ; from 
Germany. 

Nequist A. laborer ; 7th st, bet 4th and 5th 
avs ; rep ; from Sweden. 

Nequist Andrew ; laborer ; 504 3dst; Luth; 
from Sweden. 

Nesbit E. clergyman ; cor 3d av and 11th st. 
Nevin Wm. laborer; 519 21st st; dem; Cath; 
from Ireland. 

Newl^erry Chas. photographer ; 420 12th st ; 
rep ; from New York. 

Newberry N. W. painter ; 425 8th ^st ; rep ; 
from New York. 



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Newcomb Jno. 4tli av, bet 2 1st and 32d sts; 

Cath ; from Ireland. 
Newcomb N. 4th av, bet 21st and 22d sts ; 

Catli. 
Newstrom Jno. laborer; 41B 4tli st; rep; 

Luth ; from Sweden. 
Newton C. H. grocer; 803 20th st; rep; Dis- 
ciple ; from Vermont. 
Newton J. W. carpenter ; 5th av, e of 30th 

st ; rep ; from Kentucky. 
Newton Mrs..R. E. vest-maker; 2521 7th av; 

Epis ; from Penn. 
Newton Wm. Craig, carpenter; 5th av, e of 

30th st; rep; Meth; from Penu. 
Nickell Henrj', laborer; 8th av, bet 6th and 

7th sts ; dem ; Cath ; from Germany. 
Nickell Wm. blacksmith; 8th av, bet Gth 

and 7th sts ; dem ; Cath ; from Tenn. 
Nichols Isaac, 2d av, bet 19th and 20th sts; 

ind; from England. 
Nicholson Chas. W. scrap-iron dealer; 15th 

st, bet 8th and 9tli avs ; rep ; born Illinois. 
Nicholson E. J. dealer in scrap-iron ; 738 

15th sf; rep; born Illinois. 
Noe A. 14th st, bet 3d and 4th avs. 
Noetelms Wm. book-keeper; 420 6th st; rep; 

Luth; from Sweden. 

I^^OFTSKER JOH^i", Dealer in 
Stoves and Housefurnishing Goods ; store 
No. 1730 2d av; residence 20th st; mem- 
ber of firm of Spencer & Noftsker ; born 
in Cumberland C;o., Penn., Nov. 20, 1845; 
came to this Co. in 1867; Rep; Meth; 
married Caroline M. A-llen, of Green Co., 
111., Oct. 17, 1871 ; has three children. 

Nolt i^idrew, laborer; 705 5th st; dem; 
Cath; from Germany. 

Nolt Valentine, 4th av ; from Germany. 

Nolt Walter, laborer; 425 7th st; dem ; Cath ; 
from Germany. 

Noonan Mrs. B. boarding-house; 114 16th 
st; Cath; from Ireland. 

Noonan Frank, laborer; 7th av, bet 25th and 
26llv sts; rep; Cath. 

Noonan Patrick, laborer; dem; Cath; from 
Ireland. 

Noonan Patrick, laborer; 5th av, bet 15th 
and 16th sts ; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. 

Nordstrome Jno. glass-worker; 308 9th st; 
rep; Meth; from Sweden. 

Norris Frank, farmer; 620 9th st; rep; 
Cath ; from New York. 

Norris Jas. M. 19th st, s of 9th av; rep; from 

Vermont. 
Norris AVm., Sr. brick -layer; (120 9th st; 

rep; Epis; from Englancl. 

Norris Wm., Jr. brick-layer; 620 9th st; rep; 
Cath ; from New York. 

Norris Wm. A. grocer; 19th st, s of 9th av; 
rep ; from Penn. 



Norris Wilbur F. clerk; 19th st, s of 9th av; 

from Penn. 
Norton Reuben F. car-driver; 5th av, e of 

30th st ; rep ; Bapt ; from Maine. 
Nowliu Patrick, laborer ; dem ; Cath ; from 

Ireland. 
Nussbaum Henry, teacher ; 423 6th st ; dem ; 

Cath ; from Germany. 
Nye Freeman, carpenter; 14th st, bet 7th 

and 8th avs ; dem ; Meth ; from Maine. 

O'BRIEN BARNEY, laborer; 4th av, 
bet 10th and 11th sts. 
O'Brien Brian, 212 22d st; dem; Cath; from 

Ireland. 
O'Brien Dennis, brakeman, 4th av,.bet 10th 

and 11th sts. 
O'Brien Mrs. Eliza, 4th av, bet lOth and 

lltli sts; Cath; from Ireland. 
O'Brien Jas. laborer; 226 22d st;dem; Cath; 

from Ireland. 
O'Brien Jno. painter; 4th av, bet lOtli and 

11th sts; dem; Cath; from Ireland. 
O'Brien Michael, laborer; 725 10th st; dem; 

Cath ; from Ireland. 
O'Brien M. laborer; 11th st, bet Gth and 7th 

avs ; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. 
O'Brien Terrence, laborer; 22d st, bet 5th 

and 6th avs; dem; Cath; from Ireland. 
O'Connor Mrs. Ann, housekeeper; 721 9th 

st; Cath; from Penn. 
O'Connor Dennis, laborer; 2109 3d av; from 

Ireland. 
O'Connor P. J. laborer; 16th st, bet 3d and 

4tli avs; from Ireland. 
O'llearn Jas. laborer ; 423 8th st ; dem ; Cath ; 

from Ireland. 
O'Haern P. laborer; 418 6th st; dem; Cath; 

from Ireland. 
O'Hara Chas. laborer; Cath; from Ireland. 
O'llara Peter, laborer; 9th st, bet 3d and 

4th avs ; Cath ; from Ireland. 
O'Laughlan Jno. laborer; 6th av, bet 25tli 

and 26th sts; dem; Cath; from Ireland. 

O'jflARA P. Attorney; member of the 
firm of McElherne & O'Mara; born in 
Ireland, in 1848; came to this Co. in 1857; 
Dem ; Cath ; was in army three years. 

O'Mara Patrick, lawyer; 226 22dst; dem; 
Cath ; from Ireland. 

O'Neil Mrs. Winfred, widow; 22d st, bet 5th 
and 6th avs ; Cath ; from Ireland. 

«':K:EIL. chas. ^Y, Attorney; born 

in Portsmouth, N. 11., Feb. 11, 1850; 

came to this Co. in 1871 ; Rep ; Unitarian ; 

is Director in Public Library. 
O'Reily Martin, moulder; 11th st, bet ^8th 

and 9th avs; dem; Cath; from Ireland. 
Oberg Dan. laborer; 917 7th av; rep; from 

Sweden. 

Oberstaller Leonard, cooper ; dem. 



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Ohlweiler J. soda works, IGtlist; dem; from 

Genuanj. 
Ohlweiler Jacob, saloon; 2d av; dem; from 

Germany. 
Ohlweiler Jacob, Jr. cigar-maker; 2d av; 

dem ; from Germany. 
Ohlweiler Jno. sodamnfr; 415 11th st; dem; 

from Germany. 
Ohlweiler V. O. dem ; Presb ; Kentucky. 
Ohert Wm. laborer; 6lh st, bet 8th and 9lh 
. avs; dem; Luth ; from Germany. 
Olliver Jno. G. painter; 213 21st st. 
OlotF Jno. brick-maker ; Lee st. 
Olsen Chas. laborer; 2715 6th av; Sweden. 
Olsen Chris, carpenter; 2618 7th av; rep; 

from Norway. 
Olsen Henry, laborer; 421 7th st; rep; from 

Sweden. 
Olsen John, laborer ; 2707 8th av ; dem ; from 

Denmark. 
Olsen Nelson, painter; 5th av, e of 30th st; 

rep ; Luth ; trom Swetlen. 
Olsen Nils, clerk; 2107 5th av; rep; Bapt; 

from Sweden. 
OLSEN OLIVER, Attorney and 

Notary Public; ofHce in Buford's Block; 

residence 2111 6th av; born in Drannen, 

Norway, April 2, 1851 ; came to this Co. 

1854; Rep; Mr. Olsen speaks Norwegian, 

Swedish and German. 
Olsted Gus. laborer; 5th av, e of Swede Col.; 

rep ; Luth ; from Sweden. 
Olson Peter, tailor; 2016 5th av; rep; Bapt; 

from Sweden. 
Osborn Chas. M. attorney ; cor 3d av and 15th 

st; dem; born Illinois. 
Osborn M! B. 
Oswald Chas. saw-maker; 2611 6th av; rep; 

Cath; from Missouri. 
Oswald John U. drayman; 2611 6th av; 

dem; Cath; from Switzerland. 
Oswald Martin, 3d av. 
Ott Geo. shoemaker; 20th st, s of 9th av; 

dem ; from Germany. 
Otto Edward, shoemaker ; 737 15th st ; Luth ; 

from Germany. 
Otto Juiius, lal)orer ; 731 15th st ; Luth ; from 

Germany. 
Ousenbrook Henry, laborer; 2d st, bet 6th 

and 7th avs ; from Germany. 
Ousley Ewing, laborer. 
Ousley Mrs. R. C. hair ninfr. 
Overdick Jno. car repairer; 14th st, bet 7th 

and 8th avs ; rep ; from Gernumy. 
Owen Albert, glass-blower; 424 6th st; from 

England. 

PALMQUIST ANDREW, painter; 415 
5th av ; rep ; Luth ; from Sweden. 
Padden J. 1226 3d av. 
Page A. M. saloon; 16th st; dem.] 



Palmer Frank ; 1620 3d av. 

Palmer Jas. shipping-clerk. 

Paradon John, painter ; Sec. 2 ; Holland. 

Parker Jas. carpenter; 6th av, bet 12th and 

13th sts ; rep ; from New York. 
Parkhill Jas. laborer; 817 8th av; Ireland. 

PARKS JAMES J. Attorney; resi- 
dence 1100 1st av; born in Rock Island 
Co., Jan. 10, 1852; Rep; is a member of 
firm of Gest & Parks ; married Flora Con- 
way, Sept. 30, 1875 ; one child. 

PARMEXTER E. E. Attorney at 
Law ; residence 903 2d av ; born in Rock 
Island Co., June 24, 1843 ; Rep ; Lib ; mar- 
ried Oct. 3, 1872, Anna Olotf; she was born 
in Sweden ; is at the present time State's 
Attorney of Rock Island Co.; has one 
child, Frank E. 

Parsons Geo. H. grocer; cor 4th av and lltli 
st ; rep ; Bapt. 

P ARSONS WALTER S. Dry 

Goods; residence 2d av, bet lltli and 12th 

sts ; born in Chatauqua Co., N. Y., Sept. 30, 

1835; came to this Co. 1862; married 

Elizabeth S. Morrison, July 28, 1858; has 

three children. 
Patten F. conductor; bds. Har^Der House. 
Patterson Chas. blacksmith ; 2d av ; rep. 
Patterson Jas. ; 17th st ; dem ; from Penu. 
Patterson Wm. glass works ; 312 9th st ; rep ; 

Ei)is ; from Pennsylvania. 
Patrick Sam'l, painter; from Pennsylvania. 
Patterson Wm. laborer; 5th av, e of 30th st; 

from Canada. 
Paul Fred, laborer. 
Paulson John, brick-maker; Sec. 11; dem; 

Ind ; from Denmark. 
Paulson M. brick-maker; dem; Ind; from 

Denmark. 
Peake Jas. blacksmith. 
Pearson Jos. stone-cutter ; 4th av, bet 22d and 

23d sts ; Cath. 
Pearson Sam'l, glass-blower; from England. 
Peaslee O. M. engineer; 713 23d st; from 

New Hampshire. 
Pecher Mrs. Eliza, 4th av; Ind. 
Pecher Wm. 4th av; Cath; born Illinois. 
Peck J. C. boarding-house; 3d av, bet 25th 

and 26th sts ; dem. 
Peebles R. S. saloon; 1717 2d av; Penn. 

PEETZ JOHN, Cashier People's 

National Bank; residence 628 18th st; 

born in Germany, 1828; came to this Co. 

1853. 
Pemberton Clias. laborer ; 5th st, bet 4th and 

5th avs. 

Pender Michael, laborer; 519 21st st; dem- 
Cath ; from Ireland. 

Pender Richard, laborer; 15th st, bet 8th ana 
9th avs; dem; Cath; from Ireland. 



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Pender Thos. laborer ; 7tli av, bet 14tli and 
15tli sts ; dem ; Catli ; from Ireland. 

Peredon John, painter; Presb. 

Perkins Chas. J. day clerk Rock Island 
House. 

PERKi:XJ* JOJSilA.H Jj. Sheriff 
Rock Island; born in Madison Co., JN. 1., 
July 25, 1835; came to this Co. 185G; Rep; 
Cons;; married Lucinda Williams, March 
11, 1858; has three boys and one girl. 

PERRIN B. J- Coal Merchant; resi- 
dence 1017 2d av; born in Clark Co., O., 

Feb. 26, 1850; came to this Co. in 1868; 

Rep ; ciiris ; jNIr. Perrin was formerly Coal 

Auent for the R. R. I. & St. Louis R. R. ; 

is also a member of the firm of Perrin & 

Crockett, General Insurance Agents; his 

wife, Fannie W. Crockett, was born in 

Ky. ;' married Dec. 17, 1875 ; one child. 
Perry Mrs. Elizabeth, wnd ; 516 16th st; Epis ; 

from Ireland. 
Perry Thos. plasterer ; 516 16th st ; rep ; Epis ; 

from Ireland. 
Perry John, brick-layer; 516 16th st; rep; 

Epis ; from Ireland. 
Perry Sam'l, laborer; 700 3dst; rep; Bapt; 

from Kentucky. 
Pershing Mrs. S. J. boarding-house ; 2d av. 
Peters Henry, meat-market ; 26th st, bet 5th 

and 6th avs ; from Germany. 
Peters Jesse B. laborer; 520 8th st; rep; 

Chris ; from Pennsylvania. 
Peters Jno. painter ; 140!) 6th av ; Germany. 
Peterson Andrew, carpenter; 5th av, e of 

Swede Col.; rep; Luth; from Sweden. 
Peterson Andrew, carpenter; 929 7th av; 

rep ; Luth ; from Sweden. 
Peterson Andrew, blacksmith; 5th av, e of 

30th st ; rep ; from Norway. 
Peterson Andrew, laV)orer; 421 10th st; 

from Sweden. 
Peterson August, wagon-maker ; 5th av, e of 

Swede Col. ; Luth ; from Sweden. 
Peterson Benj. carpenter; 5th av, e of 30tli 

st; rep; from Sweden. 
Peterson Chas. laborer ; 4th av, bet 9th and 

10th sts ; rep ; from Sweden. 
Peterson Christ, carpenter; 2216 6th av; rep; 

from Gernuuiy. 
Peterson Fred, laborer; 415 4th st; rep; 

Luth; from Sweden. 
Peterson Gus. laborer; 410 4th st; rep; Luth; 

from Sweden. 
Peterson Hantz, shoemaker; 224 18tli st; 

Luth; from Sweden. 
Peterson Miss M. milliner; 1723 2d av; from 

Germany. 
Peterson Magnus, shoemaker; 4th av, bet 

4th and 5th sts ; rep ; from Sw^eden. 

Peterson N. F. laborer; 415 4th st; rep; 
Luth ; from Sweden. 



Peterson Peter, laborer ; 8th av, bet 6th and 

7 th sts ; rep ; Luth ; from Sweden. 
Peterson Peter, polisher; 620 6th st; rep; 

Luth; from Sweden. 
Peterson Wm. F. printer; 2106 5th av; rep; 

born Illinois. 
Pettifer Chas. laborer ; rep ; from Canada. 
Petit Thos. laborer; 15th st, bet 8th and 9lh 

avs ; dem ; Meth ; from Ohio. 
Pettit Wm. salesman; 314 9th av. 
Pfaff Jacob, cooper; 8th av, bet 14th and 

15th sts ; dem ; from Germany. 
Pfaff Philip, plasterer; 1415 6th av;dem; 

Luth ; from Germany. 
Pfoh Chas. shoemaker; 217 17th st; rep; 

Luth ; from Germany. 
Philebar Frank ; dem ; Luth ; Louisiana. 
Philebar Peter, saloon; dem; Luth; from 

Germany. 
Philip Jno. carpenter; 1507 7th av; Meth; 

from England. 
Philleo A. K. assessor; 1112 3d av; rep; 

Presb. 
Philleo Frank, clerk ; 1112 3d av; rep; 111. 
Pickerill Frank, book-keeper ; bet 19th and 

20th sts ; rep ; from Ohio. 
Pierce O. S. book-keeper; 740 15th st; rep; 

born Illinois. 
Pierson Michael, tailor ; rei3 ; from Ireland. 
PII.GRIM THOS. G. Milk Dairy; 

Sec 11 ; born in Lynn, Conn, Feb. 11,1843; 

came to this Co. in 1856 ; Rep ; Ind ; owns 

25 acres of land, value $4,000 ; son of Geo. 

W. and Rachel Pilgrim, formerly of Conn; 

both died in this Co. ; JNIr. Pilgrim and his 

father volunteered in Co. A, 37th Reg't I. 

V. I., imder Capt. J. A. Jordan; was at 

the battles of Pea Ridge, Prairie Grove, 

and siege of Vicksburg ; married Elizabeth 

Clark, of St. Louis, Mo., Nov. 26, 1867; 

she was born May 12, 1846; have three 

children, Mary A., Hattie C. and Harry 

C, twins. 
Pilgrim Wm. A. flour and feed store ; 12th 

st ; rep ; Meth ; from Connecticut. 

PIIiLSRURY MRS. PAUEI^E 

M. Medical Electrician; residence 615 
17th st ; born in England, Nov. 6, 1833 ; 
came to this Co. in 1847 ; Mrs. Pillsbury 
is granddaughter of Dr. John Whitehead, 
physician of the London Dispensary and 
John Wesley's physician; she is daughter 
of John Whitehead, Jr., who was educated 
at the University of Leyden, and Oxford, 
Eng. ; Mrs. Pillsbury's treatment has been 
highly satisfixctory ; best of references. 

Pinckley Sherman, laborer; 4th av, bet 8th 
and 9th sts. 

Piniot Adolph, cook ; Harper House. 

Pinkley Dempster S. sawyer; cor 4th av 
and 8th sts. 

PIiyKl-EY M. Tu. Justice of the Peace ; 
residence cor 4th av and 8th st ; born in 



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Uniou Co., Iiul., Aug 2, 1827; came to this 

Co. in 1840 ; rej) ; Meth ; married Anne T. 

Pinkley, May 15, 1858; has one child. 
Pitcliar F. S. boarding house ; 813 3d av. 
Pitchard Richard. 
Piatt Chas. T. compositor ; 19th st, bet 5th 

and Gth avs; rep; from Ohio. 
Piatt Geo. W. artist; 19th st, bet 5th and 0th 

avs ; vep ; from Pennsylvania. 
Piatt Henry C. compositor; 19th st, bet 5th 

and 0th avs ; dem ; Ohio. 

Piatt Mrs. Mary, widow; 19th st, bet 5th and 
Gth avs; dem; from Ohio. 

Pleasants Adair, law student; re^i; Presb ; 
born Illinois. 

PLEASAXTiS GEO. ^V. Judge of 

Fifth Judicial Circuit; residence 1111 2d 

av; born in liooueville, Ky., Nov. 24, 1823; 

came to this Co. in 1853; Rep; Presb; 

married Sarah T. Bulklcy, of Mass., Jan. 

30, 1850 ; has four children. 
Plog Fred, laltorer; 5th st, bet 7th and 8th 

avs; from Germany. 
Plothe Frank, carpet-weaver ; 9th st, ])et 0th 

and 7th avs ; dem ; Cath ; from Germany. 
Plummer F. H. bookkeeper; 705 20th st; 

rep;Presl); born Illinois. 

PI^UMMER SAMUEL C, M. D., 
Physician; residence 705 20th st ; born in 
Westmoreland Co., Pa., April 10, 1821; 
came to this Co. in 1848; Rep; Presb; 
married Sallie M. Dawson, June 9, 1874; 
has three daughters and two sons by first 
marriage; Dr. Plummer graduated at 
Cleveland Medical College, Ohio, class 
1844. 

Plummer S. C. l)Ook-keeper ; 705 20tli st; 
rep; Presb; from Pennsylvania. 

Plummer Thos. 502 23d st; rep; Peuu. 

Poirot Theophilus, 730 14th st; Presb; from 
France 

Pollard A. H. conductor ; 542 20th st ; Bapt. 

Plunk Mrs. Charlotte, l)oarding house; 1120 
3d av. 

PORTER S. R. County Treasurer; 
residence 13th st, bet 2d and 3d avs ; born 
in Rock Island Co., 111., July 5, 1844; was 
born and raised in Hampton tp., this Co. ; 
was formerly engaged in the coal trade ; 
wife was Rebecca AVatt, born in Rock 
Island Co., 111. ; married. May, 1807 ; three 
children, Maud B., Charles W. and Roy S. 

Post Columbus O. salesman; rep; born 111. 

Postlewait H. L. cor 4th av and 14th st; 
dem; Cath. 

Postlewait J. W. cor 4th av and 14th st ; dem ; 
Cath. 

Pots S. A. watchmaker; Ind; born 111. 

Powars Henrj^, 4th av, bet 17th and 18th sts; 
rep; Presb. 

Powars Mrs. Rhoda, 922 2d av; Presb 

Powars Wm. clerk; 2d av. 



Powell Wm. S. cor 4th av and 14th st. 
Powschan Jno. tenant ; Sec. 12 ; dem ; Luth ; 

from Germany. 
Pratt Wm. brass-moulder. 
Preston Charles, filer. 
Puetz F. F. salesman; 219 18th st; rep ; 

born Illinois. 
Pye Thos. glass-blower; 418 10th st; rep; 

Presb; from England. 

QUINJOHN, tailor; 227 22d st; dem; 
Cath ; from Ireland. 

Quiucy R. H. carriage maker ; 1410 4th av; 

Meth; from Canada. 
Quinland Patrick, 2d av ; dem. 
Quinn Jno. laborer; dem; Cath; Ireland, 
(^uist Geo. L. cigar manufacturer ; 1707 2d 

av; from Germany. 

R^VABE PAUL, cigar maker; 1st av, bet 
18th and 19th sts ; from Germany. 
Raba Powell, cigar maker; 2505 5th av; 

from Germany. 
Rader Louis, 717 15th st; from Germany. 
Radogan Michael, hostler; 1126 3d av. 
Raflerty Patrick, mason; 4th av, bet 13th 
and 14th sts ; dem ; Cath. 

Raiblc Gabhardt, foreman; 3023 5th av; 
from Germany. 

Raisch Magdaleno, gardener; Luth; from 
Baden, Germany. 

Ralston Hugh, carpenter; 421 2d st; rep; 
from Ireland. 

Ralston Rob. soap manufacturer; 421 2d st; 

rep; from Ireland. 
Ramser Jacob, jeweler; 1911 2d av; rep; 

Meth ; from Switzerland. 
Ramskill Wm. cutter ; Istst; rep ; England. 
Randall Mrs. P. H. housekeeper; 2121 5th 

av ; from New York. 

Ranfranz Henry, expressman; 822 2d av; 

dem. 
Range L. saloon; 5th av and 21st st; dem; 

Cath ; from Germany. 

Rapp Wm. hotel runner ; Rock Island House. 

RATHBUX WM. W. Attorney; 

otfice west of Market Square; born in 

West Greenville, Pa., June 21, 1850; came 

to this Co. in 1852. 
Rathzeber Frank, teamster ; 5th av, bet 29th 

and 30th sts ; dem ; from Germany. 
Raub Sidney, teamster; rep; Prot; England. 
Raubarger Miles, engineer; dem; Ind; 111. 
Ray Henry, machinist ; 5th av, e of Swede 

Col ; rep ; from Germany. 

Reangle Edgar, blacksmith; 4th av; dem. 
Reaugle Geo. blacksmith ; 4th av ; dem. 
Reardon Wm. blacksmith ; dem ; Cath ; from 
Ireland. 

Reas John, laborer; 2115 5th av; dem; Cath; 
from Bavaria. 



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RECK'REV.HEIfRY, Professor iu 
Augiistaua College ; borii iu Adams 
Co., Pennsylvania, August 24, 1829 ; came 
to this Co. 1875; Lutheran; educated in 
Pennsylvania College, at Gettysburg ; grad- 
uated class 1850 ; was at Paxton four years 
filling the same position as here, in con- 
nection with the work of the ministiy ; 
was engaged with Rev. Dr. Passavant from 
1852 to 1870 in establishing orphans' 
homes and hospitals; married Anna R. 
Mering, October 11,1863; has five chil- 
dren. 

Redding Albert, moulder; 9th st, bet 7tli and 
8th av ; dem ; Cath ; from Pennsylvania. 

Reddig Henry, shoemaker; 9th st, bet 7th 
and 8th av ; dem ; Cath ; from Pa. 

Redding Henry, saloon. 

Reddig John, teamster ; 9th st, bet 7th and 
8th av ; dem ; Cath ; from Maryland. 

Reddig Samuel, shoemaker; 006 10th st; rep ; 
from Pennsylvania. 

Reddig Thos. fireman; 706 4th st; 111. 

Reddig West, laborer ; 600 10th ; rep ; from 
Pennsylvania. 

Redeker Beuj. brickmaker ; rep ; Meth ; from 
Germany. 

Reed Jno. lumber dealer; 2dav; reji; from 
Pennsylvania. 

Reed Jno. L. City Clerk; 'S20 7th st; rep; 
Presb. 

Reed Peter, saloon; Sec. 11; dem; Cath; 
from Germany. 

KFiED W. I. lumber dealer of the firm 
W. I. Reed & Co.; residence, 1305 2d av; 
born in Pennsylvania; came to Co. 1872; 
was in army. 

Reeves J. H. ])rakeman ; 9th st, 1)et 3d and 

4th avs; rep; Presb. 
Repne Mrs. M. J. housekeeper ;"728 7th av; 

from Pennsj'lvania. 

B£ID ROBERT F. clerk ; residence 
1923 8th av; born Indianapolis, Ind., No- 
vember 27, 1842; came to Co. 1859; Rep; 
wife was Henrietta l^radshaw; married 
July 4, 1866; has five children; w^as in 
army four years. 

Reidel H. butcher; 1817 2d av; Ger. 

Reidcl Jno. laborer; 2113 8tli av; rep; Luth ; 
from Germany. 

Reidy Martin, carrnigemaker; 2311 5th av; 
Cath; from Ireland. 

Reimers Jno. clerk; 5th av, bet 29th and 

30th sts ; rep ; from Germany: 
Reiter Herman, laborer; 427 14th st; dem; 

from Germany. 

Reithel Jno. butcher ; 207 21st st; Germany. 
Regensburger Henry, 17th st, bet 7th and 

8th avs; from Ohio. 
Renfro Win. ])ainter; 528 3d st; rep. 
Renfro Mrs. Elizabeth, 13tii st, bet 3d and 

4th avs; JJajit; from Tennessee. 



Renner Jacob, laborer ; 14th st, bet 7th and 

8th av; from Germany. 
Requa Lewis B. 1200 3d av; rep; Presb. 
Reticker Edward, bricklayer; 318 10th st; 

dem; born Illinois. 
Reticker Hemy, broom-maker ; 318 10th st; 

dem ; born Illinois. ' 

RETICKER J0H:N' M. boot and 
shoe dealer; residence 928 1st av; born 
Baltimore, Md., February 6, 1844; came 
to Co. 1847; Dem; Presb; member of firm 
of Kelly & Reticker; was in armj'' four 
years ; wife, Anna C. Kimell ; September 
13, 1867 ; has three children. 

Reynolds C. R. foreman ; 2312 5th av ; rep ; 
Ohio. 

REYKOEDS E. P. Railroad Contrac- 
tor; residence, 5th av; born in Washing- 
ton Co., Vt., February 13, 1817 ; came to 
Co. 1839 ; Rep ; married Amanda Ogdeu, 
October, 1858 ; five children. 
Reynolds J. M. filer, 7th av, bet 25th and 

26th st; rep; Presb; from Pennsylvania. 
Reynolds Jno. railroad contractor ; 2939 5th 

av ; rep ; born Illinois. 
Reynolds Mrs. M. housekeeper; 619 17th st; 

from France. 
Reynolds M. C. filer, 2312 5th av ; rep ; Bapt. 
Rice J. D. engineer; 14th st, bet 7th and 

8th avs ; rep ; from New York. 
Rich Fred, laborer ; 9th av and 14tli st ; from 

Germany. 
Richards Frank, wagonmaker; 1st st; dem. 
Richards Henry, laborer; 6th av, bet 12th 

and 13th st; dem; Cath; from England. 
Richardson Mrs. A. E. 20th st, bet 4th and 

5th av. 
Richmond Roswell, brickmaker, dem ; Ind ; 

from Kentucky. 
Riess Geo. carpenter; 2625 8th av; rep; 

Luth ; from Bavaria. 
Riely Jos. 3d av, bet 17tli and 18th st. 
Riley Frank, plasterer; 1039 10th av; dem; 

Cath; from Ireland. 
Riley Jacob, retired ; 1714 1st av ; dem ; fi-om 

England. 
Riley Jas. laborer; 421 6th st; dem; Cath; 

from Ireland. 
Riuck Wni. grocer; 7th av, bet 14th and 

15t]i st; rep; from Prussia. 
Rinehart Carl, mason; 11th st, bet 8th and 

9th av; dem; Cath; from Germany. 
Rinehart Mark, laborer; 11th st, bet 8t]i and 

9th av; from Germany. 
Rinker Fred, cook, 1st av and 20th st; from 

Germany. 
Rispen Mathew, laborer; 21st st, bet 3d and 

4tli avs. 
Rissi C^irist, laborer; 6th av, bet 27th and 

28lh st; dem; from Switzerland. 
Ritter C. 11. grocer. 



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Kittick Paul, 1324 3d av. 

Roach J no. book agent, 429 12tli st; dcm; 

Catli ; from Ireland. 
Roach Philip, laborer; 21st st, bet 3d and 

4th sts; dem; Cath ; from Ireland. 
Robb Wm. stonecutter ; 5th av, e of (Swede 

College ; Presb ; from Scotland. 
Rober Jno. salesman ; cor 3d av and 20th st. 
Roberg Christ, shoemaker; 20th st; rep; 

from Sweden. 
Roberts Jno. 3d av; dem; from England. 

IM>BIKS<>:Sf 1>. T. Lumber Dealer; re- 
sidence, 20tli st, bet (ith and 7th avs; born 
in St. Albans, Vt., January 13, 1831 ; came 
to this Co. in 1859 ; rep ; Presb ; married 
Julia E. Spencer, of Rock Island, April 
26, 1859; has two children. 

Robinson J. F. cashier ; 20 st, bet Gth and 
7th avs; rep; Meth; born Illinois. 

Robinson M. S. steamboat captain, 20th st, 
bet 6th and 7th avs; rep; Meth; born 111. 

Robinson Mrs. Sarah E. Sec. 2; Meth; ])orn 
Illinois. 

ROBIIVSOX T.J. Banker; residence, 
cor (ith av and 20th st ; came to Co. in 1844 ; 
from Maine. 

Robison Peter C. painter ; 2704 8th av ; rep ; 
IVIetli ; from Norway. 

ROCIi ISI.A^1> PUBIilC LI- 
BRA RT, S. W. McMastcrs, President; 
E. I). Sweeney, Secretary; Miss Ellen Gale, 
Librarian ; W. H. Gest, C. Truesdale, II. C. 
Connelly, Henry Curtis, Chas. W. O'Neil, 
C. Speidel, and Alex. Steel, Directors. 
This Libi'ary was opened in November, 
1872, and shows that the people of Rock 
Island are truly very progressive. It con- 
tains about five thousand carefully selected 
volumes. The rooms are commodious and 
well kept, and are finely located in Mit 
chell tt Lynde's Block. 

Rodar Wm. carpenter ; 520 2d st ; Luth ; from 
Germany. 

Rodden Jno. painter; 3d av, bet 25th and 
26th sts. 

Rodgers J. W. lawyer; 4th av. 

Rodgers P. D. clerk ; rep ; from New York. 

Rodman Mrs. M. A. 7th av, bet 25th and 20th 
sts; Presb; from Pennsylvania. 

Rodman Dr. S. H. 2d av ; rep ; from New 
York. 

Rodman T. J. cotton manufacturer; 7th av, 
bet 25th and 26th sts ; rep ; from Pa. 

Roessler W. G. German teacher; 15th st; 
from Germany. 

Rohde Karl, bartender; 1st av and 18th st; 
from Germany. 

Rohe H. painter; 3d av, bet 10th and lltli 
sts; from Germany. 

Rohr Henry, laborer; 223 22d st; dcm; from 
Germany. 

ROI.es rev. JOSEPH, Pastor of 



St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church ; resi' 

dence, 2d av. 
Romer John W. pilot ; 415 17th st ; rep ; from 

Ohio. 
Roouey Jno. laborer ; 1311 5th av ; rep ; Cath ; 

from Ireland. 
Rooney Patrick, l)ricklayer; 1311 5th av; 

dem ; Cath ; from New York. 
Rose Chas. 23d st and 7th av ; rep ; Presb. 
Rose Jno. S. carpenter; 711 15th st; rep; 

Meth ; from Michigan. 
Rosenfield Henry, laborer; 219 22d st; dem ; 

Cath ; from Germany. 
Rosenfield Isaac, salesman ; from Germany. 
Rosenfield Jas. hides and pelts ; 2d av and 

nth st; rep; from Germany. 
Rosenfield Jas. ind ; Penn. 
Rosenfield M. merchant; 1808 7th av; rep; 

from Germany. 
Rosine L. machinist; 429 10th st; Sw^eden. 
Rosene Victor, machinist; 416 11th st; vep; 

from Sweden. 
Rosene W. plumber; 416 11th st; rep; from 

Sweden. 
Rosenthal Chas. baker ; 10th st, bet 3d and 

4th avs ; reji. 
Rosenthal Peter, laborer; 10th st, bet 3d and 

4th avs ; rej) ; Cath. 
Ro.ss Jno. laborer; 9th av, bet 20th and 21st 

st; dem; Cath; from Ireland. 
Ross Jas. car driver; 5th av, e of 30th st; 

dem ; from Md. 
Ross Wm. plow-fitter; 9th av, bet 20th ami 

21st sts ; dem ; Catii ; from Mass. 
Roth Wm. laborer; 429 4th st; dem; from 

Germany. 
Rothchild J. 219 16th st; dem ; Ind. 
Rowe Richard, brakenuin ; 6th av, bet 24th 

and 25th st ; rep ; from Texas. 
Rowe Wm. 824 3d av. 
Rowland Jas. engineer; 27lii st and 8th av; 

rep ; from Penn. 
Ruby Jerome E. river pilot; 816 3d av. 
Rudolph Frederick, 3d av; rep; Germany.- 
Rugh Wm. watchman; 11th st, l)et 8th and 

9fii avs; rep; born Illinois. 
Ruick Frank, brick-moulder; 408 IGth st; 

dem ; from Ohio. 
Rush Wm. laborer; Istav, liet 18lh and 19th 

streets. 

Russ Christ, blacksmith; 802 7th av; from 

Prussia. 
Russell Jno. teamster ; 21st st ; Cath ; dem ; 

from Ireland. 
Ryan Peter, laborer; 212 22d st; dem; Cath; 

from Ireland. 
R^-anJno. tinsmith; 114 16th st; dem; Cath; 

from Wisconsin. 

Ryder E. railroad transportation ; Harper 
House. 



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S AFFORD LEROY, laborer; 2524 5tli 
av ; dem ; from New York. 
Sage Mrs. Harriet, boarding-liouse ; 16th st, 

bet 3d and 4th avs. 
Sage Wm. 11. brick-layer; rep. 
Sagesser S. minister; 14th .st, bet 6th and 

7th avs ; rep ; Meth ; from Switzerland. 
Sanders Olsen, P. O. Milan ; Luth ; Sweden. 
Sanderson Andrew, laborer; 420 5th st; rep; 

Luth ; from Sweden. 
Sander.son Wm. H. farmer; Sec. 11; rep; 

Ind; from Conn. 
Sargent Edmund, clerk; 5th av and 18th st; 

rep ; born Illinois. 
Sargent Juo. S. blacksmith; 5th av and 18th 

st: dem; from Vermont. 
Sargent N. grocer; 20th st. 
Sarman Wm. cooper; 26th st, bet 5th and 

6th avs ; ve\} ; from Ohio. 
Sass A. butcher ; 207 21st st ; Germany. 
Sauermau Jno. harness-maker; 623 17tli st; 

rep ; Luth ; from Germany. 
Saulpuugh Thos. railroad contractor ; 5th av, 

bet 27th and 28th sts ; rep ; from N. Y. 

SA^VY^ERX. B. Dealer in Tin and 

Glassware ; born in liutland Co., Vt., Sept. 

20, 1848; came to this Co. in 1871; Rep; 

Presb ; Mr. Sawyer is extensively engaged 

in the sale of glass and tinware ; besides 

his trade in Rock Island, he employs ten 

men to sell goods through the country ; 

married Florence Frazer, of Ohio, Oct. 8, 

1876. 
Saxon Earnest, laborer ; 3d av. 
Saxon T. teamster ; dem ; Cath ; Ireland. 
Schaar Adam, teamster ; dem. 
Schaar Jno. teamster ; dem. 
Schadt Mrs. Mary, housekeeper ; 6th av, bet 

25th and 26th sts ; Luth ; from Germany. 
Schaefer Andrew, gardener; 10th av, bet 

10th and 11th sts; from Germany. 
Schaefer Otto, grocer ; 5th av, e of Swede 

College; rep; from Germany. 
Schafer Christ, salesman; 9th st, bet 7th 

and 8th avs ; dem ; from Germany. 
Schafer Geo. carpenter ; 8th av, bet 9th and 

lOtli sts ; dem ; from Germany. 

SchaleFred. laborer; 712 2d st; Germany. 

Schandler Jolin, farmer; Sec. 10; dem; Ind; 
from Germany, 

Schatnitger Henry, laborer; 1st st; rep; 

from German3^ 
Schatz Christ, bar-tender; 908 8th av; dem; 

Cath; from (Germany. 
Schautz Jno. C. confectionery; 21st st, bet 

1st and 2d avs ; from Germany. 

Schauk Gotliph, farmer; Sec. 3; Presb; 
from Ohio. 

Schauk Samuel, milk dealer; Presb; from 
Berne, Switzerland. 



Schetfer Chas. retired ; dem ; Ind ; Germany. 
Schefler Chas. Ind ; born in New Orleans, 

1818. 
Scheible F. D. boarding-house; dem. 
Scherer Peter, saloon ; cor 18tli st and 4th 

avs ; dem ; from Germany. 
Schibler , saloon ; 15th st, bet 8tli and 

9th avs ; from Germany. 
'Schibert C. laborer; 17th st, bet 5th and 6th 

avs; from Germany. 
Schieberl Jos. tailor ; 18th st, bet 3d and 4th 

avs ; from Germany. 
Schiller Laurence, clerk; 426 3d st; rep; 

from Sweden. 
Schindler Geo. 1220 3d av; dem. 
Schindler Thos. E. butcher; 1817 2d av; 

from Germany. 
Schlemmer Chas. saloon ; 1320 3d av ; dem ; 

from Germany. 
Schlemmer Jno. painter ; cor 2d av and 9th 

st ; dem ; from Germany. 
Schlemmer Peter, painter ; 7th av, bet 14th 

and 15th sts; dem; from Germany. 
Schlista Julius, carpenter; 2d av, bet 6th and 

7th sts ; from Germany. 
Schmale Fred, shoemaker ; 15th st and 4th 

av; dem. 

SCHMID AUGUST, House Builder 
and Contractor ; residence 20th st, bet 8th 
and 9th avs ; born in Germany, Sept. 4, 
1836; came to this Co. in 1856; Mr. 
Schmid is one of the oldest contractors in 
the city ; f;irmers and others will tind him 
thoroughly (qualified in his business; mar- 
ried Caroline Rendt, January, 1856; has 
nine children. 

Schmidt Carl, laborer; 808 5th st; dem; 
from German3\ 

Schmidt Fred, laborer; from Germany. 

Schmidt Geo. saloon ; 1st av, bet 19th and 
20th sts ; from Germany. 

Schmidt Henry, wholesale liquors ; 7th av 
and 18th st; from Mo. 

Schmidt Jno. mason; 720 15th st; Cath; 
from Germany. 

Schmitt Adam, 1st av; from Germany. 

Schmell Matthias, carpenter; 1908 3d av; 
from Germany. 

Schneider Andrew, saloon ; 1st av and 20th 
st ; dem ; from Germany. 

Schneider Geo. grocer; 4th av and 21st st. 

Schneider Geo., Jr. salesman ; 4th av and 
21st St. 

Schneider George, farmer ; Sec. 1 ; rep ; 
Luth ; from Germany. 

Schneider Morris, 2614 6th av; rcp; Luth; 
from Germany. 

Schnider Conrad, clerk; 321 21st st; rep; 
Luth ; from Md. 

Schnell Chas. barber; 229 21st st; France. 



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S€H:SfEL.l, W1I.I.IAM, Painter; 
office 4th av; residence AVine st, No. 2533; 
born in Germany, Oct. 26tli, 1827; came 
to tliis Co. in 18(54; Mr. Sclmell gives 
special attention to graining; married Su- 
san A. Storm, Jan. 13, 1864. 

Sclmert August, blacksmitli ; 4tli av, bet Gtli 
7th sts. 

Sclinitger Henry, grocer; cor 4th av and 
9th st ; rep ; from Germany. 

Sclinitzer Jno. carpenter; 3533 7th av; deni; 
from Germany. 

Sclmuckle Rev. Carl, pastor St. Mary's Ro- 
man Catholic Church ; 4th av and 33a st. 
Schoclier Clirist. tobacconist ; 3505 5th av ; 

from Germany. 
Schoede Clias. carpenter; 2508 6th av; rep; 

Lutli ; from Prussia. 
Schraeder Fred, carriage-trimmer; 15th st, 

bet 8th and 9th avs ; Luth. 
Schrader Jno. laborer; 6th st, bet 8th and 

9th avs ; from Germany. 
Schreder Andrew, laborer; 813 8tli av; from 

Germany. 
Schredur Henry, carpenter; 7th av, bet 13th 

and 13tli sts ; dem ; Lutli ; Germany. 
Schreiuer Christian, carpenter; 005 10th st; 

rep ; Lutli ; from Germany. 
Schroder J. H. farmer; Sec. 13; rep; Catli ; 

from Hanover, Prussia. 
Schroeder Wm. tobacconist; 737 30tli st; 

rep ; Lutli ; from Germany. 
Schuartz O. laborer; 541 31st st; rep; from 

Germany. 
Scliutz" Jno. laborer ; 4tli av ; dem ; from Ger- 
many. 
Scott Elijah, laborer; 5th av, e of 30th st ; 

rep ; Md. 
Scott Geo. engineer; 535 31st st; from Iowa. 
Scott Herbert, rep ; from Ohio. 
Scott W. AV. engineer; 533 31st st; Ohio. 
Scotten AVm. T. traveler; 130G 3d av; dem ; 

from N. Y. 
Scully Daniel, laborer ; 5tli av and 33d st ; 

dem ; Cath ; irom Ireland. 
Segar J. J. hackman; 3d av. 
Segrist Samuel, laborer ; 835 10th av; from 

Switzerland. 
Scider Jno. 51'' 17tli st; dem; Germany. 
Selle Ernest, teacher; 6th av, bet 13th and 

14th sts ; Luth. 
Scnger Lawrence, carpenter; 11th st, bet 8tli 

ami 9tli avs ; from liavaria. 
Sennatt Jno. engineer ; Harper House. 

Serch Mrs. A. housekeeper; 615 6tli st; 
Cath ; from Austria. 

Sevey AVm. Carpenter; 3634 7th av; rep; 
from England. 

Seymour C. 11. printer ; 15th st, bet 8th and 
9th avs. 



Sghoede Jno. 13th st, bet 3d and 4tli avs; 

Luth ; rep ; from Germany. 
Shaefer Andrew, d'ler in grease ; 555 33d st. 
Sharps Adam, 1919 4th av. 

Sharp Levi, laborer; 028 8th st; rep; from 
Ohio. 

Shaunessey Mrs. Eliza, 33d st. 

Shaw G. T. salesman ; Rock Island House. 

SheaThos. laborer; 336 33d st; dem; Cath; 

from Ireland. 
Shea Thos. teamster; 210G 2d av; dem; 

Cath ; from Ireland. 
Shean Daniel, laborer; 1113 9tli av; dem; 

Cath ; from Ireland. 
Shearer Philip, 14th st, bet 5th and 6th avs ; 

rep ; Meth ; from Gernrany. 

Sheibner E. AV. gardener ; 7th av ; rep ; from 
Germany. 

Shepherd J. A. coal dealer ; 502 SOtli st ; rep ; 

from Ohio. 
Sherrer Geo. gardener ; Sec. 1 ; rep ; Luth ; 

from Germany. 

Shcrer Jacob, milk dealer; 24tli st; dem; 
from Germany. 

Sherer Jno. tinner; 1431 6th av; dem; Ger. 
Sherwood Thos. laborer. 
Shields Andrew, watchman; 1303 7th av; 
dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. 

Sheilds Ed., Sr., laborer; 3503 6th av; dem; 
Cath ; from Ireland. 

Sheilds Ed., Jr., engineer; 3503 6th av; deni; 
Cath ; from New York. 

Shields Jas. glass-gatherer; 416 4th st; rep; 
from England. 

Shields Jas. H. laborer ; 3d av, bet 7th and 
8th sts. 

Shields Jno. glass-blower ; 8th st ; N. Y. 
Shields Thos. core-maker ; bet 8th and 9th 

sts; dem; from New York. 
Shillinger Christian, boiler-maker; 839 30th 

st ; rep ; Luth ; from Germany. 
Shindler Ferdinand, cattle dealer; 14th st, 

bet 8th and 9th avs ; dem ; from German3^ 
Schmidt Conrad, shoemaker ; 1406 Otli av ; 

rep ; from Germany. 
Shope AVm. carpenter; 1410 6th av; Ger. 
Shroeder Fred, carriage trimmer ; Luth ; 

from Germany. 
Shultz Christ, laborer ; 1st st, bet 6th and 7th 

avs ; Luth ; from Germany. 
Sickels J. R. laborer ; cor 6th st and 4th av. 

Siegrist Jno., Sr., laborer; 407 3d st; dem; 
from France. 

Siegrist Jno., Jr., sawyer ; 404 3d st ; dem ; 
born Illinois. 

Siegrist Phil, sawyer; 438 3d sts; dem; 
from Pennsylvania. 

Sienion Heniy, saloon ; 543 15th st ; Luth ; 
from Germany. 



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Sigmimd Jno. pliotographer; Post Office 

Block; from Gcrmauy. 
Simley N. L. engineer ; 17tli st ; rep ; Epis ; 

from New York. 
Simmon Peter, boolv-keeper. 
Simmon Philip, dniymuu; 4th av, bet 19th 

and 30tli sts. 
Simmons Phil, painter; lltli st, bet 8th and 

9th avs ; dem ; Luth ; from Germany. 
Simmons Walter B. painter; 11th st, bet 8th 

and yth avs ; dem ; from Germany. 
Simon Leopold, merchant; ISth st, bet Gth 

and 7th avs ; dem ; from Germany. 
Simpson Geo. time-keeper; 20th st, bet 3d 

and 4th avs. 
Simpson Thos. grainer; 727 15th st. 

SI MP SOW, YOlIlfG & II EI- 

TAHREXDS, Painters; T. S. Simp- 
. son, H. S. Young-, II. Ileitahrends ; this 

firm do all kinds of painting, calcimiu- 

ing and paper hanging; graining made a 

specialty; shop 17th st, bet 4th and 5th avs. 
Sinnet A. real estate dealer; 5th av, e of 30th 

st ; rej) ; Bapt ; from Massachusetts. 
Sinnet F. M. ice dealer; 5tii av, e of 80th st; 

rep ; Bapt ; from Ohio. 
Sinnig Ernest, cook ; Rock Island House. 
Sise Stephen, laborer; 20th st, bet 4th and 

5th avs ; from Germany. 
Skinner Clias. W. lumber dealer; 30th st; 

from Pennsylvania. 
Skinner Porter, lumber merchant; 5th av, 

bet 29tli and 30th sts ; dem ; New York. 
Slater Jas laborer; 518 2dst; rep; Ireland. 
Slattery Jno. laborer; 4th av. 
Slattery Mrs. M. 4th av. 
Slattery Thos. laborer; 4th av; dem; Oath; 

from Ireland. 
■ Slaymaker Mrs. H. J. 830 2d av; Presb. 
Slingerland Ilc^nry T. laborer; 2609 Gth av; 

rep ; Melh ; from New York. 
Slowej^ Mrs. Rachel, housekeeper; 5tli av, 

bet 15th and 16th sts; Cath; Ireland. 
Smart Thos. grocer ; 708 2d av ; rep. 
Smead F. assistant clerk Harper House. 
Smith Thos. carder; 8116th av; rep; Chris; 

from England. 

Smith A. T. clerk Rock Island House. 

Smith August, carpenter; 817 20th st; reji; 
from Germany. 

Smith August, barl)er; 728 20th st; rep ; 

Bapt; from (lermany. 
Smith August, laborer; dem; GermauJ^ 
Smithe Benedict, cooper; 3d av. 

Smith Dennis, jeweler; 216 20th st; dem; 
Cath ; from Germany. 

Smith Frank, laljorer; 4th av; Cath; from 
Wisconsin. 

Smith G. A. barber; rep; Bapt. 



Smith H. coachman, Harper House. 

SMITH HKNRY, Carriage Manu- 
factui'er; residence 1923 4th av; born in 
C'anada, Oct. 16, 1844; came to this Co. in 
1866; Rep; Epis; married Nannie A. Sut- 
ton, July 14, 1867 ; has two daughters. 

Smith Jno. A. plow-fitter ; I4th st, bet 5th 
and 6th avs; dem. 

Smith L. engineer; Sec. 2. 

Smith L. F. sawyer; 6th av, bet 25th and 
26th sts ; dem ; from Louisiana. 

Smith Lewis, barber; rep; Bapt; N. Y. 

Smith Louis A. barber; 728 20th st; rep; 
Bapt; from New York. 

Smith Martin, bank watchman; Post Otfice 
Block ; rep ; from Vermont. 

Smith Samuel C. carpenter; 819 Gth av; 
dem ; Chris ; from Virginia. 

Smith W. H. express agent; Post Office 
Block ; dem ; from New York. 

Smith Wm. harness-maker; rep; from N. C. 

Smith Wm. brakeman; 5th av, bet 29th and 
30th sts; dem; from Virginia. 

SnartEd. E painter; 12th st; dem; Scotland. 

Sneyd Jas. glass works. 

Snyder Wm. H. printer; 609 17th st; rep. 

Soderstrum Andrew, fireman; 541 21st st; 
rep ; Luth ; from Sweden. 

Sohl Peter, laljorer; 8th av, bet 9th and 10th 
sts ; Luth ; from Germany. 

Solander Geo. 923 4th av ; rep ; from Penn. 

Sommer Peter, cooper; 2014 5th av; Ger. 

South Jno. L. engineer; 9th st, bet Gth and 
7th avs; dem; from Pennsylvania. 

Southard S. L. upholsterer ; 1326 3d av. 

Sparhawk Geo. J. ticket agent ; 1507 7th av. 

Spaulding W. S. blacksmith ; 1402 8th av; 
rep ; from Massachusetts. 

Spcidel C. druggist ; 524 23d st ; dem ; Ger. 

SPESiCKR ED^ ARI> W., was 

born at Rock Island, Sept. 20, 1835, and is 
therefore among its oldest native born citi- 
zens ; was educated at Rock River Semi- 
nary, antl at the Northwestern University, 
at Evanston, which latter he left because 
of ill health. It was during Mr. Spencer's 
stay at Evanston, that the never-to-be-for- 
gotten wreck of the steamer "Lady Elgin" 
occurred, on Lake Michigan, in the fall of 
1860, when he distinguished himself by 
his l)ravery "n rescuing the survivors from 
tlie ill-fated steamer, at great risk to his 
own life, which is ever of less value to him 
than the elevation of the fallen and relief 
of those in distress. After five or six years 
of i-est, during which Mr. S. accompanied 
Maj. PowelTsfirst Scientific Expedition to 
the Rocky Mountains, as Ornithologist, 
he embarked on his present business 
enterprise, which ten years of close appli- 
cation have built up and enlarged into an 
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of Tinware aud Tinner's stock, and House- 
furnishing goods. Mr. Spencer was mar- 
ried on tlie 17tli of September, 1863, at 
Cliicago, to Miss Lura Cantine, who was 
born at Mount Morris, New Yorlc, Nov. 5, 
1845 ; she was educated in Chicago aud at 
tlie Pittsburgli Female College. Their 
family numbers six children, live of whom 
are living, viz.: Philena, John Wilson, 
Eliza Cantine, George William, and Julia 
Helen. In politics, Mr. Spencer has 
always been a Kepublican, aud has been 
honored by official positions of i^spousi- 
bility in the city. 

SPE^fCER jr. >V. Retired; residence 
cor 6th av and I'jtli st; born in Addison 
Co., Vt., July 20, 1801 ; came to this State 
in 1820, to the Co. in 1828; married Eliza 
Wilson, of same Co., Oct. 16, 1834; has 
three cliildren; Judge Spencer was the 
first County Commissioner, the first 
County Judge, and married the first cou- 
ple in Kock Island Co. ; was a member of 
the Constitutional Convention in 1847; 
was an officer in the Black-Hawk War; 
although past the lawful age, he sent a 
substitute into the armj^ in the late war. 

Spencer Jno. American Express ; 511 20th 
st; Epis; from Ireland. 

Splane Thos. laborer; 425 19th st; deni; 
Cath ; from Ireland. 

Sprague Silas, engineer; 2*J07 5th av; rep; 
born Illinois. 

Spriugboru Chas. laborer; 814 8th av; Ger. 

Spurr J. M. painter; 2014 5th av; rep; from 
Ohio. 

Stachlain Jos. laborer; 2702 27th st; Ger. 

Stader Stephen, barber; 2d av, bet 2Ist aud 
22d st; Cath ; from Ger. 

Stafl'ord C. E. conductor; 7th av and 25th 
st ; dem ; from Ohio. 

Stafford E. C. laborer; 2d av; rep. 

Staftbrd W. salesman ; 2d av ; rep. 

Stafford Wm. carpenter; 2716 6th av; rep; 
Meth ; from N. Y. 

Stanley Grear, laborer; 1st st, bet 5th and 
6th avs. 

Stanton J. C. 3d av, bet 16th and 17th sts. 

Stapp John, horticulturalist; rep; Luth; 
from Ger. 

STARK J. W. Dentist; office 1724 2d 
av; residence 20th st, bet 5th and 6th avs; 
born in Morris Co., N. J., Fel). 24, 1838; 
came to this Co. in 1870; Rep; Meth; Mr. 
Stark has been in the practice of liis pro- 
fession for the past fourteen years, and 
eight in liock Island ; his office is furn- 
ished with all the nu)dern instruments of 
dentistry; married Melcena A. Walker, 
Sept. 4, 1861. 

St. Clair J. T. carpenter ; dem. 

Stauback Bruno, laborer; cor 4th av and 
15th St. 



Stauback Edward, laborer ; cor 4th av and 
15th St. 

Stauback Jno. saloon; cor 4th av and 15th 

st; dem; Cath. 
Steadenbower Marks, laborer; 6tli st, bet 8th 

and 9th avs ; Cath ; from Germany. 
Steel Alex, hardware ; 3d av ; rep ; Presb. 
Steel Geo. T. salesman ; 3d av ; rep. 
Steel Mrs. M. 3d av. 

Stelck Peter, liquors ; 1618 2d av ; rep ; Ger. 
Steitz Lewis, baker; 424 7th st. 
Steinauer Jno. laborer ; 6th av ; Germany. 
Stemple Ben. wood-turner; 16th st, bet 1st 

and 2d avs ; rep ; from Peun. 
Stenipel Mrs. Mary, 4th av. 
Stengel Gustav, saloon ; 1812 2d av; dem; 

from Germany. 
Stengle Wm. laborer; 1st av, bet IDth and 

20th sts; from Germany. 
Stephenson A. W., Sr. machinist; 5tli av, e 

of 30th st ; from Mass. 
Stephenson Alfred W., Jr. machinist; 5th 

av, e of 30th st ; from Conn. 
Stephenson Chas. machinist ; 5th av; Conn. 
Sternes A. A. agent ; 2d av. 

!STEVE:SfS A. C. Farmer; Sec. 5; P. 
O. Carbon Clitt"; born in Oxford Co., Me., 
Oct. 9, 1833; came to this Co. in 1854; 
owns 160 acs, valued at $8,000; married, 
April 3, 1856, Matilda Sluirp ; has three 
children; is manager of the farmers' co- 
operative store in Rock Island. 

Stevens Jno. L. fireman ; 547 24th st ; rep ; 
from Maine. 

Stevenson Jos. P. machinist; 2509 7th av; 
rep; Presb; from Penn. 

Stewart Frank, steward Harper House. 

Stewart J. W. 805 19tli st; merchant; rep; 
Presb; from Maryland. 

Stewart Jas. joiner; 3d av. 

Stewart Wm. painter; 211 22d st; Canada. 

Stinehower Jno. teamster; 6th av, bet 27th 
and 28tli sts ; rep ; from Germany. 

Stocken Geo. carpenter; 1521 7th av; rep; 
Epis. 

Stockhouse Robt. I'ailroad agent ; 427 15th 
st ; dem ; from Prussia. 

Stoddard Chas. A. book-keeper ; 731 19th st ; 
rep ; Meth ; born Illinois. 

Stoddard C. II. civil engineer; 731 19th st; 
rep ; Meth ; from N. Y. 

Stoddard S. B. 4th av, bet 13th and 14th sts; 
dem ; from Conn. 

Stoddard S. B., Jr. clerk ; 4th av, bet 13th 
and 14th .sts; dem; born Illinois. 

Stormel Wm. mason ; 5th av, e of 30th st ; 
from Prussia. 

Strahle Jno. mason ; 13th st, bet 5th and 6th 
avs ; dem ; born Illinois. 



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BIOGKAPHICAl, DIEECTOKY OF 



Strahle Jos. tiimer; 4tli av; clem; Cath ; 

from Term. 
Strahle Julius, mason; 637 17tli st; clem; 

from Oliio. 
Strahle Jos. laborer; Cth av, bet 13th and 

14th sts ; dem ; Cath ; from Germany. 
Strate Ernst, saloon ; 4th av and 22d st ; Ger. 
Stranger Samuel, engineer; 2006 5th av; 

dem; from Penn. 
Strecker Daniel, cooper; 413 10th st; clem; 

Luth ; from Germany. 

STRECKFrS B. Wagon and Car- 
riage Maker; residence 139 4th av; born 
in Germany ; Dem ; Catli ; all kinds of re- 
pairing to satisfy the public. 

STRKCKFITS JOHX, Grocer; resi- 
dence 129 4th av; keeps everything in the 
grocery line, opposite the Taylor House ; 
takes farm and garden produce in ex- 
change. 

Streckfus Michael, wagon-maker; dem. 

Stroup Chas. carpenter ; 503 8th av. 

Stroup Peter, laborer; 503 8th av. 

Struck Jno. teamster ; 4tli av ; rep ; Ger. 

Struk Peter, laborer ; 721 10th st ; rep ; Luth ; 
from Germany. 

Struss J. D. wagon-maker ; 14th st, bet 7th 
and 8th avs ; dem ; Luth ; Germany. 

Stuart Saml. A. dealer in second-hand cloth- 
ing ; 3008 3d av ; from Scotland. 

Studen Albert, coachman; 419 10th st; dem; 
from Switzerland. 

STITROEON M. M. Attorney; mem- 
ber of tirm of Sturgeon & Adams; rcsi- 
clence 846 19lh st; born in Meigs Co., O., 
Sept. 10, 1843; came to this Co. in 1850; 
Rep; has been Co. Supt. for eight years; 
was in army two years ; married Jennie 
Matterson, of Ogle Co., June 22, 1870 ; has 
two children. 

Sturvy C. laborer; 21st st, bet 3d and 4tli 
avs. 

Sullivan Mrs. C. boarding; 2109 3d av. 

Sulsar Christ, laborer; 11th st, bet 8th and 
9th avs ; from Switzerland. 

Sultzer Jacob, laborer; 1st st, bet 5th and 
6th avs ; dem ; from Switzerland. 

Summers Jas. huckster; 24th st, bet 6th and 
7th avs; rep; bom Illinois. 

Sunley Wm. lather; 9th st, bet 6th and 7th 
avs ; rep ; from N. Y. 

Surr Jno. laborer; Commercial st, bet 15th 
and 16th avs; rep; Meth; from Ireland. 

Surr W.J. laborer; Commercial st, bet 15th 
and 16tii avs ; rep ; Metii ; Scotland. 

Sutcliffe Edwin, painter ; 4th av. 

Sutcdift'e Jno. painter; 1501 3d av; rep; 
from England. 

Suttle Jacob, laborer; Scic. 2. 

Suttle Sanuiel, l)rick-maker ; Sec. 3. 



Sutton Mrs. Maria, 1923 4th av. 
Swan Jno. laborer ; 917 7th av ; rep ; from 
Sweden. 

SWA:NS0]V a. J. Boot and Shoe 

Store; residence 1818 3d av; born in 

Sweden, Jan. 39, 1839 ; came to this Co. 

in 1850 ; Dem ; keeps leather and findings. 
Swanson Andrew, laborer; 3608 6tli av; 

rep ; from Sweden. 
Swanson C. P. cai'penter ; 32d st, bet 5th and 

6th avs ; rep ; from Sweden. 
Swanson Gus, carpenter ; 735 15th st ; from 

Sweden. 
Swanson L. P. laborer; cor 3d av and 34th 

st; from Sweden. 
Swanson Nelson, laborer; 421 7tli st; rep; 

from Sweden. 
Swanson P. W. carpenter ; 421 7tli st ; rep ; 

Luth; from Sweden. 
Swanson Swan, saloon; 3d av; Sweden. 
Swartz Mr. clerk ; 423 6th st ; rep ; Luth ; 

from Germany. 

SlVEElfEY EDWARD D. Attor- 
ney ; residence 819 20th st ; l)orn in New- 
castle Co., Del., Aug. 13, 1833; came to 
this Co. in 1857 ; Rep ; Metli ; member of 
the firm Sweeney & Jackson ; married 
Harrietta E. Allen, Nov. 5, 1862; has three 
children. 

Sweeney W. E. wagon-maker ; 5th av, bet 
18th and 19th sts ; rep ; born Illinois. 

SYI^EEXEY W. li. Wagon and Car- 
riage Manufacturer; residence 1810 5th 
av; ])orn in Monmouth Co., N. J., Jul}' 4, 
1836 ; came to this Co. 1853 ; Rep ; Meth 
Pref ; is a member of firm of Churchill & 
Sweeney; was five years a member of tlie 
Board of Education ; served two years as 
Alderman of Rock Island; has been Pres- 
ident of Rock Island Co. Agricultural So- 
ciety for two years; twice elected to office 
of Assistant Supervisor, also holds the 
office of Most Worth}^ Grand Patriarcli of 
I. O. O. F. ; married Amelia M. Robb, of 
Mercer Co., Penn., March 10, 1850; has 
three children. 

Sweiler John; 3d av; Bapt; born Illinois. 

Swiler Geo. cabinet-maker; 408 16th st; rep; 
Presb; from Germany. 

TATE ALBERT, blacksmith ; 438 13tli 
st; dem. 
Taylor Chas. soap-maker; 16th st, bet 3d and 

3d avs. 
Taylor Chas. C. clerk ; 16th st, bet 3d and 3d 

avs; rep. 
Taylor Henry, laborer; 707 3d st; rep. 
Taylor J. D. contractor and buiUUu-; 9tli av 

and 19th st; dem; from New York. 
Taylor Jas. soap-maker; 8th av, bet 14tli and 

i5th sts; rep; Presb; from Ireland. 
Taylor Jas. P. proi)rietor Taylor House; 1600 

iOtli st ; rep ; born Illinois. 




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PRESIDENT OF 

AUGUSTANA COLLCCr & THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY 

ROCK ISLAND. 



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Taylor Joliu, grocer; 8th av, bet 14tli and 

lotli sts; rep; Presb; from Ireland, 
Taylor Kudolplius ; 2d av and 9tli st ; dem. 
Taylor S. A. carpntr; 1513 7th av; dem;0. 
Taylor Sam'l ; 6th av ; dem ; from Ohio. 
Taylor Sam'l, soap-maker; 8th av, bet 14th 

and 15th sts ; Presb ; from Ireland. 
Taylor Wm. laborer ; 14th st, bet 7th and 8th 

avs; Presb; from Ireland. 
Taylor W. A. laborer; 300 3d av. 
Tease Sam'l, teamster ; 712 3d av ; rep ; Ire. 
Tegeler Chas. wholesale liquor; 18th st, bet 

7th and 8tli avs ; Germany. 
Teho John, laborer; 3 5th av; rep; Luth; 

from Germany. 

Terrell Richmond, barber ; 422 22d st ; rep ; 

from Alabama. 
Terry Sandy, laborer ; 210 4th av. 
Thayer C. C. carpenter; 2716 6th av; rep; 

Meth ; from New York. 
Thayer H. F. carpenter ; 1920 5th av; rep; 

from New Hampshire. 
Therian Peter, stone-cutter; 1916 5th av; rep; 

from New York. 
Tharase Mrs. Theresa, house-keeper ; 7th av, 

bet 14th and 15th sts ; Luth ; Germany. 
Thomas Chas. laborer; 550 24th st; rep; 

Luth ; from Germany. ^ 

Thomas Geo. F. laborer; 18th st; Virginia. 

THOMAS THOMAS. H. Drug- 
gist; opposite Rock Island House; resi- 
dence 4tli av, bet 10th and llth sts; born 
in England, Oct. 6, 1849 ; came to this Co. 
in 1871; Rep; farmers and dealers will 
find this the best and cheapest place to 
buy anj'thing in the line of drugs, medi- 
cines, paints, oils, leads, varnishes, brush- 
es, etc. ; married Seline Swiler, April 23, 
1873. 

Thompson Albert, saloon ; 15th st, bet 8th 
and 9tli avs ; dem ; from Missouri. 

Thompson David C. moulder; 821 20th st; 
rep ; from Scotland. 

Thompson Jas. carpenter ; 421 16th st ; rep ; 
Presb ; from Ireland. 

Thompson Jas. laborer; dem. 

Thompson Jno. machinist ; cor 4th av and 
2Gth St. 

Thompson Jno. ; 1414 4th av. 

Thoinpson Jno. laborer ; 5th av, e of Swede 
Col. ; rep ; Luth ; from Sweden. 

Thompson Mrs. S. P. housekeeper ; 20th st, 
bet 5th and 6th avs; from Penns^'lvania. 

Thompson Thornton, laborer; llth st, bet 
8th and 9th avs; rep; Bapt; from Missouri. 

THOMPSON \%^M. Plasterer; resi- 
dence 13th st, third house south of Indian^ 
Boundary; born in Indiana Co., Penn.,* 
Jan. 10, 1827 ; came to this Co. 1858 ; Rep ; 
wife was Ellen A. Richards; has six chil- 
dren. 



Thompson Wm. foundry; 537 23d st; rep; 
Presb; from Scotland. 

Thornton Frank; 3d av, bet 8th and 9th sts. 
Thornton Patrick, laborer; 114 16th st; dem; 
Cath ; from Ireland. 

Thornton Thos. 3d av, bet 8th and 9th sts. 
Thordenberg B. M. contract brick-layer; 

7th av, bet 10th and llth sts; rep; Sweden. 
Thorp Jas. lather; 1409 6th av; Michigan. 
Tickenscher E. hotel ; 1409 6th av ; Ger. 
Tierney Jas. carj^enter ; rep ; from Canada. 
Titcomb O. P. engineer; 509 20th st; rep; 

from New Hampshire. 
Toliver Thornton, coachman ; 2515 5th av ; 

rep ; from Kentucky. 
Tombs Jacob, brakeman ; 2d av, bet 21st and 

22d sts; rep; born Illinois. 
Tompkins Ferris A. steamboat mate; 8th av, 

bet 7th and 8th sts ; dem ; from Penn. 
Toun Herman, moulder; 514 3d st; dem; 

from Pennsylvania. 

Totten W. A. P. foreman; 717 lOtli st; rep; 
born Rock Island. 

Treeson Henry, laborer; 5th av, e of 30th st; 

dem ; from Germany. 
Trefz Christ; 1924 3d av. 
Treger Jos. teamster ; dem ; Cath ; Germany. 
Tremann Henry, meat-uuirket ; cor 3d av and 

17th st; from Germany. 

Treeman Robt. saddler ; 4th av ; dem. 

Trouble Wm. saloon; 1st av and 17th st; 
from England. 

Trouble J. W.; 5th av and 24t]i st; rep; 

from England. 
Trow Isaac, conductor; Commercial st, bet 

15th and 16th sts; rep; Bapt; New York. 

TRITESOAI.K C, M. D. Physician; 
residence cor 18th st and 6tii av; born in 
Mahoning Co., Ohio, Oct. 3, 1822; came to 
this Co. 1855; Rep; married Jan. 1, 1851, 
Charlotte M. Haynes; graduated in medi- 
cine at the Western Reserve College, Cleve- 
land, O., class of 1845. 

Truesdale Moore, clerk ; 5th av, e of 30th st ; 
rep; born Illinois. 

Tubah Godfrey, trimmer ; Ind ; Germany. 

Tucker Mrs. E. F.; 723 20th st; born 111. 

Turner E. merchant ;'2d av, bet 13th and 14th 
sts ; dem. 

Tm-ner Geo. clerk; 1515 6th av; dem; 111. 

ULLjMYER MATHIAS, carpenter; llth 
st, bet 8th and 9th avs ; dem ; Cath ; Ger. 
Umphrus Wallace, laborer; 713 2d st; rep; 

Bapt ; from Tennessee. 
Usman Mr. laborer ; 1st st, bet 6th and 7th 

avs; from Germany. 
Utka Julius; 4th av; from Germany. 



V 



AN HORN J. W. painter; 431 15th st; 
rep ; from New York. 



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312 



BIOGKArHlCAX, DIKECTOEY OF 



Van Doren Jno. laborer ; 3d av. 

Van Plerron Frank ; bds. 2109 3d av. 

Van Meter David J. Argus ; 1126 3d av ; dem ; 
Lib ; from Minnesota. 

Vent Henrj^ tailor; 7th av,bet 14th and 15th 
sts ; dem ; from Germany. 

Vermillion Robt. H. ; rep; Co. Coroner. 

Viele Geo. S. restaurant; 117 18th st; N. Y. 

Vighten John, carpenter; 8tli av, bet 5th 
and Gth sts ; from Germany. 

Vincent Thos. ; 4th av, bet 14th and 15th sts ; 
ind ; Chris ; from Ohio. 

Voigh Chas. ; 4th av ; from Germany. 

Vogt Chas. baker; 7th av, bet 10th and 11th 
sts; Luth; from Germany. 

Vogels F. ; cor 19th st and 3d av; dem ; Cath. 

VOEiK JOHX, Contractor and Build- 
er; residence 2d av, bet 6th and 7th sts; 
born in Germany, Oct. 28, 1838; came to 
this Co. 1857; married Mary B. Weiss, 
Jan. 28, 1866 ; has four children. 

Von Wolff C. 1410 4th av. 

Vorce W. R. fireman ; 5th av, bet 29th and 
30th sts ; rep ; from New York. 

Voss Max, carpenter ; 530 21st st ; rep ; Luth ; 
from Germany. 

Vor Shoren Rev. C. 10th st, bet 3d and 4th 
avs ; Presb ; from Germany. 

WADSWORTII MRS. C. widow; 505 
20th st ; Meth ; from Ireland. 

Wadsworth Mrs. Wm. ; 1424 4th av. 

Wagner Abram, justice; 924 7th av; dem; 
Presb; from New York. 

WAGONER GEO. brewer; residence 
5th av; born in Germany, Jan. 13, 1832; 
came to this Co. in 1855; four years al- 
derman; married Fredericka Eppinger, 
Jan., 1857 ; has four children. 

WAGlSfER GEO. F. Druggist; cor 
4th av and 23d st ; member of firm of Fez- 
ler& Wagner; rep; born Illinois. 

Wagner Jos. harness maker; 2212 2d av; 
Cath; from Pennsylvania. 

Wagner Levi, laborer; 800 5th av; rep; O. 

Wagner Phillip ; cor 4th av and 10th st; rep ; 
from Germany. 

Wagner Philip, saw maker; 7tli av, bet 1,0th 
and 11th sts; rep; from Ohio. 

Wagner Wm. G.; 924 7th av; dem; 111. 

Wakefield Jno. clerk; 29th st; rep; Meth; 
from Pennsylvania. 

Walker A. book-keep(!r ; 7th av, bet 25th 
and26tlists; rep; Presb; from Illinois. 

WAEKEK ItllFlIS, Lumber Dealer; 
residence 2d av, cor9tli st; born in Orange 
Co., Vt., Dec. 10, 1839; came to Co. 1860; 
Rep; Presb; nuirried Jane Edgington, 
Aug. 19, 1862; has three children: John 
E., Frank B., and Rufus. 

Wangdin F. R. Sec. 11; gardener; rep; 
Bapt; from Sweden. 



Ward Jno. laborer ; 226 22d st ; dem ; Cath ; 

from Ireland. 
Ward Peter, drayman; 2d av, e of 22d st; 

dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. 
Ward Thos. laborer; 212 22d st; dem; Cath; 

from Ireland. 
Warden Jas. drayman; 2610 6th av; rep; 

from Missouri. 
Wardner Jas.; 6th av; rep. 
Ware Geo. W. car driver ; 5th av, e of 30th 

st ; rep ; from Ohio. 

WARXER JOHN, President of Rock 
Island Street Railroad ; residence 2730 5th 
av; born August 19, 1814; came to this 
Co. 1850; Dem; married Caroline L. Mor- 
ris, Jan. 19, 1843; has two children. 

WARXER JOHN R. Sash Factory 
and Flouring Mill; residence 2730 5th av; 
born in Greenbush, N. Y., March 21, 1844; 
came to this Co. 1852; Dem; has lield the 
office of Alderman ; married Esther War- 
ner, of Renssalaer Co., N. Y., June 3, 1872; 
has two children. 

Warner Peter, laborer ; 1033 10th av ; Luth ; 
from Germany. 

Warnock Jas. book-keeper ; 413 2d st ; rep ; 
Presb ; from Pennsylvania. 

\VAR:K0CK & RAIiSTON, (Hugh 
AVaruock and Robert Ralston,) Soap 
Works; factory, cor 5th av and 2d st; resi- 
dence 2d St. 

Warren Albert ; rep ; born Illinois. 

Warren F. H. commercial agent; 2511 5th 
av ; dem ; from Vermont. 

Warren Jno. laborer ; 414 22d st ; rep ; Meth ; 
from Ohio. 

Warren Virgil; rep; born Illinois. 

Waters Chas. ; 2d av. 

Waters Jos. clerk ; 5th av and 23d st. ; dem ; 
Epis ; from Wales. 

Watkins Saml. ; 3d av; rep. 

Watts Mrs. Ann; 2400 5t]i av; Meth; Pa. 

Webl) Alvy ; cor 4th av and 8th st. 

Webb Jas. laborer; cor 4th av and 8th st. 

Webb Timothy, sawsmith ; 22d st, l)et 5th 
and 6th avs; rej); from Oliio. 

Webber E. S. housekeeper; 29th st; Presb; 

from Vermont. 
Webber Henry; 1718 3d av. 
Webber L. M. 
Webber W. C. grocer, 2316 7th av; dem; 

from New York. 
Webster Isaac; 1714 3d av. 
Webster W. W. ; bds 1714 3(1 av ; rep ; Pa. 
Weed Geo. F. ; 20th st, bet 3d and 4th avs. 
Weida Chas. carpenter; Sec. 2; Holland. 
Weigand A. J. yard mastei-; 408 9th st; dem; 

C!ath ; from Iowa. 
W(ngand Frank, switchman; 408 9th st; 

dem ; Cath ; from I owa. 



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Weinberger Martin, guard; 27tli st; rep; 

from Germany. 
Weinot Clias. slioemalier ; 1818 2d av ; rep ; 

from Sweden. 
Weisler E. laborer ; 5tli av, bet 14tli and loth 

sts; dem; from Germany. 
Welch Peter, peddler; Sec. 13; rep; Spir; 

from Pennsylvania. 
Welch Wm. C. grocer; 3505 ; rep; 

Presb; from Pennsylvania. 
Welling Fred, laborer ; 8th av, bet 6th and 

7th sts ; Luth ; from Germany. 
Wells C. H. clerk; cor 4th av and 16th st. 
Wells Jacob, bds 3100 3d av. 
Wells Jno. blacksmith; 17th st, s of 7tli av; 

rep ; from Pennsylvania. 
Wendt A. ; rep ; from Germany. 
Wertnauer K. ; 16th st, bet 3d and 4th avs ; 

from Germany. 
Wesley Thos. stonecutter; 517 33d st; Eng. 
West H. E.; 1311 4th av; dem. 
West Jno. laborer; 504 3d st; from Sweden. 
West L. E.; 1311 4th av; dem ; Bapt; 111. 
Westfall Henry, laborer ; 1st st, bet 5th and 

0th avs ; rep ; from Germany. 

WEYERHAEJfSER & 1>EXK- 

MAK^, Wholesale and Retail Limiber 

Dealers; W.'s residence, Lee st; D.'s resi- 
dence, cor 4th av and 3d st. 
We^-^mouth E. B. carpenter; 3005 5th av; 

rep ; Meth ; from Maine. 
Wheaton Frank, drug clerk. 
Wheelan Jno. J. carpenter; 3315 5th av; 

dem ; Oath ; from Ireland. 
Wheelan Wm. painter; 3315 5th av; Cath; 

from Illinois. 
Whiften H. U. M. sign and carriage painter ; 

rep. 
Whitaker Chas.; 3103 31st st; dem; Ireland. 
Whitaker Chas. E. printer; 408 31st st; dem; 

born Illinois. 
Whitaker M. F. ; 1433 4th av ; dem. 
Whitaker Wm. II. druggist; 408 31st st; 111. 
Whitaker Wm. H. clerk ; 3103 31st st. 
White A. stone-worker ; 3d av and 8th st. 
White Michael, 1st av. 
White Thos. mechanic; Sec. 11 ; rep; Presb; 

from Pennsylvania. 
White Wm. ; clerk. 
Whitten Wm.; cor 4th av and 10th st; from 

Scotland. 
Whitman W. H. 536 18th st; Connecticut. 
Wickersham M. P. plasterer; 1917 6th av; 

rep ; from Ohio. 
Wilcox Mrs. Christina, widow; 533 15th st; 

Meth ; from Pennsylvania. 
Wilcox C. W. engineer ; 30th st ; rep ; Presb. 

Wilcox E. M. postal clerk ; 5th av and 25th 
st ; rep ; from Maine. 



Wilkins Daniel, laborer; 7th av, bet 13th 

and 13th sts; from Scotland. 
Wilkes Geo. blacksmith ; 3d av and 4th st ; 

dem. 
Willen Chas. laborer ; 1st av, bet 19th and 

30th st ; from Sweden. 
Willerton R. C. day clerk Harper House. 
Williams Jno. car repairer; 15th st. 
Williams Henry, 4th av, bet 31st and 22d sts. 
Williams Lucian, laborer; 434 10th st; rep; 

from Virginia. 
Williamson John, blacksmith; 1337 7th av; 

dem ; Cath ; from Ohio. 
Williamson Wm. umbrella repairer; 3d av, 

bet 31st and 33d sts ; from England. 
Wilmans Chas. I. 314 13th st; rep; Presb. 
Wilmans J. M. bds 314 13th st; rep; Presb. 
Wills J. B. Sec. 11; farmer; rep; Meth; O. 
Wilson Albert, coppersmith; 540 30th st; 

rep ; from Iowa. 
Wilson Allen N. pattern maker ; 6th av and 

34th st ; dem ; from Maryland. 
Wilson Barney, bds cor 3d av and 3d st. 
Wilson B. F. coppersmith ; 540 20th st ; dem ; 

Bapt; from Ohio. 
Wilson David, laborer; 707 3d st; rep. 
Wilson F. retired ; 334 30tli st ; rep ; Penn. 
Wilson H. E. brakeman ; dem ; from N. Y. 
Wilson Henry, laborer ; 3030 5th av. 

If^IESON J. H. Coal Dealer; residence 
5th av; born in Mercer Co., Penn., Oct. 33, 
1817 ; came to this Co. in 1865 ; Rep ; Meth ; 
previous to coming to Rock Island, he was 
merchandising in Penn. ; his wife was S. 
A. Hoxie, born in Pougkeepsie, N. Y. ; 
married April 31, 1850; has three daugh- 
ters. 

Wilson Mrs. Mark, housekeeper ; 7th av, bet 
14th and 15th sts; Bapt; from Penn. 

Wilson Oscar, laborer; 5th,av, e of Swede 
College ; rep ; Luth ; from Sweden. 

Wilson S. laborer; 415 4th st; rep; Luth; 
from Sweden. 

Wilson Mrs. Sarah, 19th st and 7th ave; 
Meth ; from Maine. 

Wilson Wm. D. cigar dealer; 808 30th st. 

Wilson Wm. blacksmith ; 3d av, bet 16th and 
17th sts. 

Wilson Wm. A. plow titter; 713 9th st; rep; 
born Illinois. 

Wilson W. D. cigar store ; 3d av ; dem. 
Wineman Parker, horse dealer ; dem ; Ohio. 
Winn Geo. C. marble works; 513 16tli st; 

rep; Ind. 
Winter B. 1513 3d av. 

WINTER C. C. Printer; office in Rock 
Island Union Building; born in Germanv, 
April 31, 1841; came to this Co. in 1875; 
Ind; Mr.Winter is editor of the NeueVolks 
Zeitung, or (People's Gazette) published 



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every Wednesday and Saturday ; formerly 
connected with daily press at St. Louis, 
also New York Staats Zeitung; learned 
the printer's trade at Allentown, Peun. ; 
graduated at University of Heidelburg. 

Wise Mrs. S. A. boarding ; 125 16th st ; Ohio. 

Wiser M. T. insurance agent, 5th av and 
21st st; rep; Meth ; from Iowa. 

Wisner Adam, laborer; 1st st, bet Gtli and 
7th avs ; rep ; from Germany. 

Wittig Geo. moulder ; 514 3d st ; dem ; from 
Penn. 

WIVII^I. H^C. Dry Goods; residence, 

507 20th st; born in Maryland, Sept. 27, 

1842 ; came to this County in 18G8 ; Dem ; 

Cath; married, August 8, 1805, Mary H. 

Crapster ; has one child. 
Wolcott Orville, carpenter; 20th st, bet 5th 

and 6th avs ; dem ; from N. Y. 
Woltf Chas. gunsmith ; 17th st ; from Ger. 
Wolfertz Louis, 1128 3d av; dem; Germany. 
Wolin Mrs. Mary, boarding house; 2113 5th 

av; Meth; from Sweden. 
Wollenhaupt Geo. F. mechanic; 3d av; dem 
Wollenhaupt Jacob, grocer; cor 3d av and 

10th st; dem. 
Wollenhaupt John, tailor; dem; from Ger. 

Wollenhaupt Martin, 3d av, bet 22d and 23d 

sts. 

Woltman Ernest, 1807 2d av ; rep ; Germany. 
Woltmanu Henry, 4th av and 23d st ; dem ; 
from Germany. 

Wood Albert, hostler ; 5th av, e of 30th st ; 
rep ; from Ohio. 

Wood Ephraim, government office ; 248 5th 

av ; rep ; born Illinois. 
Wood Frank, laborer ; bds cor 3d av and 2d 

st; dem. 
Wood George, carpenter ; rep ; Meth ; N. Y. 
Wood Geo. W. glass packer ; 823 4th av ; rep ; 

from Canada. 
Wood H. cor 4th av and 7 th st. 
Wood Wm. cor 4th av and 7th st. 
Woodin Jerome, ship carpenter ; 1st av. 
Woodruff Chas. painter; born Illinois. 
Woodruff Geo. laborer; 6th av, bet 12th and 

13th sts ; dem ; from N. Y. 
WoodruiT S. D. guard on bridge; 510 23d st; 

rep ; Epis ; from Conn. 
Woods D. C. engineer ; 29th st ; rep ; Mass. 
Woods H. E. mechanic; 29th st; rep; Presb; 

from Vermont. 
Woodward M. E. retired ; 19th st, s of 9th 

av; rep; Epis; from England. 
Wright Alvin, broom maker; 3d st, bet 3d 

and 4tli avs ; from Ireland. 

Wright Chas. clerk ; 19th st, bet 5th and 6th 
avs. 

Wright Ciias. stone cutter; 2613 6th av; rej); 
Meth ; from England. 



Wright Geo. livery; 19tli st, bet 5th and 6th 
avs. 

Wright Ilobert, 2d av ; rep. 

Wright Robert E. carpenter; 529 7th av; 

dem ; Meth ; from Virginia. 
Wright Spencer, carpenter; 602 10th st; rep. 
Wright T. W. brakeman ; 5th av, e of 30th 

st; dem; Ind. 

Wybert los. car driver ; 5th av, e of 30th st ; 
from Germany. 

AVyman Ella, 26th st, bet 5th and 6th av^ ; 
Meth. 

Wynn Samuel, laborer; 26th st, bet 5th and 
6th avs ; Presb ; from England. 

YAGER FRED, butcher; 718 10th st; 
from Gernumy. 

Yager Fred, laborer; 617 8th st; dem; Cath; 
from Germany. 

Yager Henry, carpenter; Luth; from Ger- 
many. 

Yates Dent, 4th av, bet 7th and 8th sts. 

YATES THO:»IAS, Gas and Steam 
Fitter; residence, 705 4th av; born in 
Green Co., Ind., Aug. 15, 1844; came to 
this Co. in 1855; Dem; Lib; two years 
Chief of Fire Department ; two j^ears Al- 
derman; one year in the 47th 111. Inf. Vol; 
married Mary E. Canlclesure, Feb. 22, 
1866 ; has four children. 

Yatzel Geo. 804 8th av ; dem ; from Germany. 

Yatzel Geo. L. laborer ; 728 8tli av ; Ger. 

Yerbury Chas. W. plumber ; 501 22d st ; rep ; 
from New Jersej^ 

Yerbury Wm. dyer; 211 21st st; rep; Bapt; 
from England. 

Yoahe A. carpenter ; rep ; Presb ; from Penn. 

Yohe Adam, from Germany. 

Young C. C. painter; 5th av, e of 30th st; 
rep ; from N. II. 

Young Clementz, saloon ; 814 8th av ; from 
Germany. 

Young Geo. agent ; 5th av, bet 27th and 28th 
sts ; rep ; from Penn. 

Young John, Sec. 11; rep; Ind; from Iowa. 

Young W. E. drayman; 1218 7th av; dem; 
from Penn. 

Youiigberg Chas. bartender; cor 3d av and 
5th "st. 

Youngquist Chas. laborer; 619 6th st; rep; 
Meth; from Sweden. 

ZEIS ERNEST, merchant; 806 19th st; 
rep ; Presb ; from Germany. 
Zeis Justus, grocer ; 17th st ; rep. 
Zentgraf John, saloon; 1706 2d av; Ger. 
Ziegler Geo. saloon ; 22 4th av. 
Ziegler John, grocer, 5th av, bet 29th and 

30th sts ; Ind ; from Germany. 
Ziegler Wm. W. 10th st, bet 3d and 4th avs; 
dem ; from Penn. 



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Zimmer J. B. merchant tailor; 1909 2d av; 
from Germany. 

Zips Ed. butclier ; bds 3d av ; dem ; Iowa. 

Zips Mrs. Louisa, 1126 3d av. 



Zivicker G. bartender; 1812 2d av; dem; 
from Germany. 

Zoeclder P. W. meat market; 1011 3d av; 
from Virginia. 

Zuellig Jacob, kiborcr; 431 4tli st; Switz. 



ROCK ISLAND BUSINESS DIRECTORY. 



AilfJloni/ 6r. TV, proprietor of the 
Anthony House. 

Anawalt, Denkttiari & Co., 

Manufacturers and Dealers in Lum- 
ber, Lath, Shingles, Siding, Floor- 
ing, Pickets, Sash, Doors, Blinds, 
Mouldings, etc.; one block w of C, 
R. I. & P. depot; post office box 317. 
Ankrum J". Frank, Constable. 

Aster JoJlilf Bakery, Market Sq. 
Atkinson tC* Oloff, Brickmakers; 

also, Contractors for furnishing and 

laying brick. 
Sahnsen F. agent for Rock Island 

Co. of the ^Etna Life Insurance Co., 

of Hartford, Conn.; office, 18th st, 

bet 6th and 7th avs. 

Bain George A. & Co, Manu- 
facturers of Carriages, Buggies, 
Phaetons, etc.; satisfaction guaran- 
teed. 

JSrackett Jos* W, Attorney at 

Law. 

Srockman Henry, Carpenter, 
House-builder and Contractor. 

Jillford fJ, 31. General Insurance 
Agent. 

Car (J Thos. F. Painter, both Plain 
and Ornamental; also. Decorative 
Paperhanger; Calciniining and Fres- 
coing done to order. 

Case H, S. Brick Manufacturer. 

Churchill & Sweeney, Manufac- 
turers of Farm and Spring Wagons, 
Carriages, Light, Open and Top 
Buggies; factory, corner of Eagle 
and Rock River sts. 

Cleland J» H. & Co. (successors 

to J. H. Kauffmau,) Dealers in Ital- 
ian and American Marble, Monu- 
ments, Headstones, etc. ; also, 
Scotch and American Granite; 1425 
Second avenue, opposite the Court 



House; all work done promptly and 
satisfaction guaranteed. 
Conet Jos. Proprietor Bellows 
House, cor 3d av and Market sq. 

Cotifielly <& 3IcNeal, Attorneys 
at Law, office, Post Office blk. 

Craif/ Dr. G. G. Physician; resi- 
dence and office, n w cor 3d av and 
13th St. 

Cranipton H. Wholesale and Re- 
tail Bookseller and Stationer and 
Blank Book Manufacturer, Pub- 
lisher of Legal Blanks; Lithograph- 
ing and Job Printing. 

Cropper F. C. Police Magistrate 
and Ex-officio Justice Peace; Col- 
lections attended to and remittan- 
ces promptly made. 

Cutter Amos F. Notary Public 
and Real Estate Agent. 

Dodf/e Chas. F. Merchant Tailor, 
Dealer in Hats, Caps and Furnish- 
ing Goods; 1703 2d av. 

Don Davidf Wholesale and Retail 
Dealer in Furnaces, Ranges, Stoves 
and House Furnishing Goods; also. 
Manufacturer of all kinds of Tin, 
Copper and Sheet-iron Ware; 1017 
Second avenue. 

Drake J. S. Editor and Proprietor 
Rock Island Argus. 

Fpstein Isaac, Wholesale and 
Retail Dealer in Watches, Clocks, 
Jewelry, Silver and Plated Ware; 
all goods guaranteed by the house 
as represented by the Agent; a 
Specialty made on Rogers Smith & 
Co.'s Silverware; Repairing at- 
tended to with the greatest care 
and neatness; Dealer in Pianos, Or- 
gans, Sheet Music and Musical Mer- 
chandise; 57 Star blk. 

Farrell John, Physician and Sur- 



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o^eon ; makes a Specialty of Surgery 
and Diseases of the Eye and Ear; 
Rooms, Furnished or Unfurnished, 
with or without Board; office, 1G14 
2d av. 

Feeler & WfUfUer, Druggists; all 
kinds of Paints, Oils, Varnishes and 
everything in the Drug line; 4th av 
and 23d st. 

Field & Jiro,^ Wholesale Dealers 
in Yankee Notions, Cigars, etc., 
etc.; Washington st, bet Illinois 
and Orleans sts. 

First NationrrJ JBiDih'^ P. I^. 

Mitchell, Pres.; J. M. Buford, Cash. 

Flanagan Joint , Constable and 
General Collecting Agent. 

Fredrickseti 3f, Carpenter and 
Builder, 

Fvich ]y£. C. Brick Contractor and 
Builder. 

Gait Dr. Thos, Physician; office 
and residence, 1214 and 1208 2d av. 

Gest & Parks, Attorneys and 
Counsellors at Law; office. Post Of- 
fice blk. 

Hakes Sohnes, Agent for Do- 
mestic and White Sewing Machine. 

Harper Hen, Prop. Harper House. 

Harerstiek L. 31, Pottery Ware 
Manufacturer. 

Halves Havid, Justice of the 

Peace. 
Hayden Henry, Justice of the 

Peace. 
Hayes & Cleaveland, General 

Fire, J.,ife and Accident Insurance; 

office, Bengston blk. 

Hodf/son Chas. F. Insurance 
Agency; represents old-time, tried, 
fire-tested companies; Recording 
Agency for Rock Island Co. of the 
American Insurance Company of 
Chicago; also. Underwriters' Asso- 
ciation of Newark, and the old 
Ph(]enix Mutual Life Insurance 
Company ol Hartford; office, Bu- 
ford's blk. 

Hull S. S. Constable and Collector. 

If/lehart M". H. Designer, Carver 
and Cutter of Marble and Granite 
Monuments, and all kinds of Ceme- 
tery Work; orders promptly at- 



tended to; cor IGth st and 4th av, 
opp Taylor House. 

Juerf/ens C Plain and Ornamental 
Painter; Painting, Papering and 
Kalsominiug done at short notice; 
Lettering and Graining a Specialty; 
18th St. 

Keator tC' Co. Manufacturers of 
Gang Sawed Lumber, Laths, Shin- 
gles, etc.; Dimension Timbers of all 
sizes cut to order. 

Keller Geo. M. Physician and 
Surgeon; office. Post Office blk. 

Kelly & Retieker, Dealers in 
Boots and Shoes; 1704 2d av. 

Kenworthy & Heardsley , Law 

and Abstract Office; Masonic Tem- 
ple, cor 18th st and 2d av, 
KiesoiV L. Dry Goods Dealer, and 
Proprietor Rock Island Knitting 

Works. 

Knox C. H. City Undertaker ; 
keeps constantly on hand a com- 
plete stock of Coffins, Metallic Bu- 
rial Cases and Caskets. 

Kvell F, City Confectionery and 
Bakery, Restaurant and Ice Cream 
Saloon; Large Assortment of Toys; 
Suppers gotten up and Parties sup- 
plied at short notice; also. Pyramids 
and Wedding Cakes; Illinois st. 

KueJll Karl, Attorney at Law; 2d 
av, bet Eagle and Washington sts, 

Laivrenee G. W. Homeopathic 
Physician and Surgeon; keeps all 
kinds of Homeopathic Medicines 
for sale by the case and otherwise, 

Luudy W. H. General Commis- 
sion Merchant and Auctioneer; 
Consignments solicited and Returns 
promptly made; Illinois st. 

IfcCabe J. W. Dealer in all kinds 
of Furnishing Goods. 

3IcFlherne <& O'llara, Coun 
sellors at Law, 

3Iertz Nee, Proprietor Union Bak- 
ery, 

Mills Milton G. Dealer in all 
kinds of Dry Goods, Fancy Articles, 
Ladies' Wear, Hosiery, etc. 

Mitehell S: Lynde, Bankers, 
Mitchel iS: Favsons, (Successors 



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to Wadswortli & Parsons,) Dealers 
in Faicy and Staple Dry Goods, 
Carpets, Oil Cloths, Mattings, Rugs, 
etc.; 1609 2d av. 

O'Neil Charles W. Attorney at 
Law. 

Olsetl Oliver^ Attorney and Coun- 
sellor at Law. 

I*ami€n1er E, JE, Attorney at 
Law; office in Post Office blk, over 
Mitchell & Lynde's bank. 

I*eo2)les' National J>an7,% Cap- 
ital, 1100,000; B. Davenport, Pres- 
ident; J. Rosenfield, Vice-Pres- 
ident; .John Peetz, Cashier. 

JPeVVitl JB, J, Dealer in Cleveland 
Coal, Lackawanna and Wilkesbarre 
Hard Coal ; 1st av, opp Ferry Idg. 

Perrin & CrOckeWs Insurance 
Agency; at Cleveland Coal Office, 
First av, opp Ferry Idg. 

IHIlshury 3Irs. Pauline 31. 

Medical, Electrical and Magnetic 
Physician; 815 17th st. 

JPinkJi/ If. L. Justice of the 
Peace; Post Office blk. 

JPlunimer Safltuel C. Physician 
and Surgeon. 

RathbtlH Will. W. Attorney at 
Law; office, s w cor 2d av and 17th 

St. 

Reed W. I. & Co. Wholesale and 
Retail Dealers in Lumber, Lath, 
Shingles, etc.; office, 1401 2d av; 
Planing Mill and Yard at lower end 
of city. 

Hoblnsofl D. T, Dealer in Gang 
Sawed Chip])awa and Wis. River 
Lumber, Lath, Shingles, Pickets, 
etc.; office and yard, cor Washing- 
ton and Highland sts. 

Hock Island Plough 3Ianu- 
facturhig Co.; manufactui-e 
Cultivators, Riding and Walking 
Ploughs, Scrapers, Harrows, etc. 

Hock Island lousiness Col- 
lege and Western College of Short 
Hand, Theo. A. Frey, President; 
the Best and the Largest Corps of 
Teachers; a Course in every way 
Practical and Thorough; the only 
College West where Actual Re- 



porters are, and have been Grad- 
uated; send for names of Graduates 
in this art. 

Pock Island City Pakevy^ all 

the varieties of Crackers, such as 
Boston, Butter, Soda, Water, Sugar, 
Pic-nic, Lemon, Cream, Milk, etc., 
constantly on hand; also. Pilot 
Bread, etc., of best quality. 

Poclx Island National Pank: 

T. J. Robinson, Brest.; J. H. Wil- 
son, Vice Prest.; J. F. Robinson, 
Cashier. 

PcynoldSf Saul pa ugh & Co, 

Railroad and Bridge Contractors. 

Satvyer N. P. Manufacturer and 
Dealer in Glassware, Plain, Stamp- 
ed and Japanned Tinware; Peddlers' 
Supplies a Specialty; Cash paid for 
Paper Stock and Old Metal; 1618 
1st av. 

ShniUl August. House Builder 
and Contractor. 

Schnell Wni. Painter, Calciminer, 
Grainer and Paperhanger. 

Simpson, Young & Heitah- 
vends.1 Painters and Grainers; 
17th st, bet 4th and 5th a vs. 

Smith Henry, Carriage Mnfgr. 
Spencer <€• Noftsker, Dealers in 

Stoves, Tinners' Stock and House 

Furnishing Goods. 

Stark tI. W. Dentists; all kinds of 
Dental Work done to suit Custom- 
ers; office, 1724 2d av. 

Stewart & Montgomery, Job- 
bers of Hardware, Nails, Glass, 
Iron, and Wagonmakers' JNTaterial. 

Streckfus P. Wagon and Carriage- 
makers and Horseshoers. 

Streckfus John, Grocer, cor 16th 
st and 4th av. 

Sturgeon & Adams, Attorneys 
at Law; have a complete set of 
Books of Abstracts of Title of all 
Lands in Rock Island Co.; office, in 
Court House. 

Sivanson A. J. Manufacturer of 
and Dealer in Boots, Shoes, Leather, 
Findings, etc., etc., 1818 2d av. 

Sweeney & Jackson. Attorneys 
and Counsellors at Law. 



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Thonnas H. H. Druggist; Farm- 
ers and Dealers will find this the 
best and cheapest place to buy 
Drugs, Medicines, Paints, Oils, 
Brushes, etc. 

Tvuesddl C. Physician and Sur- 
geon; office. Post Office blk. 

Volk John & Co, Proprietors 
Novelty Mills, Builders, Contrac- 
tors, and Manufacturers of Sash, 
Doors, Blinds, Mouldings, Brackets, 
Newell Posts, Balustrades, Siding, 
Flooring, Pickets, etc.; special at- 
tention given to contract estimates; 
319 18th st, bet 3d and 4th avs. 

Wa(/ner Georgi , Proprietor At- 
lantic Brewery and Malt House, Mo- 
line av. 

Waffnev Geo, F, Meat Market, 
2d av, near Court Sq. 

Wait & Waf/fier, Proprietors of 
the town of Reynolds, situated on 
the Rock Island and Mercer Co. 
Railroad, in Edgington township; 
it is one of the most beautiful sites 
for a town in the State; the first 
building was erected in Oct., 1876; 
five stores, lumber yards, black- 
smith and wagon shops are now in 
successful operation^ persons desir- 
ous of finding a good location should 
not fail to visit Reynolds. 



Warner JoJai JR. Manufacturer 
of Sash, Doors, Blinds, Brackets 
and Mouldings, Planing, Scroll 
Sawing and Wood Turning; Flour, 
Meal and Feed; cor 5th av and 
18th St. 

Warnock & HaJston, Manufac- 
turers of Soap, Candles and Lard 
Oil; cor 6th av and 2d st. 

Weyerhaeuser & DetikTnannf 

Manufacturers of Gang Sawed 
Lumber, Timber, Siding, Flooring, 
Lath, Shingles, Sash, Doors, Blinds 
and Mouldings. 

Wllsou J. M. Coal Dealer. 

Winter C, C, Editor and Proprie- 
tor of Neue Volks-Zeitung (Ger- 
man semi-weekly.) 

WiviJl <f' Co. Dealers in Dry 

Goods, Notions, Cassimeres, etc.; 
1G25 2d av, under Rock Island 
house. 
Yates Thomas , Gas and Steam 
Fitter and Plumber; 1712 1st av; 
Hot and Cold Bathing Apparatus 
for Public and Private Buildings, 
erected on the Latest Improved 
Plans; Drain Tile, Hose, Lift and 
Force Pumps, Rubber, Cotton and 
Flax Packing of all kinds kept 
constantly on hand; Levee, opp 
Ferry Idg. 



MOLINE CITY. 



ABERNATHY D. D. watchman and fire- 
man for Barnard & Leas Mfg. Co. ; rep. 
Abernathy R. .J. traveling agent for Barnard 

ct Leas Mfg. Co. ; rep. 
Abrahamson C. wood wker ; Moline Plow Co. 
Ackerson Andrew, laborer. 
Ackerson Swan, laborer. 
Adams J. works for Deere & Co., Iron Dept ; 

rep. 
Addanis .1. J. works for Deere & Co. 
Ade Gust. 

ADKI.IflAX ftKOUOK F. Proprie- 
tor City Beer and ]5iilianl ILdl; born in 
Gerinauy, May 10, 1845; came to this Co. 
in 1868; Deui; anarried Jjonise Permanu, 



Sept. 29, 1872 ; she was born in Germany ; 

tiiey have two chikLien, Louisa W. and 

Miiniie. 
Ahlstedt Mrs. L. 

Ahlstrom Peter, works at Keator's mill ; rep. 
Ahreus H. blacksmith ; Moline Wagon Co. 
Ainsworth Chas. R. general agent for Dim- 

ock, Gould & Co. ; rep. 
Ainsworth Fred. 
Ainsworth Henry A. secretary and treasurer, 

Williams, White & Co.; rep; Cong. 
Ainsworth Joseph, painter. . 
Akers Hans, laborer. 
AliDAY ADAM, Capitalist; born in 

Germany, Feb. 4, 1831 ; came to this Co., 



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Nov. 18, 1854; independent in politics and 
religion; Mr.Alduy came to this place with 
$42.0U ; first winter chopped cord wood at 
75 cents a cord ; next seven years followed 
plasterintr and brick laying; then went to 
Pike's Peak ; in saloon business here one 
year, about 1805 ; then did the grading for 
the Horn Railroad, between Moline and 
Rock Island ; then bought 300 acres of the 
Moline Bluff Land, in Sec. 10 ; it being tim- 
ber land, he made a fortune out of the 
timber; with the money realized from this 
he purchased 40 acres in the Corpoi'ation 
of Moline, of much of whicli he is still in 
possession ; he has l)uilt ten houses in Mo- 
line; has been Street Commissioner. 

Alfred Chas. works for Dimock, Gould & 
Co.; rep. 

Allen Claus, works for Dimock, Gould & 
Co. ; rep. 

Allen Elsworth, laborer. 

Allen Frank, upholsterer. 

Allen H. works for Deere & Co. ; wood dept. 

Allen J. C. carpenter. 

Allengreen A. works for Moline Plow Co. ; 
rep; Metli. 

Allscdt Gus. works for Moline Plow Co ; rep. 

Almquist John, works for Deere & Co., 
grinders' and polishers' dept; rep; Luth. 

Almloff J. blacksmith ; Moline Wagon Co. 

Alstrom J. P. 

Altz Christoph, barber; Ind; from Germany. 

AI.TZ JACOB, Barber; born in Ger- 
many, July 34, 1888; came to this County 
April 9, 1859; Rep; Prot; married Kate 
Destal, Nov. 8, 1860; they have six child- 
ren, Caroline, Herbert K., Bade B., Jose- 
phina and Charlie S. and Horace G., twins, 
born July 34, 1873. 

Amberg Albert, laborer ; from Sweden. 

American Ex^jress Co.; cor Railroad and 
Rodman avs. 

Anderburg G. A. works for Deere & Co., fit- 
ters' dept; rep. 

Andberg J. P. laborer. 

Anderson Alfred, laborer. 

AXBERSOlf AKDRE'W, Grocer; 
born in Sweden, Aug. 4, 1850 ; came to 
this Co. in 1853; Bapt; married Eva Rey- 
nolds, Sept. 3, 1873; she was born in Penn., 
June 16, 1850. 

Anderson Andrew, shipper, Moline Plow 
Co.; rep; Luth. 

Anderson Andrew, tailor. 

Anderson Andrew, carpenter; rep; Luth; 
from Sweden. 

Anderson Andrew, works for Deere & Co., 
wood dept ; Ind. 

Anderson Andrew, works for Moline Paper 
Co., rcy). 

Anderson Andrew, works at Keator's Mill ; 
rep. 



Anderson Andrew, works at Keator's Mill ; 

rep 
Anderson Andrew, driller. 
Anderson Andrew, laborer. 
Anderson A. J. 
Anderson A. Q. 
Anderson B. 
Anderson C. works for Moline Plow Co. ; 

rep. 
Anderson C. carpenter ; works for Barnard 

& Leas Mfg. Co. ; rep. 
Anderson C. A. wood worker, Moline Plow 

Co. 
Anderson C. P. works for Dimock, Gould & 

Co. ; rep. 
Andersor^ Charles, painter. 
Anderson Chas. works for Deere & Co., wood 

dept; rep. 
Anderson Chas. works at Keator's mill. 
Anderson Chas. grinder. 
Anderson Chas. laborer. 
Anderson Chas. laborer. 
Anderson F. painter, Moline Plow Co. ; rep ; 

Luth. 
Anderson Gus. works for Moline Plow Co. ; 

rep; Luth. 
Anderson Gust. 
.iVjiderson G. F. 
Anderson Henry, saloon ; dem ; Luth ; from 

Sweden. 
Anderson Herman, boiler maker. 
Anderson I. K. wood worker, Moline Plow 

Co. ; rep. 

A:»fDERS01f ISAAC K. Carpenter 
and Builder; born in Danville, N. J., Feb. 
26, 1835 ; came to this Co. in 1844; Rep; 
Ind ; married Rachel Knowling, April 23, 
1848; she died Dec. 5, 1857; two children 
by this marriage, Josephine, (now Mrs. N. 
R. Zeigler) born Nov. 30, 1849 ; Ida Louisa, 
(now Mrs. Lewis Kirkendall) born Aug. 
2, 1853; married Lucy Gates, Sept. 33, 
1858; three children bj^ last marriage, 
Horace M., born July 7, 1859 ; George K., 
Jan. 31, 1861 ; Nellie G., Nov. 30,^1865 ; 
Mr. A. has been Town Constable and Col- 
lector. 

Anderson J. works for Dimock, Gould & 
Co. ; rep ; Luth. 

Anderson J. works for^Deere_& Co., wood 
dept. 

Anderson Jacob, mill hand; rep. 

Anderson John, shoemaker ; rep ; Luth ; fro;^ii 

Sweden. 
Anderson Martin, works for Deere & Co., 

wood dept ; rep. 
Anderson Mrs. Mary, widow. 
Anderson Neal, works for Deere & Co., wood 

dept; rep. 
Anderson Olof. 



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Anderson Nels, wood worker, Moline Plow 

Co. ; rep ; Luth. 
Anderson Peter. 
Anderson Otto, carpenter; rep; Sweden; 

two children. 
Anderson S. wood-worker. 
Anderson Sam. wood-worker; Moline Plow 

Co. ; Bapt. 
Anderson Samuel, laborer. 
Anderson Swan, works for Dimock, Gould 

&, Co.; rep; from Sweden. 
Anderson Swan, laborer. 
Anderson S. L. works at Keator's Mill. 
Anderson S. P. shoemaker; rep; Sweden; 

two children. 
Anthony E. H. clerk; rep ; born Illinois. 
Anthony J. O. retired ; rep. 
Aram J. wagon-maker; Moline Wagon Co.; 

rep. 
Archer Frank, laborer; rep; two children. 
Archer Newton, laborer; rep; one child. 
Arns Amil, works for Deere & Co. in wood 

department; rep. 
Aronson Claus, painter ; rep. 
Asp Erick, works for Deere & Co. in fitters' 

department ; reji. 
Astner Henry, grocer ; rep ; from Sweden. 
Astrom John, works for Moline Plow Co. ; 

rep ; Luth. 
Asway O. works for Moline Plow Co.; rep. 
Aswedge Chas. works for Deere & Co. in 

iron department; dem. 
Aswege John, blacksmith Victor Scale Co. ; 

rep ; one child. 
Atlantic & Pacific Telegraph Co., Post-Ofhce 

building. 

ATKIX?*OX CHARLES, Capital- 
ist; born in Newbury port, Mass., jMaj' 18, 
1808 ; came to Henry Co., 111., September, 
1835; came to this Co. in 1843; Rep; 
Cong; married Ann Eliza Bates, Jan. 4, 
1830; she was born in Nashua, N. II., 
May 20, 1809 ; Mr. A. was the first Treas- 
urer of Henry Co., also the first Probate 
Judge of the same Co. ; he is President of 
the Moline Water-Power Co.; has been 
one of the most active business men in 
this section of the State, always largely 
interested in lands, manufactures and gen- 
eral business. 

Atkinson Ed. B. traveliug salesman for 
Deere & Co. ; rep. 

Atkinson James W. insurance agent; rep; 
born Illinois. 

Atwater Sam. foreman Moline Plow Co.; 

rep; Meth. 
Auglin Aug. works for Dimock, Gould & 

Co.; rep; Lutli. 
Angstrom A. works for Deere & Co. in iron 

department ; rep. 
Austerlaud Fred, city engineer ; rep. 



Axel son Chas. works at Keator's Mill ; rep. 
Ayers John, traveling agent for Deere & 
Co. ; rep. 

BACHMANN H. physician; dem; Meth; 
from Germany; one child. 
Bagga J. P. works at Keator's Mill ; rep. 
Baker Frank, works at Keator's Mill ; rep. 
Ball W. T. head shipping-clerk for Deere & 

Co. ; rep ; Cong. 
Bangs Chas. carpenter; rep. 
Bangs Moses R. retired; rep; Meth; born in 

Mass., 1805 ; one child ; $3,000. 
Barber H. E. traveling salesman for Deere 

& Co. ; rep. 
Barber James, wood-Avorker Moline Plow 

Co.; rep; Cong. 
Barden Pat. works for Moline Plow Co. 

BARKER I^UTHER H. Manufac- 
turer of Bean's Patent Stone Force-Pump, 
and dealer in all kinds of pumps; born in 
Moriah, Essex Co., N. Y., Aug. 3!), 1823 ; 
came to this Co. in December, 1853; Dem; 
Lib; married Martha Cook, Sept. 19, 1844; 
she died Dec. 26, 1849 ; married Sarah A. 
Allen, Nov. 7, 1854; two children by first 
marriage, Maria A., born Sept. 2, 1845, 
and Charles T., born June 15, 1847 ; three 
children by last marriage, one deceased ; 
the living are, Luther D., born March 25, 
1861, and Sarah L., born Feb. 12, 1863; 
Mr. Barker was for twenty years agent of 
the C. R. I. & P. R. R. at Moline. 

Barlow Charles, carpenter ; Meth ; England. 

Barnard Rev. E. C. pastor Congl. Church ; 
rep. 

Barnard H. A. President Barnard & Leas 
Mfg. Co.; rep; Vermont; five children. 

BAR5f AR1> & I.EAS MFG. CO. 
Established in 1860; incorporated in 1872; 
authorized capital, i|;l30,000; II. A. Barn- 
ard, Pres. ; J. Silas Leas, Vice Pres. ; W. 
C. Bennitt, Sec. and Treas. ; manufacturers 
of Victor Smutters, Victor Brush-Scourer, 
Barnard's Dustless Wheat Seperators, Eu- 
reka Flour-Packers, Wheat Graders, Mid- 
dlings Purifiers, Giant Corn-Shellers, and 
Barnard's Dustless Corn Cleaners; em- 
ploy about sixty men. 

Barth Chas. works for Moline Plow Co.; 
dem. 

Bartlett J. W. works for Dimock, Gould & 
Co. ; rep ; Cong. 

Bartlett S. D. wagon-maker Moline Wagon 
Co. ; rep ; four children. 

Bassett C. R. file business. 

Bassett E. works for Dimock, Gould & Co. 

Bastrone J. works for Moline Plow Co.; 
rej) ; Luth. 

Bausch John,',bakery; dem; Prot; from Ger- 
many; five children. 

Bausey Jerry, cook ; rep ; from Kentucky. 



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Beal Albert M. law student; rep; United 
Brethren; born Illinois. 

BEAT. l>AXIEI>lf. Retired farmer; 
born in Peacham, Vt., Feb. 5, 1815; came 
• to this Co. in 18!j4; Re]); lud; owns house 
and two lots in Moline, valued at $3,000; 
250 acs in Sees. 18, 7, 10 and 20 in Zuma 
Tp., this Co., valued at $15,000; 100 acs 
in Washuiiiton Tp., Iowa, valued at $4,- 
000; married Betsey Spencer, Sept. 18, 
1886 : she was born in Peacham, Vt., Jan. 
1, 1817; they have had live children; the 
living are, Lucius W., born Jan. 20, 1888, 
Samuel S., born Jan. 2, 1848, Albert M., 
born Oct. 31, 1858, and Eunice C, born 
Nov. 5, 1858; lost one infant child in 1840; 
Mr. Beal was Townshiii Sui)ervisor ot 
Zuma four years; Township Assessor 
twelve terms; Constable four years; 
twenty years School Trustee, and several 
years School Director, in Zuma Tp. 

Beardslee O. J. reporter Rock Ishmcl Argus; 

dem ; Meth ; from Iowa. 
Beardslee Wm. engineer; dem; from Ohio; 

two children. 
Bearman Chas. works for Moline Paper Co. ; 

dem. 
Beatty J. moulder; works for AVilliams, 

Wliite & Co. ; rep ; Meth. 
Beck Fred, miller; works for Waters & 

First; dem. 
Becker C. works for Union Malleable Iron 

Co.; rep. 
Becker Theodore, cabinet-maker ; rep ; Ger. 
Beckstrom Andrew, works at Keator's Mill; 

from Sweden. 

BKFilt^ E. B. Iron and Brass Foundry ; 
born in Lancaster, Pa., July 18, 1838; 
came to this Co. in 1807 ; Rep ; Ind ; Mr. 
B. served three years in Co. A, 7th Cali- 
fornia Infantry. 

Beers J. M. works for Deere & Co. in foun- 
dry department ; rep. 

Beers L. works for Deere & Co. in iron de- 
partment; dem. 

Beery D. P. pump mnfr; rep; from Ohio; 
two children. 

BE:SfELI. R<>BT. Jfl. With Dimock, 
Gould A; Co.; born in Ohio, June 16, 1844; 
came to this Co. in 1868; Ind; Meth; mar- 
ried Nannie Smith, Feb. 7, 1865 ; she was 
born at Abingdon, 111., Dec. 27, 1844, and 
died Jan. 26, 1877 ; they have two children 
living, Charles E., born Oct. 25, 1865, and 
Harry E., born Jan. 8, 1867 ; lost four chil- 
dren ; Mr. Benell served three years in 
First Missouri Engineers and eight 
months in the 148th I. V. I. 

Bengson Paul, works for Moline Paper Co. 
Bengstrom G. O. works for Deere & Co. in 

fitters' department; rep. 
Bennett G. W. works for Moline Plow Co. ; 

rep ; Bapt. 



Bennett Wm. works for Dimock, Gould & 

Co. ; rep ; Meth. 
Bennett Wm. C. Sec. and Treas. Barnard & 

Leas Mfg. Co.; rep; Penn ; four chiklrcn. 

Benser C. A. Sec. and Treas. Moline Wagon 
Co.; resides in Rock Island; rep; Lib. 

Benson B. works for Deere & Co. in iron 
deijartment ; rep. 

Benson John, works at Keator's Mill ; rep. 

Benson Nels. works for Deere & Co. in 
grinders' and polishers' dept; rep; Lutli. 

Benson S. W. works for Moline Plow Co.; 
rep. 

Benson Swan, works for Moline Paper Co. 

Benson Swan, works for Deere ct Co. in 

grinders' and polishers' dei)artment. 
Benson Wm. engineer; rep; Presb; born in 

New York, 1852. 
Berg A. P. mason ; rep ; Luth ; Sweden. 
Bergblom C. works for Dimock, Gould & 

Co. ; rep ; Luth. 
Bergert Aug. works for Deere & Co. in iron 

department; dem. 
Bergert Claus, works for Deere & Co. in 

iron department; dem. 
Berglund Aug. works for Deere & Co. in 

iron department; rep. 
Berglund Chas. works for Deere & Co. in 

iron department; rep. 
Berglund J. works for Deere & Co. in iron 

department. 
Bergman Fred, works at Keator's Mill; rep. 
Bergren John, tailor ; rep ; Bapt ; Sweden. 
Bergroot Aug. works for Deere & Co. in fit- 
ters' department; rep. 
Bergstine C. blacksmith Moline Wagon Co. ; 

rep. 

BERGSTROlfl XEI.S P. Under- 
taker and Furniture Repairer; born in 
Sweden, Jan. 29, 1829; came to this Co. 
in 1867 ; Rep ; Meth ; married Betsey Pe- 
terson, in 1844; they have two children, 
Peter and Maggie ; they have lost eleven 
children ; Mr. Bergstrom is prepared at 
all times to furnish coffins, wood and me- 
tallic caskets, and every article in the un- 
dertaker's line, at the lowest prices in the 
three cities; coffins, etc., shipped to all 
outside points, the express and freight 
charges paid by Mr. Bergstrom. 

Berry E. H. painting contractor for Moline 

Wagon Co. ; rep ; one child. 
Berry James, painter Moline Wagon Co. ; 

rep. 
Berry James W. painter Moline Wagon Co.; 

rep; Bapt; eight children. 
Berry Wm. painter Moline Wagon Co. ; rep. 
Berry Will, works for Deere & Co. in wood 

department; Ind. 
Blackwell Robt. teamster ; dem. 



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Blombergson Axel, painter; Ind; born in 
Sweden, Aug. 17, 1841; one daughter. 

Painters, and Dealers in Paints, Oils, 
Varnishes, Glass, Brushes, Wall-Paper, 
&c. ; the finest "house, sign and decorative 
work done; special attention given to 
fresco painting; decorative painting in 
churches, halls, and other public build- 
ings, solicited, and satisfaction guaranteed. 

Bloom A. works for Deere & Co. in grind- 
ers' and polishers' department; rep. 

Bloom Chas. works for Deere & Co. in iron 
department ; rep. 

Bloom John, works for Deere & Co. in 
grinders' and polishers' dept; rep. 

Blowers Chas. works for Deere & Co. in 
iron department ; rep. 

Blumstrom O. works for Moline Plow Co. ; 
rep ; Luth. 

Bicknell E. moulder; works for Williams, 
White & Co. 

Billingtou Chas. works for Moline Papj3r 
Co. ; rep ; Prot. 

Billingtou C. A. paper-maker; rep; Luth; 
from Sweden ; three children ; $4,000. 

Birkej^ J. M. laborer; dem. 

Bobke Charles, baker; trom Germany. 

Bock Jacob, shoemaker; Ind; from Ger- 
many ; two children. 

Boe Henry, works for Deere & Co. in fit- 
ters' department; dem. 

Bokman F. G. physician and druggist; dem ; 
Ind; from Sweden. 

Bolton J. M. foreman Moline Paper Co.; 
rep ; two cliildren. 

Boman Nels, moulder Union Malleable Iron 
Co. ; rep. 

Bonner James, works for Moline Plow Co. 

Boodleson P. works for Deere & Co. in iron 
department ; rep. 

Booth Elize, works for Deere & Co. in foun- 
dry department ; rep. 

Borchers Rev. T. F. pastor Moline Baptist 
Cliurch; rep. 

Bornholdt J. works for Deere & Co. in wood 
department; dem. 

Bourne A. J. works for Dimock, Gould <k 
Co. ; dem. 

Bowen J. M. works for Deere it Co. in iron 
department ; rep. 

Bowman C. wood-worker Moline Plow Co.; 

rep; Bapt. 
Bowman Chas. works for Dimock, Gould 

& Co. ; dem. 
Bowman Chas. IT. sahwman; rep; Luth; 

from Sweden; $1,500. 
Boyington A. works for Dimock, Gould & 

Co. ; dem. 

Brahms H. works for Deere & Co, in iron 
department. 



Breitback Will, works for Deere & Co. in 
iron department; rep. 

Brendt John, works for Moline Plow Co. 

Bratt A. works for Deere & Co. in iron de- 
partment; rep. 

Brendt L. works for Moline Plow Co.; rep; 
Bapt. 

Brickman Henry, works for Union Malle- 
able Iron Co. ; rep. 

Briggs H. T. foreman wood dept Moline 
Wagon Co. ; dem ; three children. 

Briggs Wm. A. works for Moline Plow Co. ; 
rep. 

Brockhamer C. works for Deere & Co. in 
wood department; dem. 

Brown Cornelius, works at Keator's Mill ; 
dem. 

Brown C. J. works for Deere & Co. in foun- 
dry department; rep. 

Brown John, yardman Moline Wagon Co. ; 
from Sweden. 

Brown R. L. flour and feed ; rep ; from New 
York ; three children. 

Brown W. K. works for Dimock, Gould & 
Co. ; rep ; Meth. 

Brown W. Milt, paymaster for Barnard & 
Leas Mfg. Co.; rep; Cong; born Moline. 

Browning John T. attorney; member of 
State Legislature ; rep. 

Browning & Entrikin, attorneys; Keator 
House building. 

BRUMBAUGH J. H. Foreman of 
Grinding and Polishing Dept. of Moline 
Plow Co.; born in Millersburg, O., April 
1, 1850; Rep; Prot; married Annie F. 
Littler, July 30, 1871 ; she was born in 
Ohio, May 11, 1854; they have one child, 
Arthur Ross, born July 11, 1874. 

Brunstrom L. works for Deere & Co. in 

wood department; rep. 
Burch John, works for Deere & Co. in iron 

department; rep. 
Burcholtz Max, works for Deere & Co. in 

iron department. 
Burgen J. works for Moline Plow Co. ; rep ; 

Luth. 
Burgendahl Gus, works for Moline Plow 

Co. ; rep. 
Burkholder J. W. works for Deere & Co. in 

iron department ; dem. 
Burgland John, works for Moline Plow Co.; 

rep; Meth. 
Burgland S. works for Moline Plow Co.; 

rep; Luth. 
Burgland Swan, works for Moline Plow 

Co. ; rep ; Meth. 
Burkman J. works for Deere & Co. in iron 

department. 
Burgston Fred. A. clerk; rep; Sweden. 
Burgston G. wagon-maker Moline Wagon 

Co. ; rep ; Luth ; five children. 



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Bullcu II. L. retired ; rep ; Cong. 

Bulster Geo. works for Deere & Co., wood 

dept; dem. 
Batter Donald, moulder. Beers & Co. ; oue 

child. 

CALENTZKY J. F. WM. toys, &e. ; lud; 
from Germany; one child. 
Calentzky Samuel C. retired; lad; from Ger- 
many; two children. 
Campbell A. P. works at Keator's Mill; rep. 
Candee F. J. rcceivmg clerk, Moline Plow 

Co., rep. 
Candee H. W. Moline Plow Co. ; rep ; Ind. 
Candee H. W. secretary Victor Scale Co. ; 

rep ; one child. 
Carley J. wagon maker, Moline Wagon C'o. 
Carlin J. blacksmith; works for Williams, 

White & Co.; dem; Cath. 
Carlson C. works for Moline Plow Co., rep; 

Luth. 
Carlson C. wagon maker, Moline Wagon 

Co.; rep. 
Carlson C. E. works for Moline Plow ^ Co. ; 

rep ; Luth. 
Carlson G. works for Moline Plow Co.; rep. 
Carlson C. J. works for Moline Plow Co. ; 

rep. * 

Carlson Otto, works for Moline Plow Co. ; 

rep; Luth. 
Carlson P. G. works for Moline Plow Co. ; 

Luth. 
Carlson Wm.works for Dimock, Gould & Co. 
Carlsteadt C. works for Dimock, Gould & 

Co. ; rep ; Luth. 
Carlstedt Jos. furniture dealer; rep; Luth; 

from Sweden ; seven children. 
Carlstead John, works for Deere & Co., iron 

dept; rep. 
Carlton Robt. works for Dimock, Gould & 

Co. ; rep ; two children. 
Carpenter Ben. works for Moline Paper Co. ; 

rep; Prot. 
Ctirpenter Wm. H. manufacturer of cigars ; 

rep; Bapt; from N. Y. ; one child. 
Carson A. L. treasurer Moline Plow Co. ; rep. 
Carson John, works for Moline Plow Co. ; 

rep. 
Cassel Israel, hardware; rep; Bapt. 
Cauley Michael, painter, Moline Wagon Co ; 

dem ; Catli ; one child. 
Cautwell W. H. moulder, works for Williams, 

White & Co. ; dem. 
Caverly A. K. works for Dimock, Gould & 

Co.; rep; Meth. 
Cederberg Mrs. C. widow; 64 W Ann st. 
Chadwick G. machinist, with Williams, 

White & Co. ; rep ; Meth. 
Chase W. H. foreman Moline Pump Co. ; 

rep. 



Chai'lsburg Ale.x. gang-sawyer, Keator's Mill ; 
from Sweden ; rep. 

CHEXKY JOHN M. Superintendent 
of Machinery, Moline Plow Co.; born in 
Boston, Mass., June 3o, 1840; came to this 
Co. in 1800; Rep; Ind; married Mar}' J. 
Goodnow, March l:}, 1807; she was born 
in Worcester, Mass. ; Mr. Cheney servetl 
three months in the Thirtl Battalion Mass. 
Ritles, under command of Maj. Devens; 
served two years in Co. A. 51st Mass. Vols; 
enlisted as First Sergeant, was promoted 
to First Lieut, of the Co. 

CHESTER XEI.SON, General Mer- 
chant; born in Sweden, May 10, 1837; 
came to this County in 1857 ; rep ; Luth ; 
value of property, |40,000 ; married Chris- 
tine Berglund, Sept. 7, 1808; she was born 
in Sweden, March 14, 1845 ; they have 
three children,Wm.Th., born Sept. t»,1809; 
Agatha £., Feb. 1, 1873, and Alviua C, 
Sept. 21, 1875; they have lost one infant 
child; Mr. Chester is Trustee, Treasurer 
and Deacon of the Swede Luth. Church ; 
Director and Secretary of the Board of 
Directors of Augustana College and Theo- 
logical Institute, Rock Island ; he is also a 
Director of Moline National Bank. 

CHRISTY JOSEPH M. Proprietor 
Steam Cracker Bakei-v, Rock Island and 
Moline; Post Office Block, Rock Island; 
residence Moline; married Ellen M. Hem- 
euway, Jan. 1, 1807; she was born May 28, 
1845 ; they have four children, Fred IL, 
born Oct. 2, 1807; Jennie M., Feb. 15, 
1870; Joseph M., Jr., Aug. 12, 1872; and 
Margaret E., Dec. 3, 1875T Mr. Christy is 
Director in Moline National Bank, and 
has been Supervisor of Moline Tp. 

Clayton J. W. iron worker. 

Clelland Geo. works for Deere & Co., foundry 
dept; rep. 

CL-ElfOElflX WM. (Clendenin & 
Martin ) Druggist and Dealer in Books ; 
born in Lyndon, Whitesides Co., 111., April 
12, 1845 ; came to this Co. in 1873 ; Rep ; 
Cong; married Rachel E. Gridley, April 
10, 1807; she was born near Hudson, N.Y., 
April 20,1847; they have three children, 
Robert G., born June 7, 1808; Frank J., 
Sept., 1870; and Mabel H., Jan. 27, 1874; 
Mr. C. served in the War of the Rebellion 
about fifteen months. 

Clendenin & Martin, druggists and booksel- 
lers; Post Office Building. 

Coalmark Eric, yard man, Keator's Mill ; 
rep; from Sweden. 

Cobb Mrs. M. C. boarding house ; Cong. 

Coffey Pat. works for Deere & Co., iron 
dept; dem. 

Coffeen Henry, book-keeper, Victor Scale 
Co.; rep; Presb; three children. 

Cole John, works for Moline Plow Co. ; rep ; 
Cath. 

Cole W. P. works for Moline Plow Co. ; rep . 



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Collins Chas. barber; Lib; from N. J. 

Collins George, works for Dimock, Gould 
ct Co. ; rep. 

Collins Jc^in, works at Keator's Mill ; dem. 

Collins Patsey, laborer; Ind, boru Moline. 

Collins Rev. Wm. M. pastor First M. E. 
Church ; rep. 

Colseth Peter, carpenter ; rep ; Luth ; Swede. 

Colson A. works for Deere & Co., iron dept; 
rep. 

COLSO^i: C. J. & CO. Grocers; C.J. 
Colson was born in Lindkoping Lun, 
Sweden, Dec. 31, 1826 ; came to this Co. 
Oct. 7, 1852; Rep; Bapt; owns 140 acres 
of land in Sec. 1, underlaid with coal, val- 
ued, with city property at $14,000 ; married 
Sophia Anderson, Nov. 21, 1856 ; slie was 
born near same place as Mr. C, Jan. 19, 
1833 ; they have two children, Henry T., 
born Dec. 29, 1856, and Lydia E. July 9, 
1859. 

Colson Gust, works for Deere & Co., wood 
dept; rep. 

Colson J. works for Deere & Co., grinders 
and polishers dept; rep. 

Colson John, works for Dimock, Gould & 
Co. ; rep. 

Colson Nelse J. works for Dimock, Gould 
& Co. ; rep. 

Colson Peter, works at Keator's Mill. 

Cougar Reville S. tinsmith ; rep ; from AVis. ; 
one child. 

Conuell John, laborer; ind; Cath; from Ire- 
laud ; four children ; $600. 

Connell Martin, works for Dimock, Gould 
& Co. ; dem ; Cath. 

Connell Mike, iron worker ; dem ; Cath. 

Conuell Michael, expressman; dem; Cath; 

from Ireland; four children. 
Connor John, laborer; dem; Cath. 
Conover Albert, supermtendent of teams; 

Moliue Plow Co. 
#Conrad Ciaus, works for Deere & Co., wood 

dept; dem. 
Conrad II. works for Deere & Co., wood 

dep ; dem. 
Conroy John, blacksmith; Moline ^W agon 

Co. ; dem. 
Conzelman B. wagon maker; dem. 
Coo|)er John, works for Deere tk Co., iron 

dept; i-ep. 
Cooper Mrs. M. widow; res. Ilarrold st, three 

doors s of Tobias. 
Cooper Wm. works for Dimock, Gould A: 

Co.; rep. 
Coon(;y John, moulder, w<jrks for Barnard 

<k, Leas' Mfg. Co.; dem. 
Cornels Mrs. C. widow; res Rodman av, two 

doors s of Park. 
Corney Jerry, policeman ; dem ; Catli ; from 

Ireland; four children. 



Corns A. F. brush-maker ; works for Barn- 
ard & Leas Mfg. Co. 

Cornwall C. works for Moline Plow Co.; 
rep; Luth. 

Cornwall Geo. works for Deere & Co. in 
wood department; rep. 

Cornwall J. B. carpenter ; works for Barn- 
ard & Leas Mfg. Co. ; rep. 

Cralle Levi F. expressman; rep; born Illi- 
nois ; one child. 

Crandell A. A. works for Deere & Co. in 
iron department; rep. 

Crandell A. A. blacksmith; rep; Bapt; Pa.; 
one child. 

Crane E. works for Moline Plow Co. ; rep. 

Cranham N. works for Deere & Co. in iron 
department. 

Crampton A. A. nurseryman ; rep. 

Crawford Will, works for Deere & Co. in 
wood department ; rep. 

Crede Henry, moulder Union Malleable Iron 
Co.; rep. 

Cromwell D. F. foreman Pump Works; 
dem; born Md., 1828; four children. 

Crowder J. W. works for Deere & Co. in fit- 
ters' department; rep. 

Cumpson David, carpenter; rep; from Cana- 
da ; three children ; $2,000. 

Currier E. L. works for Moline Paper Co. ; 
rep. 

Currie Lewis, works at Keator's Mill ; rep. 

Curtis C. H. machinist with Williams, 
White & Co. ; rep. 

Curtis C. P. machinist with Williams, White 
& Co. ; rep. 

DAHLGREEN J. P. works for Deere & 
Co. in wood department; rep. 

Dahlberg A. laborer. 

DAHIi«ER« SWAX, Wheelwright 
at Keator's Mill ; born in Sweden, July 9, 
1845; came to this country in 1864, 
and to the Co. in 1868; Rep; Ind; 
married Mary A. Squires, Oct. 26, 1870; 
she was born in Corning, N. Y., April 20, 
1841 ; they have one child, Oscar L., born 
Oct. 29, 1871 ; lost two children, IMary A., 
born July 21, 1874, died in intancy, Benj. 
J., boru Dec. 23, 1875, died Feb. 1, 1876; 
Mr. D. served one year in Co. D, od Min- 
nesota Volunteer Infantry. 

Dahlgren John. 

Dahlgreen S. M. works at Keator's IMili ; 
rep. 

Dahlgreen Samuel. 

Dahlstrom A. M. works for Deere & Co. in 
iron department; rep. 

Dale Chas. woi-ks at Keator's IVIill ; rep. 

Dales j\Irs. S. E. widow ; Atkinson st, n w 
cor Henry st. 

Danielson Pete, works at Keator's Mill ; reji. 



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Darliug Alfred, dairyman. 

Dart W. H. works tor Deere & Co. in foun- 
dry department; rep. 

Davenport 11. W. works for Deere & Co. in 
iron department ; rep. 

Davidson Wm. laborer. 

Davis Benton, works for Union Malleable 
Iron Co.; lib; Prot. 

Davis Mrs. Mary, widow ; 94 W. Henry st. 

Davis Perry, foreman moulding department 
Union Malleable Iron Co.; lib; Prot. 

Davison John B. physician; rep; Cong; 
born Penn., 1820 ; $4,0lt0. 

Dee Clans, works for Deere & Co. in iron 
department; vep. 

Deere Andrew, works for Deere & Co. in 

wood department ; rep. 
Deere Chas. H. Vice Pres. and Treas. Deere 

& Co. ; rep ; Cong. 
Deei-e C. O. works for Deere & Co. in wood 

department ; rep. 

DI'^ERF JOHlf, No citizen of Rock 
Island County is, probably, more widely 
known than John Deere, of Moline. He 
was born at Rutland, Vt., Feb. 7th, 1804. 
The following year tlie family nioved to 
Middlebnry, Vt., where the children at- 
tended school in a small di.strict school- 
house, wliich liad a long fire-place across 
one end of the room. The reading, writ- 
ing, and little arithmetic obtained here, 
before he was twelve years old, was the 
principal educational start Mr. Deere had 
for life. He afterwards attended private 
schools for a few months ; but the inborn 
inclination for active, practical work must 
assert itself, and the career began which, 
for unconquerable energy, determined 
will, and self-made success, has had few 
equals and not many superiors. Becom- 
ing tired of the school-room, he hired 
himself to a tanner to grind bark, and the 
pair of shoes, and suit of clothes, pur- 
chased with the wages, were the tirst in- 
timation the mother had of John's do- 
ings. At the age of 17, he became an aji- 
prentice to C'apt. Benjamin Lawrence, and 
began learning the blacksmith trade. He 
faithfully worked out his engagement of 
four years, and was then employed in tlie 
shop of William Wells & Ira Allen, to 
iron waL^ons, buggies and stage-coaches. 
A year later he was in Burlington, and 
did the entire wronght-iron work on the 
Saw and Linseed Oil Mill built at Col- 
chester Falls. This indicates the mechan- 
ical ability of the young man ; for, it must 
be remembered that work which is now 
done by machinery, in those days must 
depend upon the skill and strength of the 
common blacksmith. In 1827, Mr. Deere 
went to Vergennes, Vt., and entered into 
partnership with John McVene, to do 
gener;d blacksraithing. Jan. 28t]i, 1827, 
he was married to Demarius Lamb, who 



became his faithful companion and helper 
for thirty-eight years. A chauge was 
made, in 1829, to Leicester, Vt., Avhere a 
shop, 25x35 feet, was built, which was de- 
stroj'cd, six months after, by tire. It was 
rebuilt, only to be again burned. A third 
one was built, in which business was car- 
ried on till 1831, when the family moved 
to Hancock, Vt., where Mr. Deere follow- 
ed his trade, adding to his general work 
the business of making forks and hoes. 
Energy and diligence were bringing in 
sure, though small, returns; but the ru- 
mors of larger openings and richer re- 
wards in the Great West, induced Mr. 
Deere to sell out his business, leave his 
familj^ at Hancock, and come to Chicago. 
The town was small,' unpromising, and 
planted in a sw\amp. Strong inducements 
were urged that he should remain and 
shoe horses, and repair coaches, but he re- 
jected them, and came to Grand De Tour, 
on Rock River. Here a shop was opened, 
and to the general work was added the 
biiilding of breaking-plows. Mr. Deere 
soon began to see that the iron plow with 
wooden mold-board could not be made to 
do good work in the prairie soil ; with 
difficulty they entered the ground, clog- 
ged up, and failed to scour. Tiien began 
the experiments and improvements Avliich 
tinally resulted in the present perfect steel 
plow. With characteristic energy and 
will, the battle was pushed till success 
came. There was a demand for a good 
plow, and the good plow muSt be made. 
The first one which did satisfactory 
work was made in this way: — wrought- 
iron land-side and standard steel share 
and mold-board cut from a saw 
mill saw, and beam and handles 
of white oak rails. In 1838, two of 
these plows were made, with which the 
farmers were much ])leased, and did un- 
usually good work for those days. Tins 
year Mr. Deere built a dwelling house, 18 
x24 feet, and brought his wife and five 
children from the East. It was not a few 
hours' ride in a moving parlor, but a weary 
journey of six weeks by stage, canal and 
lumber wagon. Settled in his little home, 
and often shaking with the ague, work 
was still pushed, and, in 1839, ten i)lows 
were built, the entire iron work of a new 
Saw and Flouring Mill done, with no help 
except an inexperienced man as blower 
and striker. In 1840, a second anvil was 
put in the shop, a workman emjiloyed, and 
forty plows made. The following year 
seventy-five plows were built, the trade ex- 
tending many miles in all directions. In 
1842 one hundred plows were made. The 
following year a partnership was formed 
with Major Andrews, a brick shop two 
stories high built, a horse power put in 
to turn a grindstone, a small foundry es- 
tablished, and four hundred ])lows made. 
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in 1846 the product was one thousand 
plows. The dilhculty of obtaining steel 
of proper dimensions and quality was a 
great obstacle. Finally Mr. Deere wrote 
to Nailor & Co., of New York, hardware 
dealers, explaining the demand of the 
growing agricultural States of the West, 
for a good cast steel plow, and stating the 
size, thickness and (luality of steel plates 
he wanted. The reply was that no such 
steel could be had, but they would send to 
England and have rollers made for the 
purpose. An order was sent, the steel 
cast in England, and shipped to Illinois. 
Not only was this instance of enterprise 
and determination shown, but the practi- 
cal foresight of Mr. Deere saw that his 
location was not advantageous for a grow- 
ing business. Coal, iron and steel must be 
handled by teams from La Salle, a distance 
of forty miles, and plows taken long dis- 
tances to markets in the same slow and ex- 
l)ensive way. He therefore sold his inter- 
est to Mr. Andrews, and came to Moline in 
1847. Here was good water power, coal 
in abi;ndance within three to five miles, 
and cheap river navigation. A i)artner- 
ship was formed with R. M. Tate and John 
]M. Gould ; shops built, and work com- 
menced, resulting the first j^ear in seven 
hundred plows. About this time the first 
shipment of steel from England came to 
hand. Fifty plows were made and sent to 
ditferent parts of the country where the 
soil was the most difficult to work. They 
proved successful, the trade enlarged, new 
machinery was added, the shops enlarged, 
till the annual production was ten thous- 
and plows. Mr. I)eere then bought out the 
Company. In 1858 Mr. Deere took his son 
Charles H. into the business as partner, 
and the business was conducted under the 
name of Deere & Co. till 1868, when it 
assumed such proportions that it was in- 
corporated under the general law of the 
State, with John Deere as President. With 
slight reverses, occasioned by hard times 
and bad debts, the business has had a 
steady and marvelous growth, requiring 
the annual addition of shop room, men 
and machinery, the last year having seen 
a greater enlargement than any previous 
year. The shops proper now occupy three 
sides of a space ^UO feet square. Besides 
these there are a foundry, 150x65 feet, a 
pattern building and core shop, 100x50, 
and lumber sheds covering a space 150x 
200 feet. The product for 1876 was about 
75,000 plows, the sale of which amounted 
to one and a (piarter million dollars ($ 1 ,250- 
000). 1,800 tons of wrought iron, 900 tons 
of steel, 700 tons of i)ig iron, 1,500,000 feet 
of hard-wood lumber were used, witli otlier 
material in proportion, and 600 men were 
employed. This business is John Deenfs 
monument on the business side of life. 
It is the result of (juick foresight, practical 
energy, great executive ability, and an al- 



most resistless will, which are the marked 
characteristics of the man. It is generally 
conceded that he is the originator of the 
steel plow. There was then not only no 
steel i)lows in America, but no steel man- 
ufactured to make them uji. The infiuence 
of this improvement in jilows can not eas- 
ily be estimated. The name of John 
Deere is a familiar one throughout the 
West, and his plows are sent to China, 
Japan and Australia. They have been 
awarded medals at almost numberless 
Count}^ State and National Exhibitions in 
this Country, and were rewarded in the 
same way at the Vienna Exposition of 
1873. The principal upon which the busi- 
ness has been conducted was well expressed 
by a gentleman long acquainted with the 
establishment, "Bound to make this plow 
better than the last," he said, would be a 
good motto. All material is subjected to 
inspection, and no implements are per- 
mitted to go from the shops if known to 
be imperfect. In personal appearance, Mr. 
Deere is large, well proportioned, strongly 
built, and has been blessed with strength 
capable of almost unlimited endurance. 
In his better days he would stand at his 
anvil from five in the morning till nine at 
night, building plows, shoeing horses, and 
ironing saw mills. His features are strong, 
and of lines of great power and endurance. 
His face is open, frank, and his address 
hearty, genial, bespeaking what he is, a 
man of tender, social nature, and noble 
character. His feelings are near the sur- 
face, and he is singularly sensitive to pa- 
thos whether it be that of sorrow or of joy. 
His sympathy and help quickly respond 
to the calls of trouble and misfortune, and 
he rejoices in the prosperity of all about 
him. Absorbed in business, he has not 
had the desire or time for olfice and public 
trusts, which have at times sought his ser- 
vice. He has, however, always been in 
sympathy with public interests, and given 
liberally of his means to advance them. 
He has been a Republican in politics since 
the organization of that party ; is an active 
member of the Congregational Church, 
and a generous contributor to local and 
foreign objects of benevolence. The re- 
ligious, moral and educational interests of 
society have had in him a friend and pa- 
tron. He is a large stockholder in the 
First National Bank of Moline, and was 
its second President. He has been once 
elected Mayor of the City, and is now one 
of the directors of its Free Public Library. 
A generous hospitality is shown at his 
comfortable home, and lew men are more 
entertaining in the social circle, or have 
a more Iriendly and happy faculty of 
making all feel at ease. His domestic 
life has not been without its sorrow. His 
wife, who faithfully shared the hardships 
of life in a new country, and the bringing 
up of a large family of children, died Feb. 








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17th, 1865. In Jiuie, 1867, Mr. Deere was 
married to Liicinda Lamb, sister of his 
former wife, who is still living. Of the 
nine children by tlie first marriage five 
are still living: — Charles H., one of the 
largest owners and proprietors of the pres- 
ent Deere Plow Works, and who has in- 
herited the practical energy and ability to 
manage and enlarge the vast business 
built on the foundations which his father 
laid ; Jeunette D., who married James 
Chapman, of New York ; Ellen S., who 
married, and is now tlie widow of, C. C. 
Webber, of Rock Island ; Emma C, mar- 
ried to S. H. Velie, one of the proprietors 
of the Plow Works ; Alice M., married to 
M. Y. Cady, of Chicago. Mr. Deere is 
still active and strong, and many years 
yet may he live to enjoy his success, and 
the friendships he has made, to do good, 
and then have the immortality that comes 
to those who have "well done" in a 
higher than material sense. 

DEERE & CO. Manufacturers of 
Plows and Cultivators ; established in 
1847; incorporated in 1868; authorized 
capital, $500,000; John Deere, Pres. ; 
Charles H. Deere, Vice Pres. and Treas. ; 
Stephen H. Velie, Sec; Gilpin Moore, 
Supt. of Iron Dept. ; Charles O. Nason, 
Supt. of Wood Dept. ; capacity of Works, 
500 jdows and cultivators per day; em- 
ploy 600 men. 

Delancet L, works for Dimock, Gould & 

Co. ; Meth preference. 
Deline John, works for Deere & Co. in 

grinders' and polishers' department. 
Denton J. F. blacksmith; dem; born 111. 
Dethlof Henry, farmer. 
Dibborn F. works at Keator's Mill ; dem. 
Dickinson G. E. insurance agent; rep; 

Presb; born Vermont, 1808; one child. 
Dimock Danl. W. cigars; dem; from Conn.; 

one son. 

DIIIOCK DeWlTT C. President 
Dimock, Gould & Co., Manufacturers of 
Lumber and Wooden Ware; born in Wil- 
lington, Polland Co., Conn., Oct. 1, 1820; 
came to this Co. in November, 1840; Rep ; 
Cong; married Maria Hubbard, in June, 
1843; she was born in Bergen, Livingston 
Co., N. Y., in 1820; they have one daugh- 
ter, Florence E., born July 22, 1858; lost 
one daughter, Helen M. ; Mr. D. was 
Trustee of Cong. Church about fifteen 
years. 

Dimock, Gould & Co. mnfrs of lumber and 
wooden ware; cor Edwards and Wells sts. 

Dixon Frank, works for Deere & Co. in iron 

department ; rep. 
Donaliey Marion, carpenter ; dem ; Penn. 
Doolittle Wliitmore. 
Dorman Henry, yardman Moline Wagon 

Co. ; rep ; eight children. 

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Dow Geo. W. school furniture dealer ; rep. 

Dowd John, laborer. 

Downie Geo. works for Moline Plow Co. ; 

rep. 
Downie John, works for Moline Plow Co. ; 

rep. 
Doxsie A. farmer. 
Doyle Thos. W. cooper ; dem ; Cath ; born 

in Moline; two children. 
Drake Geo. expressman. 
Drenter Wm. butcher. 
Druva A. works for Moline Plow Co. 
Druva August, blacksmith. 
Duffey John, works for Dimock, Gould & 

Co. 
Dufva John, carpenter, 
Dunn Edwin, works for Moline Paper Co. ; 

rep ; Prot. 
Dunn Lewis D. physician; born Hennepin, 

111. ; two children.. 

DUNX THOS. Hardware Dealer; born 
in Eni:;land, May 6, 1822; came 1o Daven- 
port in 1850; came to this Co. in 1855; 
Ind. in ])olitics and religion; married 
Mary HoAvard, Feb. 2, 1848; she was bom 
in England; she died Dec. 23, 1856; they 
had two children; one deceased; Blanche 
(now Mrs. Wm. Hayes,) is living; she was 
born in 1853; he married Maria McBur- 
ne}^ Aug. 3, 1857 ; she was born in Ire- 
land ; they have six children, four boys 
and two girls; Mr. Dunn was Town Trus- 
tee before the incorporation of the city of 
Moline. 

Durfee C. H. works for Deere & Co. in iron 
department. 

Durrter Mrs. L. Illinois st, two doors e of 
Atkinson st. 

Dusinbery L. B. carpenter; rep; Orange 
Co., N. Y. 

Dusinbery Wm. laborer ; rep. 

Dusinbury Wm. works for Moline Plow 
Co.; rep. 

EAD GUST, works for the Moline Plow 
C'ompany. 

Eberling Mrs. J. widow; Ontario st, four 

doors s of Illinois st. 
Eckelswan Swan, works for Deere & Co. in 

wood department; rep. 

Ecklund L. works for Deere & Co. in iron 

department ; dem. 
Eckroot John, plasterer. 

Eckstatt J. A. works for Moline Plow Co. ; 
dem. 

Edd Nels, works for Deere & Co. in grind- 
ers' and polishers' dept; rep; Luth. 

Ede I^ogau, shoemaker. 

Edgar James, works for Deere & Co. in iron 
department; rep. 

Edwards C. T. tinner. 



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Edwall Peter, works for Deere & Co. in 
wood department. 

EDAVARDS GEOKGE H. Retired 
farmer; born in Guilford, Vt., June 14, 
1829 ; came to this Co. INIarch, 1835 ; Rep ; 
Cong; value of property, $5,000; married 
Maria M. Waterman, ]V[arcli 4, 1857 ; she 
was born in New York State, June 13, 
1836 ; they have one child, Milton F., born 
March 3,"l858. 

EDIVARDIS Wll, H. Supt. Wood 
Dept. Molinc Plow Co.; born in Guilford, 
Vt., Oct. 14, 1823 ; came to this Co. in 
March, 1835; Rep; Cong; married Caro- 
line Fleming, of Davenport, April 3, 1844; 
she was born in Morgantown, Pa., Sep- 
tember, 1827; they have four children 
living: — Nettie H., (now Mrs. J. B.Dav- 
ison,) Ella M., (now Mrs. Jas. Magill,) 
Willie M., and Freddie L. ; lost two chil- 
dren ; Mr. Edwards has been Town Trus- 
tee ; has been member of Cemetery Board 
several years ; is member of the Board of 
Education ; was one of the tirst constables 
in this section. 

Effland Chas.' clerk ; dem ; born Davenport, 
Iowa; one child. 

Effland John, toys; dem; born Germany, 
1825; eight children; $3,000. 

Eiker Saml. H. printer ; rep ; from Penn. 

Einfeldt H. works for Barnard & Leas Mfg. 
Co. 

Einfeldt Henry, butcher; dem; Germany; 
one child. 

Eklund John, works for Moline Plow Co. ; 
rep; Luth. 

EKLITXD REV. HEXRY ^V.Pas 
torSwedish Methodist Church ;horn in Swe- 
den, Jan. 17, 1848 ; came to this country 
1869; came to this Co. 1874; Rep; or- 
dained to the gospel ministry at Gales- 
burg, Sept., 1874; educated in the Swedish 
Methodist Schools at Galesburg and Gal- 
va; married Almeda C. Gustus, Oct. 
16th, 1873; they have one child, Arthur 
H., born July 24, 1875; Mr. E. has pas- 
toral charge of Swedish Methodist con- 
gregation at Rock Island, and church of 
the same denomination at Geneseo. 

Eklund O. F. tinsmith ; from Sweden ; Ind ; 
one child. 

Eller Wm. works in Deere & Co.'s iron dep't. 

Ellison Chas. architect; works for Moline 
Pump Co.; dem. 

EEESC. S. President Union Mallea- 
ble Iron Co. ; born in Granville, O., 23d 
June, 1832; came to this Co. in 1872; Rep; 
Ind; married Margaret Crosby at Piqua, 
O., May 11th, 1853; she was born in Fay- 
ette Co., O., Dec. 13th, 1838. 
Ellund L. worlis in Deere & Co.'s fitters' 
department; rep. 

EEMSTEDT JOHX X. Dealer in 
Ready-made Clothing, Gents' Furnisliing 
Goods ana Hats and Caps ; Agent luman 



Line of Steamships; tickets to all points 
of Europe; came to this country 1858; 
came to this Co. 1861; Rep; Luth; value 
of property $10,000; married Carrie Chil- 
berg; she died in 1870; they had two chil- 
dren, both deceased ; present wife was 
Caroline W. Carlson; they have two chil- 
dren, Amos and Nemo; Mr. E. served in 
Co. C., 43d I. V. I., three years and three 
months ; one and one-half years at United 
States- Arsenal in Little Rock, Ai-k. 

Elmstedt C. laborer ; rep ; Luth ; two chil- 
dren. 

Ely D. H. telegraph operator; from Elmira, 
N. Y. ; rep ; two children. 

Enderlee Joe, works in Deere's Co.'s wood 
department; rep. 

England S. C. pattern maker; Moline Mal- 
■ leable Iron Works ; rep ; Prot. 

Engstrom Chas. works at Keater's Mill ; rep. 

Enne Otto, saloon ; from Sweden ; dem. 

E:^TRIKIX \% AETER J. (Brown- 
ing tt Entrlkiu) Lawyer; born in Salem, 
Columbiana Co., O. Feb. 8th, 1846; came 
to this Co. in 1871; Rep; Cong; grad- 
uated from Oberlin College, O., 1870; ad- 
mitted to the bar in Moline, Rock Island 
Co., in 1871; value of property, $2,000; 
married Julia A. Chamberlin, Aug. 18th, 
1870; she was born at Derby, Vt., March 
8th, 1845; they have four children, Eva 
M., born Nov. 25th, 1872; William B., 
born April 24th, 1874; Fred C, born Nov. 

24th, 1875 ; and Lyle M., born ; Mr. 

E. has been City Attorney and Town 
Clerk; he is Secretary and Treasurer of 
Riverside Cemetery, and Recorder of 
Franklin Lodge, No. 16, A. O. U. W. 

Epp Magnus, restaurant; from Bavaria; 
dem ; Cath ; four children ; $9,000. 

Erickson A. works in Deere & Co.'s wood 
department ; rep. 

Ericson A. works in Deere & Co.'s titters' 
department; rep. 

Ericson Mrs. A. widow; Atkinson, live doors 
s of Ann st. 

Erickson Alf. works for Moline Plow Co. ; 
rep. 

Erickson K. works for Moline Paper Co. ; 
rep. 

Erickson A. F. tailor; from Sweden. 

Erickson C. painter; works for Moline Plow 
Co. ; rep. 

Erricson C. works for Barnard & Leas Mnfr. 
Co. ; rep ; Luth. 

Erickson C. J. works in Deere & Co.'s wood 
department ; rep. 

Erickson Chas. works in Deere & Co.'s 
wood department ; rep. 

Ericson E. works in Deere & Co.'s iron de- 
partment; rep. 

Erickson E. works for Deere & Co. in Avood 
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Erickson E. works for Deere & Co. in wood 

departmeut. 
Erickson E. works for Deere & Co. in wood 

deijartment ; rep. 
Erickson E. works for Deere & Co. in wood 

department ; rep. 
Ericlvson George, worlvs for Moline Paper 

Co. 
Erickson Gus, paper-maker; from Sweden; 

rep. 
Erickson Hans, works for Deere & Co. in 

Avood department; rep. 
Ericson J. works for Deere & Co. in grind- 
ers' and polishers' department; rep. 
Ericlvson Jolin, machinist; from Sweden; 

rep ; Luth ; one child ; $1,000. 
Ellis John, laborer; Prot. 
Ericson Jonas, works at'Keator's Mill. 
Erickson L. G. works for Moline Plow Co. ; 

rep. 
Erickson O. works for Moline Plow Co. ; rep. 
Erickson O. C. works for Moline Plow Co. ; 

rep. 
Ericson Peter, works at Keator's Mill. 
Erbst Reimer, saloon ; from Germany ; Ind. 
Estes James, works for Deere & Co. in iron 

department; rep. 
Evans Edward, works for Moline Plow Co. 
Evans John, works for Moline Plow Co. 

EVA]!i'S \VM. Superintendent Iron De- 
partment Moline Plow Co.; born in Ches- 
ter Co., England, March 24th, 1838 ; came 
to this Co. in 1853 ; Rep ; Bapt ; married 
Anna C. Anderson, Jan. 25th, 1860; she 
was born in Sweden, Jan. 31st, 1845 ; they 
have live children, George E., born ISTov. 
17th, 1802; Clara J., born March 21st, 
1865; Lillie M., born Feb. 29th, 1868; 
Bessie A., born July 10th, 1870; and Wil- 
lard F., born Dec. 30th, 1876 ; Mr. E. is 
the inventor of the Evans' Sulky Plow, 
manufactured by tlie Moline Plow Co. 

EVAEfS WIXFIEI^D S. Laborer; 
born in this Co., Aug. 17, 1852; Rep; 
Meth ; son of Edward J., the son of Wil- 
liam N., who was the son of Henry, of 
Worcester Co., ]Md.; wife was Evaline D., 
daughter of John N. and Polly Wixou, 
of Henry Co., who was the son of Seth 
Wixon, of N. Y.; married Jan. 11, 1874; 
she was born Aug. 18, 1859 ; have one son, 
Austin Eugene, born Oct. 13, 1876. 

Everson Torstou, salesman ; rep ; from Nor- 
way. 

FABIAN CHAS. boarding house; dem; 
from Germany. 
Faderhua Peter, works for Moline Paj^er 

Co.; rep. 
Fairclough Wm. H. retired ; dem ; two chil- 
dren. 
Falk A. P. moulder; works for Union Mal- 
leable Iron Co. ; rep. 



Fallscher C. blacksmith ; works for Moline 
Wagon Co. 

Farnum H. C. painter; Avith Barnard & Leas 
Mufr. Co. ; rep. 

Farup C. blacksmith; Moline Wagon Co.; 
dem. 

Feeley John, works for Dimock, Gould & Co. 

Fell James, works at Keator's Mill ; rep. 

Fish A. P. Avorks for Deere & Co. in iron de- 
partment; rep. 

FISH EOREXZO E. Moline Editor 
Davenport Oazetfe; born in Shutesburg, 
Mass., Jan. 21st, 1887 ; came to this Co. in 
1867 ; Rep ; Bapt ; value of property, $1,800 ; 
married Lucy A. Starr, April 6th, 1864; 
she Avas born at Rowe, Mass., Jan. 26th, 
1836; they luiA'e three sons and two daugh- 
ters ; Mr. F. is Township Constable, elected 
this 3'ear to serve four years ; he served 
four years in the 1st N. Y. Engineers, 
and as Hospital SteAvard in the Regular 
Army. 

Fisher P. B. railway bill-clerk ; rep; Epis. 

Fisk A. P. dry goods ; rep ; four children. 

FIRST JAMES, (Waters & First) 
Flouring Mill ; born in Holstein, Ger- 
many, Feb. 13th, 1830; came to this Co. 
April 11th, 1853; Rep; Luth; married 
Lena Holtzman, March 5, 1865 ; they have 
four children, LeAvis H., Henry L., John 
D., and Gustaf R. ; Mr. First Avas ToAvn 
Trustee in 1867 ; he also founded Wagon 
Works, what is noAv the Moline Wagon 
Co., in 1855. 

First National Bank, s e cor Main and 
Lj'nde sts. 

Fitch Henry, Avagon-maker ; works at Mo- 
line Wagon Co. ; dem. 

Fitzgibbon MatheAV, blacksmith ; works at 
Moline Wagon Co.; dem. 

Flamboe W. machinist; with Williams, 
White & Co. 

Flickinger G. W. works for Deere & Co. in 
Avood department; rep. 

Floyd Chas. moulder; works at Union Mal- 
leable Iron Co. ; rep. 

Fogg E. H. Avorks for Deere & Co. in Avood 
clepartment ; rep. 

Foggersti-om F. works for Deere & Co. in 
Avood department; rep. 

Folkman Fred, works for Deere & Co. in 
wood departmeut; rep. 

Follett M. C. post office clerk; rep. 

Forbes Wm. works for Moline Plow Co.; 
rep. 

Ford C. Avorks for Moline Plow Co. ; rep. 

Ford Chas. A. plow-fitter; rep ; from Sweden. 

Ford Gustaf M. plow-fitter ; rep ; born in 
SAvedon, 1850. 

Forsluud J. F. works for Deere & Co. in fit- 
ters' dejjartment; rep. 

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Forst A. works for Moliue Plow Co. ; rep ; 

Luth. 
Foss H. laborer ; works for Williams, White 

&Co. 
Fowler P. E. traveling ageut for Moline 

Plow Co. ; rep. 
Fox James, works for Moliue Plow Co.; 

rep. 
Foy John, laborer ; rep ; three children. 
Frederickson John, shoemaker; rep; Luth; 

from Sweden ; three children. 
Frederickson Theodore, works for Deere & 

Co. in iron department; rep. 
Freed A. works for Moline Plow Co. ; rep. 
Freeman S. H. works for Dimock, Gould & 

Co. 
Freiberg C. J. Avorks at Keator's Mill. 

FRIBERG A:SfDKEW, Stockholder 
and Director of Moliue Plow Co. ; born in 
Sweden, April 8, 1828; came to this Co. 
in 1851 ; Rep ; Prot ; married Louisa Pe- 
terson, Nov. 20, 1854; she was born iu 
Sweden, Feb. 21, 1833; they have five 
children living: — Cassius D., born Aug. 
19, 1858; George H., Oct. 25, 1863; Ida 
Jennie, June 9, 1866; Kornelia Louisa, 
July 10, 1869; Oliver P., Aug. 9, 1876; 
they have lost three children ; Mr. F. was 
Town Trustee before the incorporation of 
the city ; he is also Director of the Victor 
Scale Co. 

FRICK ABRAHAM, Retired Farm- 
er; born in South Huntington Tp., West- 
moreland Co., Pa., Nov. 10, 1800 ; came to 
this Co. Nov. 10, 1835 ; Rep ; Meth ; owns 
265 acs in Sees. 8, 9 and 16 ; married Clara 
Hartzell, March 15, 1822; she died Oct. 6, 
1861 ; married Mrs. Emily T. Dana, Aug. 
4, 1863; had ten children by first mar- 
riage; four deceased ; the living are, Sam- 

: uel, John B., George W., Martin C, Abra- 
ham, Jr., and Martha, now Mrs. Eli 
Thomas. 

Fries Adam, works for Moline Plow Co. ; 
United Brethren ; rep. 

Frohm Jack, works for Deere & Co. in iron 
department ; rep. 

Frohm Peter, works for Deere & Co. in iron 
department ; rep. 

Fulyard D. R. Avorks for Deere & Co. in 
wood department ; dem. 

Fugate James, works for Dimock, Gould <fc 
Co.; rep; Meth. 

FYEIiEXDOR A. A. Tailor; born in 
Sweden, Oct. 6, 1840; came to this Co. in 
1868; Ind; Luth; owns house and lot val- 
ued at $1,500; married Elsie Johnson, 
June 20, 1872; she was born in Sweden, 
April 14, 1853 ; tiiey have two children, 
Ingry, born Sept. 13, 1873, and Selina, 
born May 8, 1875. 



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AMBLE JOHN, guard Moline bridge ; 
rep ; from Ohio ; three children. 



Gamble G. W. grocer ; rep. 

Gass Hugh, works for Dimock, Gould & 

Co. ; rep ; Meth. 
Gault David A. book-keeper ; rep ; Ohio. 
Gault John, carpenter. 
Gault Saml. retired. 
Gault Saml. carpenter. 
Gault W. F. proprietor Gault House ; rep ; 

from Penn ; four children. 
Gerngross S. works for Deere & Co. in iron 

department; rep. 
Giestsen J. C. works for Moline Plow Co. ; 

Meth; from Sweden. 
Gilmore John S. Cashier First Nat'l Bank; 

rep ;_Cong. 
Gilmore Tim. works for Deere & Co. in 

wood department ; dem. 
Glate Joe, works at Keator's Mill. 
Gleason Ezra H. grocer; ind; Cong; born 

Mass., 1823 ; four children. 
Gluesiug Diederich, saloon ; dem. 

Godehan J. A. works for Deere & Co. in 

Avood department ; rep. 
Godfrey B. W. laborer ; rep ; Meth ; three 

children. 
Goldberg Marcus, clerk ; i"ep ; born Rock 

Island, 1855. 
GoldsAvorthy Wm. laborer for Barnard & 

Leas Mfg. Co. ; rep ; Meth. 
Good John W. shipping-clerk for Moline 

PloAV Co. ; rep. 

GORBOlf BYR03J", Dentist; born in 
Rushford, Allegheny Co., N. Y., Sept. 22, 
1841; Rep; Prot; married Miss Sarah E. 
Barnes; she was born in England; they 
have one child, Fannie Maud, born Feb. 
29, 1872. 

Gordon J. M. works for Deere & Co. in 
foundry department ; rep. 

Gorega Jesse, works at Keator's Mill ; rep. 

Gorman Henry, works at Keator's Mill ; rep. 

Gottsche Adolphe, harness maker; Ger- 
many; four children. 

OOIJEB BAN. W. Merchant Tailor 
and General Insui-ance Agent; born in 
Grafton Co., N. H., Oct. 23,1833; came to 
this Co. in 1854; Dem; tjnitarian; Mr. 
Gould has been Town Trustee ; A\as Town- 
ship Collector four j-ears in succession, 
from 1860 to 1863. 

Gould Frank W. lumber salesman for Dim- 
ock, Gould & Co. ; rep. 

Gould Fred. G. lumber salesman for Dim- 
ock, Gould & Co. ; rep. 

Gould Geo. D. insurance agent ; rep. 

<;OriEB JOH^T M. Vice President 
Dimock, Gould & Co., Manufacturers of 
Lumber and Wooden Ware. 

Gould M. A. City Surveyor ; rep ; Ind. 

Grandy J. D. Avorks at Keator's Mill ; rep. 



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Granberg Swan, works for Moline Plow 

Co.; rep. 
Graudy P. works at Keator's Mill ; rep. 

Grau'tz Conrad F. meat market; rep; Ger- 
many; four children. 

Gregory Lyman, Supt. Public Schools; rep; 
Cong. 

GREVE FATHER HTjU- 

JflAX]^, Pastor St. Anthony's Catholic 
Church; born in Emmerich, Germany, 
Nov. 19, 1849; came to this Co. in 187i; 
Father Greve began his education in Eu- 
rope, completed it at St. Frjmcis Semin- 
ary, near Milwaukee, and was ordained to 
the Holy Ministry in Chicago, 1875 ; has 
been pastor of present church about two 
years. 

Griffin Geo. works for Deere & Co. in foun- 
dry department; rep. v 

Griffin Geo., Jr. works for Deere & Co. in 
foundry department ; rep. 

Griffin W. H. works for Deere & Co. in 
foundry department ; rep. 

Grondquist Fred, works at Keator's Mill ; 
rep. 

GROOM L.EVI D. Attorney; born in 
Clifton Park Township, Saratoga Co., N. 
Y., Jan. 27, 1851 ; came to this Co. in De- 
cember, 1858; Rep; Ind; Mr. G. gradu- 
ated from Knox College, in 1869 ; gradu- 
ated from Law Department of Micliigan 
University, at Ann Arbor, 1875. 

Grover H. H. Secretary of School Board ; 

rep; Bapt. 
Gulck Claus, wagon-maker ; dem ; from Ger- 
many ; two children. 
Gunderson John, laborer. 
Gunnell Frank, grocer; ind; born Penn., 

1828; two children. 
Gunnell L. works for Moline Plow Co. ; 

dem. 
Gunnell O. works for Moline Plow Co. ; rep ; 

Bapt. 
Gunnell O. M. carpenter ; Victor Scale Co. ; 

rep ; Meth. 
Gunnison Chas. works at Keator's Mill ; dem. 
Gurey John, works for Moline Plow Co. ; 

dem. 
Gustafson G. shoemaker ; Meth ; from Swed. 
Gustavson S. A. works for Deere & Co., 

wood dept ; dem. 
Gusteson G. works for Moline Plow Co. ; rep. 
Gustus A. works for Dimock, Gould & Co. ; 

rep. 
Gustus Eric, works for Moline Paper Co.; 

rep. 
Gustus G. works for Dimock, Gould & Co. ; 

rep ; Luth. 
Gustes J. A. works for Moline Plow Co. ; 

rep. 
Gustuson Nelse, works for Dimock, Gould 

& Co. ; rep. 



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AGER CHAS. J. tinner; Ind; from 
Penn. ; two children. 
Hager Jacob, tinsmith; dem; from France. 
Haines — , teamster for Union Malleable 

Iron Co. ; rep ; Cong. 
Haley Samuel, works for Deere & Co., wood 

dept; rep. 
Ilallean Andrew, works for Deere & Co., 

wood dept. 
Hallean Sam. works for Deere & Co., wood 

dept ; rep. 
Ilaller Albert, butcher ; reji ; from Germany; 

six children. 
Halmgrun C. works for Deere & Co., iron 

dept. 
Halquist J. A. works for Deere & Co., iron 

dept; rep. 
Hamblin G. blacksmith; Moline "Wagon Co; 

rep. 
Hamilton C. painter; Moline Plow Co.; rep; 

Meth. 
Hamler M. works for Dimock, Gould & Co ; 

dem. 
Hammar John, works for Moline Plow Co.; 

rep; Meth; from Sweden. 
Hammerbeck J. P. works at Keator's Mill ; 

rep. 
Hand W. T. works at Keator's Mill ; rep. 
Hanna Andrew, bricklayer ; rep ; U. B. 
Hannecke Edward, teacher ; Ind ; from Ger- 
many; three children; |2,500. 

HANXECKE HERMAlfX, Manu- 
facturer of Cigars and Dealer in Smoking 
and Chewing Tobaccos, and Smokers' Ar- 
ticles; born in Germanj", Sept. 11,1848; 
came to this County in 1854; Dem. 

Hansler John, saloon; Ind; from Germany; 
two children. 

Hanson A. works for Dimock, Gould & Co. 

Hanson John, works for Deere & Co., iron 
dept; rep. 

Hanson Cal. works at Keator's Mill ; rep. 

Hanson Chas. saloon; dem; from Sweden; 
four children. 

Hanson Ola, broom maker ; Ind ; Sweden. 

HAlfSO^r PETER, Machinist; born 
in Sweden, Sept. 24, 1828 ; came to this Co. 
in 1854 ; Rep ; Luth ; value of property, 
$2,000; married Carrie Youngren, Jan. 6, 
1860; she was born in Sweden, Feb. 24, 
1841 ; they have one daughter, Nellie, born 
Feb. 24, 1864 ; they have lost two children, 
Harry and Nellie ; Mr. Hanson is Treasr. 
Luth. Church. 

Hanson Swan, foreman finishing dept Ber- 
nard & Leas' Mnfg. Co. 

Harbor M. works for Moline Plow Co. ; rep ; 
Meth ; from Sweden. 

Hard Will, works for Deere & Co., wood 
dept. 

HARTZELIi MICHAEIi, Retired 



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Farmer and Carpenter ; boru in Mt. Pleas- 
ant Tp., Westmoreland Co., Penn., Aug. 
21, 1810; came to this Co. in May, 1835; 
Rep ; Meth ; married Xaucy W. IStapher, 
May 5, 1836 ; she was born in Westmore- 
land Co., Penn., Oct. 5, 1816 ; they have 
had thirteen children, two deceased; the 
living are, Maggie S. (now Mrs. D. A. 
Holt), John Wesley, Joseph C, JVIary C. 
(now Mrs. John Ra^jp, Jr.), Sena (now Mrs. 
W. W. Wallace], Eva (now Mrs. T. J. 
Hayes), Alice (now Mrs. L. L. McCoj^), 
Lillie, Lizzie, Estelle, and Harry Frank. • 

HAR^VOOI> HE:\K\% Livery 
Stable; born in Skaneateles, N.Y., Jan. 16, 
1826 ; came to this Co. in 1854 ; Rep ; Ind ; 
married Cornelia W. Wheeler, Oct. 24, 
1850; she was born in Cayuga Co., N. Y., 
Dec. 19, 1825 ; they have lost two children, 
Francis, who died" iu 1855, and Frank, who 
died in 1856 ; they have an adopted son, 
Frank, born Aug. 6, 1862; Mr. Harwood 
is Township Highway Commissioner, serv- 
ing the third year; he was Street Commis- 
sioner three years ; twelve years member 
Cemetery Board; was First Lieut. Co. H., 
132dRegt. I.y. I. 

Hassa Theodore, blacksmith ; Moline Wagon 
Co. ; dem. 

Hawkinson Nels, works for Deere & Co. 
wood dept ; rep. 

Hawkinson Peter, tailor ; rep ; Bapt ; from 
Sweden ; seven children. 

Hayden M. works for Dimock, Gould & Co. ; 
rep ; Luth. 

Hayes W. B. traveling salesman for Deere & 
Co. ; dem. 

Head Fred. A. cashier, Deere & Co. ; rep ; 
Prot ; one child ; res Rock Island. 

Head Frank H. teller; First National Bank; 
rep. 

HEAIiD €HAS. W. Vice-President 
and Sujierintendent of Union Malleable 
Iron Co. ; born in Barry, Mass., March 12, 
1829; came to this County in May, 1854; 
Rep; Cong, preference; married Daphne 
L. Churchill, in 1859 ; she was born in El- 
lington, Chatauqua Co., N. Y., Feb. 23, 
1828; they have two children, Mary Liz- 
zie, born July 20, 1864; and C'has. C, June 
6, 1867; Mr. Heald has been Alderman; he 
was one of the founders of the Moline 
Ironworks; always actively engaged in 
manufacturing business. 

Healey Henry, works for Moline Plow Co. ; 
rep. 

Heck Geo. W. ice dealer ; rep ; from Ohio ; 
three children; $4,000. 

HFiCK JOIIHC, Retired; horn in Berks 
Co., Penn , Sept. 10, 1786 ; came to this Co. 
1844; Dem; L. B. ; owns 50 acres of land, 
value $5,000; his grandfather, Brice, on 
his mnther's side was Capt. all through 
the Reyolutiouary War; married Sarah 
Wible, of Gettysburg, Md., Aug. 30, 1814; 
she was born 22d of March, 1796 ; have 



seven children living, Betsey, wid. of Jo- 
siah Gamble, Philip, Rachel, wid. of John 
Willis, William, George, Phinlcy and Jo- 
siah. 

Hedin L. N. grocer ; rep ; Luth ; from Swe- 
den ; two children. 

Hemenway Chas. F. cashier, Moline Nat'l 
Bank ; rep ; born Illinois ; three girls. 

Hemenway Henry L. clerk; rep; from Ohio. 

HEMEX^VAY EUKE E. Post- 
master; born in Shoreham, Addison Co., 
Vermont, Aug. 7, 1816 ; came to Grand de 
Tour, Ogle Co., Illinois, in 1838; came to 
this Co. Aug. 7, 1855; Rep; Universalist; 
married Jane E. Marsh, June 23, 1842; she 
was born iu Bethel, Windsor Co., Vt., Jan. 
29, 1815 ; they have four children living, 
Frederick C, born Sept. 33, 1843; Ellen 
M. (now Mrs. J. M. Christy), born May 28, 
1845; Charles F., born Nov. 1, 1846; and 
George H., born Dec. 5, 1849 ; they have 
lost three sons ; Mr. Hemenway was Capt. 
Co. H., 132d I. V. I. ; he has been engaged 
in active business during his residence in 
Illinois, and has held various village and 
municipal offices. 

Hemerich Chris, works for Dimock, Gould 
& Co. ; rep. 

Henderson John, works for Deere & Co., 
wood dept ; rep. 

Henning J. J. works for Moline Plow Co.; 
rep. 

Hepburn Chas. S. painter, Moline Pump Co. ; 
rep; Meth; from England; one child. 

Hepburn John, painter, Moline Wagon Co. ; 
rep; one child. 

Hero Robt. works for Deere & Co., wood 
dept. 

Hiwick Claus, works for Deere & Co., wood 
dept; dem. 

Ilibner C. works for Dimock, Gould & Co. ; 
dem. 

Hickey Martin D. plasterer; rep; Cath. 

Hickey Thos. works at Keator's Mill. 

HICKOX JAMES I.. Head Filer, 
Keator & Sons' Mill; born in Groton, Lu- 
zerne Co., Penn., Dec. 5, 1836; came to 
this County in 1844; Rep; Spiritualist; 
married Mary Westlake, Oct. 1, 1865; she 
was born in Rockingham, Iowa, May 5. 
1848; they have four children living, Flor- 
ence Ettie, born Feb. 7, 1867 ; F. Mabel, 
July 10, 1873; Rosetta B., Nov. 5, 1869; 
and Ida E., Dec. 4, 1875 ; lost one infant 
child; Mr. Hickox served three years in 
Independent Battery, Colorado Volunteer 
Artiller3^ 

Iligley S. O. telegraph op'r; rep; from Wis. 
Higgins A. J. works at Keators' Mill; rep. 

Hill B. W. vice-president Moline Malleable 
I ron Works ; rep. 

Hill C. M. secretary and treasurer of Dim- 
ock, Gould & Co. ; rep ; two children. 



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Hill Henry H. president Moline Malleable 

Iron Works ; rep. 
Hill M. B. machinist; from Massaclinsetts ; 

rep ; one child. 
Hill S. M. clerk, Dimock, Gould & Co. ; 

rep; Cong; one child 
Hines T. S. ag't C, R. I. & P., W. U. R. 

R., and U. S. Exp.; Ind ; Prot; one child. 
Hintz John, works at Keator's Mill ; rep. 

HIRJ^CH SIMOX, Merchant Tailor; 
born in Bavaria, Germany, July 16, 1887 ; 
came to this Co. in 1866; Rep; married 
Betsey Waldheimer, Oct. 6, 1803; they 
have five children, Fannie, boi-n Sept. 
19th, 1863; Solomon, born March 21st, 
1865; Matilda, born April 1st, 1868; Re- 
becca, born Jan. 3d, 1870; and Caroline, 
born Aug. 23d, 1872 ; Mr. H. is Assistant 
Township Supervisor; also, Vice-Presi- 
dent of Concordia Turner Society; served 
in Co. H., 6th Reg't N. Y. S. M. 

Hoagland P. works for Deere & Co. in 
grinding and polishing dep't; rep;Luth. 

Hoagland W. A. landscape gardener; works 
for H. A. Barnard ; rep ; from N. J. ; 1 child. 

Hogburg A. works for Deere & Co. in grind- 
ing and polishers' dep't; rep; Lutli. 

Hogman John, works for Moline Plow Co.; 
rep. 

Hodgson , blacksmith; Moline Wa- 
gon Co. ; rep. 

Hoffman B. works for Deere ifc Co. in iron 
department ; rep. 

HOKAXSO:Sf CJIISTAF A. Mau- 
ufncturer of Custom-made Boots and 
Shoes; born in Sweden, June 28th, 1850; 
came to this Co. in 1867; Dem ; Luth; 
value of property, $1,800; married Caro- 
lina Johnson, Jan. 24th, 1874; she died 
January 25th, 1875 ; married Eva Smith, 
June 14th, 1876; one child by last mar- 
riage — Evert. 

Hokanson H. J. works for Moline Plow Co. ; 
rep; Luth. 

Holcran F. wagon-maker ; works at Moline 
Wagon Co. ; rep. 

Holquist P. works for Deere & Co. in fitters' 
department ; rep. 

Holmquist John, works for Dimock, Gould 
& Co. ; rep ; Luth. 

HOLT JirO.M. Grocer; born in Col- 
den, Erie Co., N. Y., Feb. 23d, 1844; came 
to this Co. in 1855; Rep; Cong; married 
Maria W. Hitchcock; she was born in 
Davenport, la.; they have one child, Ma- 
bel D., b(n-n Dec. 5th, 1869; Mr. Holt was 
Collector of this Township in 1869 ; served 
three years in Co. H., 8th Kansas Infan- 
try ; during service never missed a day. 

Holt D. A. clerk; rep; three children. 

floltz John, works for Deere & Co. in wood 
department; reji. 

Home Alf, works for Moline Plow Co. ; rep. 



Home Alf, machinist; rep; Luth; from Ger- 
many. 

Home J. W. S. dry goods ; rep ; Meth ; from 

Pennsylvania ; one child. 
Home Reuben, S. clerk ; dem ; from Penn. 
Hopkins John, yard-man ; works for Moline 

Wagon Co. ; rep. 

Howard J. machinist; with AVilliams, White 
& Co. 

Howell Wm. M. shipping clerk; with J. S. 
Keator & Son ; rep ; Cong. 

HUBBARD A:NS05r M. Dealer in 
Musical Instruments and General Musical 
Merchandise; born in Bergen, Genesee Co., 
N. Y., Oct. lOth, 1818 ; came to Adams Co., 
111., 1836; moved to Henry Co. Aug. 1837; 
came to Rock Island Co. in 1844 ; m the 
spring of 1854 moved to Henry Co. again; 
after a residence of eight years in Geneseo 
he came back to this Co., and has main- 
tained his residence here since then ; mar- 
ried Marietta M. Moore, March 31st, 1843 ; 
she was born near Auburn, N. Y., Jan. 
7th, 1825; they have four children, Chas. 
E., born Jan. 19th, 1844; Georgiana M. 
(now Mrs. P. E. Fowler), bom Oct. 39th, 
1846; Wm. H., born Feb. 7th, 1848; and 
Horace S., born Jan. 30th, 1850; Mr. H. 
was Constable in Moline in an early day; 
was Police Magistrate about eight years, 
from 1862 to 1870. 

Hubbard Chas. works for Dimock, Gould & 
Co. ; rep. 

Hubbard Horace, works for Dimock, Gould 

& Co. ; rep ; Cong. 
Hubbard Rufus, retired; rep; Cong. 

Hubbard AV. machinist ; works for Williams, 
White & Co. ; rep. 

Huey J. L. brickyard ; rejj. 

HUEY ^VII. Brick Manufacturer, and 
Contractor for the construction of Build- 
ings of every description ; born in Fayette 
Co., Pa., March 31st, 1829; came to this 
Co. in 1854; Rep; Bapt; married Drusilla 
J. Carson, Dec. 25th, 1856; she was bom 
in Venango Co., Pa., Dec. 28th, 1838; they 
have two children living, Cora B., bom 
Sept. 5th, 1804; and Ralph E., born Oct. 
4th, 1806; they have lost three children, 
Robert Byron, born July 22, 1858, died 
Aug. 24th, 1864; Alice E., bom April 25th, 
1860, died Aug. 13th, 1864; and Clara P., 
born Jan. 9th, 1803, died Aug. 8th, 1804. 

Hudson A. I. works at Keator's Mill ; rep. 

Hughes John, works for Deere & Co. in iron 
department; dem. 

Hull George B. dry goods; rep; Prot; two 

children. 
Hull Henry J. dry goods; rep; Prot; two 

children. 

Huntoon Edgar N. pump manufacturer; 

born Illinois ; rep. 
Huntoon Fred, machinist; rep. 



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Huntoon George H. pump manufacturer; 
rep; born Illinois; one child. . 

HlTJfTOOJT JONATHAN, born in 
Hanover, Grafton Co., JST. H., Nov. 18th, 
1815 ; came to Andover, Henry Co., 111., in 
1837 ; came to this Co. in Feb., 1841 ; Rep ; 
Cong ; married Mary S. Paddelford ; she 
was born in Entield, N. H. ; they have 
three children living, Cecelia H., Emma, 
and Jas. Frederick ; they have lost two 
daughters; Mr. Huntoon has been Asses- 
sor and Supervisor of Moliue Township ; 
he built the tirst framed house in Hanna 
Township, Henry Co. ; he ran a Grist and 
Sawmill in Andover, Henry Co., from 
1837 to 1841, nearly the whole time. 

HUXTOON JOSEPH, retired; born 
in Hanover, N. H., April 17th, 1812; came 
to this Co. in 1841 ; Kep ; Cong ; married 
Sylvia Tenney, October 17th, 1839; she 
was born in New Ipswicli, N. H., Oct. 
18th, 1822; they have live children living, 
Edgar N., Joseph C, George H., Mary L., 
and Fannie A. ; they have lost one daugh- 
ter. 

Huntoon Joseph C. machinist; works for 
Barnard & Leas Mnfr. Co. ; rep. 

Huntoon Josesh C. pump mnfr. ; rep ; born 
Illinois ; two children. 

Huntoon, Beery & Co. pump mnfrs. ; cor 
Bass and Water sts. 

Hunt C. F. machinist ; with Williams, White 
& Co. ; rep. 

Hutt Fletcher, works at Keator's Mill ; rep. 

Hutt Mrs. Nancy, widow; Park, three 
doors e of Salter. 

HYDE HEXRY W. Agent C, B. & 
Q. R.R., and American Express Co. ; born 
in Hamburg, Erie Co., N. Y., Jan. 10th, 
1827; came to Illinois in 1854; came to 
this Co. in 1871; Rep; Meth; married 
Mary J. Van Nortwick, Feb. 20th, 1855; 
they have two children, Frank H., born 
Dec. 6th, 1855 ; and Mary E., Aug. 10th, 
1868. 

INGRAM ANDREW, works for Moline 
Paper Co. ; rep ; Epis. 
Irwin H. S. machinist; works for Barnard 

& Leas Mnfr. Co. ; rep. 
Isaacs Isaac, liquor dealer ; from New York ; 

one child. 
Isaacson J. M. carpenter ; rep. 
Isaacson Nels, works for Deere & Co. in 

wood department ; rep. 
Isaacson S. works for Deere & Co. in wood 

department ; rep. 
Isenhardt Chas. harness maker ; rep; from 

Prussia; five children. 
Iverson A. works for Deere & Co. in iron 

department; rep. 

JACKSON ED. works for Dimock, Gould 
Co. ; rep. 



Jacoby Louis, liquor dealer ; from Mo. 
Jackson Edward, teamster ; rep. 

Jackson John, works for Deere & Co. in 

grinders' and polishers' department; rep. 
Jaques J. F. works for Dimock, Gould & 

Co. ; rep ; Meth. 
Jasper Hans, works for Deere & Co. in wood 

department ; dem. 
Jenkins Jacob, works for Moline Paper Co. ; 

rep ; Prot. 
Jenkins Thomas M. foreman in blacksmith 

department of Moline Wagon Co. ; rep. 
Jenks Max, works for Deere & Co. in fit- 
ters' department; dem. 
Jennings C. T. pattern-maker at Barnard & 

Leas Mfg. Co. ; rep. 
Jennings Geo. works for Moline Plow Co. ; 

rep. 
Johnson A. works for Deere & Co. in iron 

department ; rep. 
Johnson A. works for Deere & Co. in iron 

department; rep. 
Johnson A. works for Deere & Co. in wood 

department ; rep. 
Johnson A. works for Williams, White & 

Co. 
Johnson A. works for Moline Plow Co. ; 

rep; Bapt; from Sweden. 
Johnson A. works for Moline Paper Co. ; 

rep. 
Johnson A. G. painter Moline Plow Co. ; 

Luth. 
Johnson A. G. works for Deere & Co. in 

Avood deiiartment; rep. 
Johnson Albert, teamster. 
Johnson Alex, works for Deere & Co. in 

wood department; rep. 
Johnson Alexander, painter; rep. 
Johnson Avig. wagon-maker Moline Wagon 

Co. ; rep ; Luth. 
Johnson Alf. works for Moline Plow Co. ; 

rep. 
Johnson Alfred, works for Deere & Co. in 

iron department ; rep. 
Johnson Andrew, works for Barnard & Leas 

Mfg. Co.; rep. 
Johnson August P. tinsmith ; rep ; Sweden ; 

one child ; $1,000. 
Johnson C. works for Deere & Co. in iron 

department ; rep. 
Johnson C. moulder for Williams, White & 

Co. 
Johnson Chas. works for Dimock, Gould & 

Co.; rep. 
Johnson Chas. tailor; rep; Bapt; Sweden; 

11,200. 
Johnson C. J. works at Keator's Mill ; rep. 
Johnson C. O. works at Keator's Mill; rep. 
John.son Charles L. shoemaker; rep; Luth; 

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Johnson C. W. bar-tender ; dem ; Sweden. 
Joiinson Erick, works for Moline Plow Co. ; 

rep. 
Johnson Frank, works for Moline Plow Co. ; 

rep; Meth; from Sweden. 
Johnson Frank A. works for Deere & Co. in 

wood department; rep. 
Johnson Fred, works for Moline Plow Co. ; 

Luth. 
Johnson J. works for Moline Plow Co.; 

Meth; from Sweden. 
Johnson G. wagon-maker Moline Wagon 

Co. ; rep. 
Johnson Gus. works for Moline Paper Co.; 

rep. 
Johnson Gust, works for Deere & Co. in fit^ 

ters' department; rep. 
Johnson J. Otto, works for Moline Plow 

Co. ; rep ; Meth ; trom Sweden. 
Johnson J. works for Deere & Co. in wood 

department ; rep. 
Johnson John A. clerk ; rep ; Sweden. 
Johnson J. H. wagon-maker Moline Wagon 

Co.; rep. 
Johnson J. J. works for Deere & Co. in tit- 
ters' department; rep. 
Johnson J. S. carpenter Barnard & Leas 

Mfg. Co. ; rep. 
Johnson Rev. John, retired ; rep. 
Johnson John, works for Moline Plow Co. ; 

rep; Luth. 
Johnson John, wagon-shop ; ind ; Denmark. 
Johnson John, blacksmith ; rep ; Sweden ; 

two children. 
Johnson John, works at Keator's Mill ; 

dem. 
Johnson John, works for Moline Plow Co. ; 

rep. 
Johnson John, painter ; Moline Plow Co. ; 

rep; Luth. 
Johnson John P. works at Keator's Mill. 

Johnson John S. works for Moline Paper 

Co.; rep; Prot. 
Johnson L. works for Moline Plow Co. ; rep. 
Johnson N. J. wagon-maker Moline Wagon 

Co. 
Johnson N. G. works for Moline Plow Co. ; 

rep. 
Johnson M. works at Keator's Mill ; rep. 
Johnson O. works for Dimock, Gould & 

Co. ; rep ; Luth. 
Johnson Otto, works for Moline Plow Co. ; 

rep ; Luth. 
Johnson P. works for Moline Plow Co. 
Johnson P. M. works for Deere & Co. in 

wood department; rep. 
Johnson Peter, works for Moline Paper Co. ; 

rep; Prot. 
Johnson S. works for Moline Plow Co. ; rep ; 

Meth: from Sweden. 



Johnson Swan, watchman Moline Malleable 

Iron Works ; Prot. 
Johnson T. W. works for Deere & Co. in 

grinders' and polishers' dept; Luth. 
Johnson Wm. works for Dimock, Gould & 

Co. 
Johnson Wm. works for Moline Plow Co. ; 

rep ; Luth. 
Johnson Will, works for Deere & Co. in 

wood department; rep. 
Johnson W. J. painter Moline Plow Co. ; 

rep. 
Jones Sylvester, carpenter; rep. 
Jors August, butcher; rep; from Germany. 
Jors Hans, saloon ; dem. 
Julius Martin, carpenter ; rep ; Germany. 

KAACK HERMANN, retired; dem; 
from Germany. 
Kahlstrom R. F. works for Deere & Co. in 
iron department. 

Kallstrom G. works for Moline Plow Co. ; 

rep; Luth. 
Kallstrom Rev. P. J. pastor Swedish Evaugl. 

Luth. Church of Gustavus Adolphus ; rep. 
Kannon Gus. works for Dimock, Gould & 

Co. ; rep. 
Keator Ben. C. (.J. S. Keator & Son,) saw 

mill; rep; born Penn., 1848. 

KEATOR & SO^, J. S. Manufac- 
turers of Lumber; established in 1856; 
capacity of mills, 80,000 feet per day; em- 
ploy 125 men ; amount of business, about 
$300,000 per annum ; iirm is composed of 
J. S. Keator and Benj. C. Keator. 

KEEGA:^ matt. Engineer Moline 
Malleable Iron Works; born in Cincin- 
uatti, O., Nov. 11, 1844; came to this Co. 
in 1875 ; Rep ; married Mrs. Anna Wed- 
ersprecke, June 14, 1876 ; they have one 
child, Hattie, born Feb. 23, 1877; Mrs. 
Keegan was born in St.Louis, Oct. 6, 1854. 

Keel Christ, works for Deere & Co. in wood 
department ; dem. 

Keel John, works for Deere & Co. in iron 
department; rep. 

Keen Phil, works for Dimock, Gould & Co.; 
rep; Meth. 

Keller Fred. Avorks for Deere & Co. in iron 
department; dem. 

Kelley Jas. works for Moline Plow Co.; 
dem. 

Kelley John, works in Deere & Co.'s iron 

department ; dem. 
Kelley W. moulder, works for Williams, 

White ct Co. ; rep. 
Kelly Thos. laborer ; dem ; Cath ; Ireland. 
Kelsey C. machinist, with Williams, White 

& Co. ; rep. 

Kelso D. works for Dimock, Gould & Co. ; 

dem; Meth. 
Kelso D. P. painter Moline Wagon Co. ; dem. 



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Kelstrum P. O. works for Union Malleable 
Co. ; rep. 

Kelting P. blacksmith Moliue Wagon Co. 

Keltner A. J. works for Union Malleable 
Iron Co. ; rep. 

Kennedy Sam. printer ; rep ; from Alabama ; 
four children. 

Kenney D. works in Deere & Co.'s iron de- 
partment; dem. 

Kerns John, carpenter ; rep. 

Kerns L. F. blacksmith and wagon-maker ; 
rep; Ind; from Penn; four children. 

Kerns S. A. second foreman iron department 
Moline Plow Co. ; rep. 

K£RI<b^lS WM. Secretary and Superin- 
tendent Moline Gas Co.; born in East 
Marlborough, Chester Co., Penn., July 4. 
1820; lived'in Salem, Ohio, from 1834 to 
1853, when he removed to Moline; Ind 
Rep; Ind in religion; married Beulali 
Shrine, May 17, 1843 ; she was born in Sa- 
lem, Ohio, Feb. 2, 1823; they have two 
children living, Simon A., born Jan. 25, 
1847, and Charles S., Oct. 18, 1858 ; they 
have lost two sons, George H., born March 
2, 1843; he was killed at the battle of 
Stone River, Dec. 31, 1862; Anson, born 
April, 1850, died Oct. 4, 1853; Mr. Kerns 
was Postmaster about six years, from 1861 
to 1869. 

King C. R. works for Moline Plow Co. ; rep. 

King Geo. words in Deere & Co.'s iron de- 
partment ; rep. 

King John, blacksmith, Moline Wagon Co. ; 
dem ; Cath. 

King John C. tailor ; dem ; Cath ; from Ger- 
many; eleven children; $2,500. 

Kipp Jos. laborer ; dem ; Cath ; from Prussia ; 
eight children. 

Kirby J. J. superintendent machinery,works 
for Williams, White tt Co.; rep. 

Klahn Henry, works for Dimock, Gould & 
Co. ; rep. 

Klattenhoff T. H. merchant; Lutli; from 
Germany; six children; $1,500. 

Klingberg Dr. A physician; from Sweden. 

Kneberg C. G. retired carpenter ; rep ; Metli ; 
from Sweden; live children. 

KlfEBKRO JOHX G. Foreman 
Painting Department Moline Plow Co.; 
born in Sweden, Oct. 17, 1846; came to 
this country nineteen years ago; Rep; 
Meth ; married Ilanna Blusho, July 18, 
1872; she was ]K)rn in Sweden; they have 
two children, John H., born July 12, 1873, 
and Alvin V., July 23, 1875. 

Knell Ed. furniture dealer; Cong; from 

Canada ; $3,500. 
Kent W. works for Moline Plow Co.; rep. 
Knil)erg Chas. painter, Moline Plow Co. ; rep. 
Kniberg John, foreman paint shop; rep; 

Meth; from Sweden. 



Knibei'g Peter, painter, Moline Plow Co. ; 

rep; Meth. 
Knowles Mrs. M. widow; boarding-house. 

K:SfOX EDWIJf B. City Undertaker, 
and Dealer in Picture Frames, JMouldings, 
Chromos and Picture Hangings; born in 
Rock Island, Oct. 15, 1842; Rep; Prot; 
married Lizzie Verharen, Sept. 15, 1867 ; 
she was born m East St. Louis, 111. ; they 
have two children, Amelia, born June 7, 
1872, and Luther C, Feb. 7, 1874; Mr. 
Knox enlisted in Co. G, 140th I."V. I.; 
was Orderly Sergeant of that Co. about 
six months; re-enlisted in Co. G, 47th I. 
V. I. ; was second Duty Sergt. of that Co. 

Knutson ^ Peter, carpenter ; 45 acrs ; Sec. 9 ; 
rep ; Luth ; from Sweden. 

Kohl Fritz, laborer ; dem ; from Germany. 

Kohl Fritz, works in Deere & Co.'s wood 
department ; dem. 

Kohl Geo. works in Deere & Co.'s wood de- 
l)artment ; dem. 

KOHIiEB H. Dealer in Millinery, 
Fancy Goods and Ladies' Furnishing 
Goods; born in Sweden, May 17, 1844; 
came to this Co. 1868 ; Rep ; Luth ; married 
Annie Johnson, May 13, 1870; she was 
born in Sweden ; they have two children. 
Axel, born April 11, 1871 ; and Arvid, 
Sept. 10, 1873 ; Mr. Koliler is a graduate of 
Gottenburg College, Sweden, class of '66. 

Kopp Chas. baker ; dem ; from New York. 

Kroeger — , grocer ; dem. 

Krone Henry, moulder, Moline Malleable 
Iron Works ; rep ; Cath. 

Kuhl Hans, works for Moline Paper Co.; 
rep. 

Kuebler J. works for Deere & Co. in wood 
department. 

Kunckle Wick, works for Deere & Co. in 
wood department; dem. 

Kurtz Gotlieb, moulder, Union Malleable 
Iron Co. ; rep. 

LAGE HERMAN, works for JVIoline 
Paper Co. 
Lamping L. works for Deere & Co. in iron 

department; dem. 
Lancashire John, manufacturer of organs; 

Prot; from England. 
Landhgren Albert, works at Keator's Mill. 
Landstrom A. works at Keator's Mill. 
Landstrom P. works at Keator's jNIill; from 

Sweden. 
Lariman M. works for Moline Plow Co. ; 

rep; Meth. 
Larkin M. blacksmith, works for Williams, 

White & Co. 
Larson J. blacksmith, Moline Wagon Co.; 

rep. 
Larson Lars, stone-mason; rep; Sweden. 
Launc Fred'k, laborer ; Ind ; from Germany . 



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Lawrence Jos. N. florist, with W. A. Nourse ; 

rep ; from Ohio ; one child. 
Lawson A. works for Deere & Co., in grind- 
ers' and polishers' department. 
Lawson C. J. works for Deere & Co. in iron 

department. 
Lawson C. W. works for Deere & Co. in 

wood department. 
Lawson Hans, works for Deere & Co. in 

grinders' and iiolishers' dept; rep; Luth. 
Lawson John, works for Moline Malleable 

Iron Works ; Prot ; from Norway. 
Lawson L. works for Deere & Co. in wood 

department ; rep. 
Lawson Lars, works at Moline Malleable 

Iron Works ; Prot ; from Norway. 
Lawson L. O. mason. 
Lawson M. J. works for Deere & Co. in wood 

department; rep. 
Lawson N. P. works for Deere & Co. in 

grinders' and polishers' department; Luth. 
Lawson Peter, engineer Moline Pump Co. ; 

ind ; Luth ; six children. 
Leas J. Silas, vice president Barnard & Leas 

Manufacturing Co. 
Lemm Chas. teamster ; dem ; Germany. 
Lemm Christ, works for Deere & Co. in 

wood department; dem. 
Lendgren John, guard Moline bridge; rep; 

Prot ; from Sweden , three children. 
Lenser Chris, carpenter ; ind ; Luth ; from 

Germany; five children. 
Leopold H. machinist, works for Williams, 

White et Co ; rep. 
Lester Oliver, traveling agent. 
Levin O. carpenter, works for Barnard & 

Leas Mnfg Co ; rep ; Meth. 

liEWIS EITGEXE, Lawyer; born in 
Claremont, N. H., March 11, 1839; came 
to this Co. in 1869; Dem; Unitarian; mar- 
ried Susan P. Smith, June 4, 1873 ; she was 
born atPeterboro, N. H., Oct. 13, 1844; 
one child, Theodore G., born July 3, 1876; 
graduated Dartmouth College, 1864; ad- 
mitted to bar in Sullivan Co.,N .H.,Jan.,1866. 

Lewis Frank, works for Deere & Co., wood 
department; dem. 

Lewis Frank P. laborer ; dem ; from New 

Hampshire; one child. 
Lewis Henry E. law student; dem; Unit; 

from New Hampshire. 
Lewis J. wagon-maker, Moline Wagon Co ; 

dem. 
Lewis James, works for Deere & Co., wood 

department; dem. 
Lind Andrew, iron worker for Barnard & 

Leas Mnfg Co ; rep ; Luth. 

Lind Erick, works for Deere & Co. fitters 
department; rep. 

Lind O. E. blacksmith for Barnard & Leas 
Mnfg. Co; rep. 



Lind Peter, works for Deere & Co., iron de- 
partment; rep. 

Linde P. W. shoemaker ; rep ; Luth ; from 
Sweden. 

Lindahl Gus. painter, Moline Plow Co; rep; 
Luth. 

Liudberg Aug. works for Dimock, Gould & 
Co.; rep; Luth. 

Lindberg J. pattern-maker, works for Wil- 
liams, White & Co. ; rep. 

Lindberg J. F. works for Dimock, Gould & 
Co. ; rep ; Luth. 

Lindberg John, works for Dimock, Gould & 
Co.; rep; Luth. 

Lindberg Louis J. shoemaker ; Luth ; from 
Sweden. 

Lindberg N. P. works for Deere & Co., iron 

department; rep. 
Lindberg Peter, works for Moline Paper Co. ; 

rep ; Luth. 
Liudberg Sam. works for Dimock, Gould & 

Co. ; rep ; Luth. 

Lindblom Aug. works for Dimock,' Gould & 
Co. 

Lindbloom Chas. works at Keator's Mill. 
Lindell Peter, works for Dimock, Gould & 
Co. 

Lindgren A. blacksmith, Moline Wagon Co. ; 
rep. 

Lindgren Jno. works for Deere «fc Co., grind- 
ers and polishers department; Luth. 

Lindolf Gust, works for Deere & Co., grind- 
ers and i^olishers department; rep. 

Lindquist J. works for Deere & Co., wood 
department; rep. 

Lindstead Jno. works for Deere & Co., wood 
department. 

Lindstrom A. works for Moline Plow Co. ; 
rep; Luth. 

Lindstrom A. plow fitter, Moline Plow Co. ; 
Luth. 

Lindstrom C. works for Deere & Co., iron 

department; rep. 
Lindstrom P. E. blacksmith for Barnard & 

Leas Mnfg Co. ; rep. 
Linfield Rev. G.F. pastor Baptist church ; rep. 
Lingreen A. works for Moline Plow Co.; 

rep ; Meth ; from Sweden. 
Linoal Peter, works for Moline Paper Co. 
Lion Peter, works for Moline Plow Co. ; rep. 
Lloyd R. H. Marble Works; dem; Epis; 

four children. 

EIvOYD R. H. & BRO., Dealers in 
Marble, Granite and Stone ; Main st ; fine 
work and low prices a specialty ; call and 
see specimens ; R. H. Lloyd is an Archi- 
tect and Designer of every description 
of work ; designs and prices furnishd on 
application. 

Loar James, works for Deere|& Co. in wood 
department ; dem. 



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BIOGEAPHICAL DIRECTORY OF 



Lobdell C. W. secretary Moline Plow Co. ; 

rep; Cong. 
Lofgreen A. E. works for Deere & Co. in 

wood department ; rep. 
Lofquist Christopher, cutter; rep; Bapt; 

from Sweden ; one child. 
Lofquist Nels, tailor ; rep ; Prot ; from Swe- 
den ; one child. 
Logerloft Aug. works for Deere & Co. in 

iron department; rep. 
Long B. L. cashier C. R. I. & P R. R. Co. ; 

dem; Prot. 
Long Ben. works for Moline Paper Co. ; rep. 
Long Joseph W. plasterer ; rep ; from Penn- 
sylvania; one child. 
Longenbaker J. works for Deere & Co. in 

iron department. 
Lord John, works for Barnard & Leas.Mnfr. 

Co.; rep. 
Louth Geo. jeweler; Ind; from Germany; 

one child. 
Luby John, works foi Deere & Co. in iron 

department ; rep. 
Lumblade T. W. works for Deere & Co. in 

wood department ; rep. 
Lundall Nels, watchman for Moline Wagon 

Co. 
Lundahl Wm. clerk ; rep ; one child. 
Lundblad F. T. works for Moline Plow Co. ; 

rep; Bapt. 
Lundlen August, W'orks for Deere & Co. in 

grinder and polishers department; rep. 
Lundstrum J. works for Moline Plow Co. ; 

rep. 
Lungreen Gus. works for Moline Plow Co. ; 

rep; Luth. 
Lunt C. blacksmith for Moline Wagon Co. ; 

dem. 
Lusk Jno. engineer; P.O. Building; rej); 

$3,000; from Pennsylvania. 
Lynde W. R. works for Williams, White & 

Co.; dem. 
Lysell A. works for Moline Plow Co. ; rep ; 

Luth. 

McBURNEY J. works for Deere & Co. 
wood department; dem. 
McBurney Adam R. painter. 
McBurnev Jas. retired ; dem. 
McBurney John, painter. 
McCann Thos. Avorks for Dimock, Gould & 

Co. ; dem ; Cath. 
McCollam R. M. clerk; rep; born Illinois. 
McCord Jas. carpenter, works for Barnard 

& Leas Mufg Co. ; rep ; Prot. 
McCorrison S. A. wagon-maker for Moline 

Wagon Co; rep; three children. 
McCarty J. moulder, works for Williams, 

White & Co. ; dem ; Cath. 
McCarty T. moulder, works for Williams, 

White & Co. ; dem ; Cath. 



McCoy J. T. machinist, with Williams, 

White & Co ; rep ; Meth. 
McCoy L. L. machinist, with Williams, 

White & Co.; rep; Meth. 
McDermott Alonzo, moulder for Barnard & 

Leas Mnfg. Co ; dem ; Cath. 
McDonald Mrs. E., widow. 

McDOXAI^D JOHX A. Grocer; born 
in Greenville, Mercer Co., Pa., June 11, 
1848; came to this Co. in 1850; Dem; 
Presb. pref; value of property $7,000; 
married Miss Sarah McClellan, March 18, 
1875 ; she was born in Scotland, Aug. 26, 
1850; Mr. McDonald is G. F. of Harmony 
Lodge No. 2, A. O. U. W., Moline. 

McEnary Dan. teamster ; ind ; from Ireland. 
McEnary J. works for Moline Plow Co ; dem. 
McEnary John. 
McHenry M. works for Deere & Co. ; wood 

department; rep. 
McGill James, works for Deere & Co.; 

foundry department ; rep. 
McGill John, works for Deere & Co ; foundry 

department; rep. 
McGinniss Horace, works at Keator's Mill ; 

rep. 
McGinniss J. P. works at Keator's Mill; rep. 

McGregor D. C. trav. salesman Deere & Co ; 

rep. 
McKee S. A. clerk ; dem ; from Scotland ; 

two children. 
McKeever Wm. carpenter ; rep ; Cong ; four 

children. 
McKinlej^ Geo. H. works for Deere & Co ; 

foundry department; rep. 
McKinley James, works for Deere & Co; 

foundry department ; rep. 
IMcKinney Daniel, works at Moline Malle- 
able Iron Works ; dem ; Cath. 
McKinnie P. L. physician ; rep. 
McLoughlin Thos. carpenter; rep. 
McNally John, ind ; from Pennsylvania. 
McPatten Sam'l, works for Deere & Co., in 

foundry department ; dem. 
Maasa Henry, works for Moline Plow Co ; 

rep. 
Mace W. W. works for Moline Plow Co; 

rep. 
Mackay Hugh, works for E. B. Beers & Co ; 

rep ; ind ; from Scotland. 
Madeen Andrew, works for Dimock, Gould 

& Co; rep. 
Magill Jerome B. foreman foundry, Barnard 

& Leas Mnfg. Co; rep. 
Mahar E. works for Deere & Co., in foundry 

department; rep. 
Malcom Robt. teamster for Barnard & Leas 

Mnfg. Co ; rep. 
Malmberg Magus, shoemaker; rep; Luth; 

two children; $800; from Sweden. 



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lIAlfGOL.I> .TO:SfAS O. Artist; 
born in Westmoreland Co., Penn., Dec. 25, 
1825 ; came to this State in 1845 ; Dem ; 
Bapt ; owns four acres, valued at $3,000 ; 
sou of Henry and Kitty Gunnell, his wife; 
Volunteer in the Mexican War under Gen'l 
Newby, of the 5tli Regt. 111. Vol. ; was out 
eighteen months; Mr. Mangold's grand- 
father, on his mother's side, served all 
through the Revolutionary War under 
Gen'l Washington, and died at the age of 
102 in Penn. ; married Mary E. Nimnio, 
of Jonesboro, 111., Sept. 27, 1849; she was 
born April 21, 1829; have seven children, 
Louis A., Austin S., Harry W., Nellie H., 
Elmer E., Chas. H., and Eugene. 

Hanson John, works at Keator's Mill. 

Mapes Elsworth, Justice of the Peace ;'rep. 

Mapes E. A., Constable ; rep ; Prot. 

Mapes H. E., rep. 

Mapes L. B. railway postal service and agt. 
Powder Co ; rep. 

Margraf Charles, clothing; dem; three chil- 
dren ; $10,000 ; from Germany. 

Margraf Henry, clothing; dem; $10,000; 
t\vo children ; from Germany. 

Marr Henry, wood-worker ; rep ; Meth ; Ky. 

Moline Nurseries, cor. Lynde and Lincoln 
sts ; W. A. Nourse, propr. 

Marshall Geo. works for Deere & Co., in iron 
department. 

Martin Henry, laborer; rep; Meth. 

Mason Reimer, works for Moline Paper Co ; 
rep. 

Matliews James, works at Keator's Mill ; rep. 

Matccn II. C. harness maker ; rep ; Luth ; five 
children; from Denmark. 

Matsou Andrew, mfr. steam governors ; rep ; 
from Sweden. 

Matson M. mfr. steam governors; Sweden. 

Matson John, machinist ; works for Barnard 
& Leas ; rep. 

Maucker Frank, works for Moline Plow Co ; 
dem. 

Medkie Gust, works for Deere & Co., in wood 
department ; dem. 

Megan John, shipping clerk Moline Pump 
Co; rep; Cath. 

Megan Thos. works for Deere & Co., in wood 
department ; dem. 

Mel in Andrew, works for Deere & Co., in 
wood department ; rep. 

Mel in A. works for Deere & Co., in wood 
department ; rep. 

Melin John, grinder; rej); Luth; one child; 
from Sweden. 

Melin Peter, works for Deere & Co., in wood 
department ; rep. 

MERRYMAX FREEMAX, Asst. 
Foreman AVood Department, Deere & Co; 
born in Richland Grove Township, Mercer 
Co., 111., June 15, 1844 ; came to this Co. 



in 1866 ; Rep ; Ind ; married Alcinda B. 

Vanmetre, July 3, 1866; she was born in 

same town as husband, Dec. 27, 1845 ; they 

have four children liviuii-, Minnie E., Ar- 
thur F., Nellie E. and lioyal H. ; Mr. M. 

served three years in Co. (3, 102d I. V. I. 
Mersman Peter, works at Keator's Mill ; rep. 
Metzgar M. works for Deere & Co., in iron 

department; rep. 
Metzgar M. R. trav. salesman for Deere & 

Co ; dem ; resides at Port Byron. 
Meyer Henry, moulder in Union Malleable 

Iron Co; rep. 
Mibra Chris, works at Moline Malleable 

Iron Works ; rep ; Prot. 
Michelson H. blacksmith for Moline Wagon 

Co. 
Miedke August, shipping boss at Deere & 

Co.'s ; rep ; three children. 
Miller Alex, works at Keator's Mill ; rep. 
Miller C. works for Deere & Co., in wood 

department. 
Miller Chas. works for Deere & Co., in iron 

department; dem. 
Miller Frank, druggist; rep; Cong; N. Y. 
Miller John, works for Deere & Co., in 

foundry department ; dem. 
Miller John, works at Keator's Mill ; dem. 
Miller Peter, works at Keator's Mill ; ind. 
Milton Aug. works for Deere & Co., in fitters' 

dejiartment. 
^Mitchell C. P. works for Deere & Co., in 

wood department ; rej:). 
Mitchell J. E. works for Deere & Co., in wood 

department; vep. 

Moberg Andrew, works at Keator's Mill; 

rep. 
Molando Wm. boiler maker. 

Moline Boiler Works, cor State and Railroad 
avs. 

Moline Malleable Iron Works, cor Ontario 

and Railroad avs. 
Moline Nurseries, cor Lynde and Lincoln 

sts ; W. A. Nourse, propr. 
Moline Paper Co. cor Main and White sts. 

MOLIlfE J»EOW CO. Manufactur- 
ers of Plows aud Cultivators ; established 
in 1865; capital, $600,000; R. K. Swan, 
Pres. ; George Stephens. Vice Pres. ; C. 
W. Lobdell, Sec. ; A. L. Carson, Treas. ; 
plows manufactured in 1876, 50,000, 
amounting to $1,000,000; employ about 
600 men. 

MOLIXE PURIilC I.IRRARY, 

Located in the Wheelock Library Hall 
building, second floor; J. M. Gould, Pres. ; 
H. H. Grover, Sec. ; J. M. Gould, H. H. 
Grover, A. S. Wright, E. C. Barnard, Eu- 
gene Lewis, J. T. Browning, S. H. Velie, 
J. C. Starr, and John Deere, Directors. 
Moline Meview, cor Maine and Ontario sts ; 
R. H. Moore, publisher. 



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Moline Steam Bakery, D. L. AVheelock, pro- 
prietor; Main st, e of Rodman av. 

MOIiIXE WAGOX C». Manufac- 
turers of Wagons and Carriages; estab- 
lished in 1854; incorporated in 1872; au- 
thorized capital, $300,000; Morris Rosen- 
tiekl, Pres. ; C. A. Benser, Sec. ; capacity, 
250 wagons per week ; employ about 250 
hands. 

Moller John N. drayman ; rep ; Luth ; from 
Germany; seven children; $800. 

Moore Gilpin, Supt. Iron Dept. Deere & 
Co. ; res Rock Island ; rep. 

MOORE J. €. Well Borer and Digger, 
and dealer in Halliday Wind-Mills and 
all kinds of pumps; born in Grenock, 
Scotland, Jn]y 6, Ibo!) ; came to this Co. 
in 1859; Rep; Bapt; value of property, 
$2,000; married Phebe Treat, July 2, 
1878; she was born in Kentucky, Sept. 15, 
1849; they have one child, Fannie J., 
born Nov. 11, 1875. 

Moore Otto, printer; rep. 

MOORE RORT. H. Editor and Pro- 
prietor MoMne Meoiew; born in Altoona, 
Pa., June 15, 1S45; Rep; engaged in the 
newspaper business twelve years ; is re- 
puted to be the most successful newspaper 
man in tlie West; is also proprietor of 
the Columbus Safeguard, Columbus Junc- 
tion, Iowa. 

Moore S. L. foreman Wheelock's Bakeiy; 
rep ; two children. 

Moore Xlios. works at Keator's Mill ; rep. 

MOORE THOMAS J. Head Sawyer 
at Keator & Son's Mill ; born in Missouri, 
March 15, 1843 ; came to Davenport in 
1854; Rep; Meth; married Sarah A. 
Thomas, March 28, 1866 ; she died Feb. 
21, 1870; one child by this marriage, 
George H., born Sept. I, 1868; married 
Ed-'th E. McGinnis, April 4, 1871; she 
was born in South Salem, O., May 9, 
1850; they have two children, Carrie H., 
born Jan. 28, 1872, and Lois Mabel, born 
Dec. 12, 1875 ; Mr. M. served three years 
in Co. E, 20th Iowa V. I. 

Moore Truesdale, clerk for Deere & Co.; 
rep. 

MOORE ^WM. R. Lawyer; Post-Office 
Block; born in Pittsburgh, June 26, 1851 ; 
came to this Co. in 1856; Rep; Mr. Moore 
was Town Clerk in 1874; is present City 
Attorney; was admitted to the bar in Sep- 
tember, 1873. 

Moran Ed. works for Moline Plow Co.; 
dem. 

Mordhorst Claus, plasterer ; dem ; Germany. 
Morey A. E. works for Deere & Co. in iron 

department ; rep. 
Morey Dr. J. W. physician ; rep. 
Morey Owen, boiler-maker; dem; Cath; 

from Ireland; two children. 
Morey S. T, carpenter ; rep. 



Morgan D. works for Moline Plow Co. 

Morris Alex, works at Keator's Mill ; rep. 

Morris AVm. G. druggist ; rep ; born Eng- 
land, 1838; one child. 

Mueller John H. liqtior dealer; ind; Ger- 
many ; one child. 

Mulholland R. W. works for Deere & Co. in 
wood department; dem. 

Mulix E. works for Moline Plow Co. ; rep. 

Muller Carl, tailor; ind; Luth; Prussia; 
two children. 

Mulverhill Chas. works for Deere & Co. in 
iron department; dem. 

Mumm Henry, works for Moline Paper Co. ; 
rep. 

]\Iumm Henry, butcher; rep; Germany; two 
children. 

Munson A. P. works at Keator's Mill. 

Munson Ben. works for Deere & Co. in 
wood department; rep. 

Munson Peter, moulder Union Malleable 
Iron Co. ; rep. 

Alurphy James, works for Moline Paper 
Co.; Cath. 

Murray David, moulder ; rep ; Prot ; Eng. 

Murray J. F. machinist Barnard & Leas 
Mfg. Co.; rep; Cong. 

Murray Owen G. boiler-maker; dem; Cath; 
two children. 

NAGEL JOHN, works for Deere & Co. 
in iron department; rep. 
Nany Levi, barber ; rep ; from Kentucky. 
Nason C. O. Supt. Wood Dept. Deere & Co.; 

rep. 
Nason H. A. works for Deere & Co. in wood 

department; rep. 
Naugh A. works for Deere & Co. in litters' 

department; dem. 
Nelson A. painter Moline Plow Co. ; ind. 
Nelson A. works for Deere & Co. in iron 

department; rep. 
Nelson A. works for Moline Plow Co. ; rep ; 

Meth. 
Nelson Alfred, wagon-maker Moline Wagon 

Co. ; rep. 
Nelson And. works for Deere & Co. in 

grinders' and polishers' dept. 

XELSON ANDREW P. Of the firm 
of C. J. Colson ct Co., was born near 
Lindkoping Lun, Nov. 25, 1855; value of 
property, $500 ; they are general dealers 
in groceries, flour, feed and crockery. 

Nelson B. P. works for Moline Paper Co. 

Nelson Chas. works for Dimock, Gould & 
Co. 

Nelson Clias. works at Keator's Mill ; rep; 
from Sweden. 

Nelson D. P. w^orks for Moline Plow Co. 

Nelson Fred, clerk ; rep ; from Sweden. 



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Nelson Gus. carpenter ; rep ; Lutli ; Sweden ; 

one child. 
Nelson H. works .for Williams, White & 

Co. ; rep. 
Nelson Henry, works at Keator's Mill ; dem. 

Nelson Henry, works for Moline Plow Co. ; 

dem. 
Nelson John, works at Keator's Mill ; rep ; 

from Sweden. 
Nelson John A. works at Keator's Mill. 
Nelson J. O. works tor Deere & Co. in wood 

department; rep. 
Nelson Milton, works for Dimock, Gould & 

Co. 
Nelson N. Avorks for Deere & Co. in wood 

department; rep. 
Nelson Nels, works for Moline Plow Co. ; 

rep ; Meth. 
Nelson P. wood-worker; Moline Plow Co.; 

rep. 
Nelson P. night watchman Moline Plow 

Co.; rep. 
Nelson P. M. works for Deere & Co. in wood 

department; rep. 
Nelson Swan, works for Deere & Co. in 

grinders' and polishers' department. 
Nelson Swan, works at Keator's Mill. 
Newman John, works for Moline Plow Co. ; 

rep. 
Newquist Andrew, clerk ; rep ; Bapt ; from 

Sweden ; four children. 
Niberg J. works for Moline Plow Co. ; rep. 
Nichols Gus. works at Keators' Mill ; rep. 
Nichols Will, works for Deere & Co., wood 

dept; rep. 
Nichols W. L. painter ; rep ; from New York ; 

live children. 
Noden Tliomas, works for Union Malleable 

Iron Co. ; rep. 
Norberg O. painter; Moline Plow Co; Bapt. 
Norling Knut Alfred, painter ; rep ; Sweden. 
Norman S. works for Moline Plow Co. 
Norrish Joshua, moulder ; works for E. B. 

Beers cV; Co. ; rep ; from Canada; one child. 
Norton O. F. works for Moline Plow Co; rep. 
Nourse Frank A. book-keeper; Malleable 

Iron Works ; rep. 

IlfOURSE WII. A. Nurseryman and 
Florist ; Established in 1862 ; born in Wol- 
cott, N. Y., Feb. 9,1820; lived in Lyons, 
N. Y., from 1829 to 1838; came to Peoria, 
Illinois, in May, 1838; came to this Co. in 
1846; Rep; Lib; owns 28 acres with im- 
provements, valued at $40,000; married 
Sarah F. Pettingill, Sept., 1844.; she was 
born Sept. 15, 1826; they have one daugh- 
ter living, Mary Frances, born July 4, 
1850 ; lost one son, Allan Candee, born Jan 
11, 1848; died Sept. 9, 1861; Wm. A. and 
Alonzo Nourse engaged in the manufac- 
ture of Fanning Mills, at Moline, in 1845 ; 



Wm. A. continued in that business until 
1852 ; they were also engaged in general 
merchandising together until 1852; from 
that time Wm. A. continued the latter busi- 
ness until he was burned out in the winter 
of 1857. 

Noyes John,works for Dimock, Gould & Co. 

Nye R. carpenter ; Ann st, 2 doors e of At- 
kinson. 

Ny green Geo. works for Deere & Co., grind- 
ers' and polishers' depl; rep; Luth. 

Nylander A. works for Moline Paper Co. 

Nystrom A. works for Deere & Co., fitters' 
dept; rep. 

OAKLEY AND. works for Deere & Co., 
Avood dept ; rep. 
Oakley H. P. merchant; rep: Prot; from 

Sweden; four children. 
Oberg John, works for Deere & Co., grinders' 

and polishers' dept; rep. 
Oberg Peter, works for Moline Pump Co ; rep. 
O'Couuell Richard, laborer; dem; Cath; 

from Ireland. 
Ogden H. L. works for Deere &, Co., wood 

dept; rep. 
Ohlberg Lewis, works at Keators' Mill. 
Olirn Chas. works for Moline Plow Co. ; rep ; 

Luth. 
Okeblade A.works for Deere & Co.,wood dept. 
Okerberg A. M. works for Moline Plow Co. ; 

rep. 

OKF.RBERG ERIC, AVatchmaker 
and Jeweler; Agent for Spencer's Cele- 
brated Diamond Spectacles, also of Kings' 
Combination Spectacles ; Agent for Anchor 
Line of Steamships; Tickets for sale to all 
parts of Europe; born in Helsingland, 
Sweden, July 21, 1821 ; came to this Co. in 
1850; Rep; "value of property $20,000; 
married Johanna Peterson, of Smoland, 
Sweden, Jan. 18, 1853; she was born May 
2, 1836; they have seven children, Emma, 
(now Mrs. A. Almgren) born March 31, 
1854; Matilda, June 30, 1856; Eric A., May 

• 18, 1859; Jennie, March 3, 1862; Frank O., 
June 7, 1867; Rosa A., Feb. 9, 1872; and 
Nellie M., May 31, 1876; Mr. Okerberg is 
Alderman of Third Ward, serving second 
year ; was Town Trustee before incorpora- 
tion of City. 

Oldfast Geo. works for Deere & Co., wood 
dept; Ind. 

Oline John, works for Moline Plow Co. ; rep ; 
Meth. 

Olseene N. B. works for Moline Plow Co. ; 
rep; Luth. 

Olsen J. works for Deere & Co., iron dept ; 
dem. 

Olseene N.works for Deere & Co., wood dept ; 

Olsen N. works for Deere & Co., wood dept ; 
Ind. 

Olsen A. G. Avorks at Keators' Mill ; rep. 



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BIOGRAPHICAL DIRECTOKY OF 



Olsen O. works for Deere & Co., fitters' dept ; 
rep. 

Olsen Oliiff, policemau; rep; Luth; from 
Norway ; five children ; |3,000. 

Olsen Trols, works for Deere & Co., grind- 
ers' and polishers' dept. 

Olson C. works for Moline Plow Co. ; rep ; 
Luth. 

Olson M. works for Union Malleable Iron 
Co. ; rep. 

Olson M. works for Moline Wagon Co. ; rep ; 
Meth ; from Sweden. 

Olson M. blacksmith ; Moline Wagon Co. 

Olson P. J. clerk ; rep ; Bapt ; from Sweden. 

Olson P. O. tailor; rep; Bapt; from Sweden; 
six children. 

Olson Swan, tailor ; rep ; Meth ; from Sweden ; 
three children. 

OI.SS01fOI.OFF,Professor Theologic- 
al Department, Augustana College ; P. O. 
Rock Island; born'in Sweden, March 31, 
1841 ; came to this country in 1869 ; came 
to this County in 1876; Rep; Luth; or- 
daiued to the Gospel Ministry in Upsula, 
Sweden, Dec. 15, 1863; was educated at 
the University of Upsula; graduated in 
1861; married Anna E. Johnson, Dec. 22, 
1864 ; she was born in Sweden, March 9, 
1841; they have three daughters, Anna, 
Mary and Lydia. 

Orgberg Chas. works for Deere & Co., grind- 
ing and polishing dept; rep. 

Osborn Ed. works for Moline Plow Co. 

Oslund John, works for Moline Plow Co., 
rep ; Meth. 

Osterberg Wm. works for Moline Plow Co., 
rep; Luth. 

Ostrand A. moulder ; works for Williams, 
White & Co. ; rep. 

Ostlund Andrew, tailor; rep; Luth; from 
Sweden ; five children. 

Ostlund Fred, engineer; rep; Prot; from 
Sweden ; two children. 

Ottoman Wm. baker; rep; two children. 

Owens John, works for Deere & Co., iron 
dept; dem. 

Oyler W. R. works for Deere & Co., iron 
dejit; rep. 

PALMER GUST, works for Deere & Co., 
wood dept; dem. 

Palmquist John, shoemaker; rep; Luth; 
from Sweden ; four children ; |1,200. 

Palmquist Nels, works at Keators' Mill. 

Palmquist S. N. wagon maker ; Moline Wag- 
on C^. ; rep. 

Parsons Geo. W. with Molme Plow Co. ; rep. 

Patch Chas. works for Dimock, Gould & 
Co. ; rep ; Bapt. 

Patterson F. C. milhvriglit; rep. 

Patterson Wm. works for Moline Paper Co. ; 
rep. 



Paul Geo. works for Deere & Co., wood dept ; 

dem. 
Paulson John, cracker packer ; Ind ; Ger. 
Payton Rich, works for Deere & Co., iron 

dept; rep. 
Peal Chas. photographer ; dem ; from Sweden 
Peal Oscar, saloon ; Ind ; from Sweden ; three 

children, boys. 
Pears John, works for Moline Plow Co. ; rep ; 

Luth. 
Pearson O. works for Moline Plow Co. ; rep. 
Pearson Olof, teamster; from Sweden. 
Pelirse John, blacksmith. 
Peregoy Benj. shipper for Union Malleable 

Iron Co.; rep. 
Peregoy M. J. miller ; dem ; from Maryland ; 

eleven children. 
Perrin C. H. receiving clerk for Deere & Co. ; 

rep ; one child. 
Person Frank, barber ; rep. 

PERRY JOSEPH, Superintendent 
Grinding and Polishing Department in 
Deere ct Co. ; born in Stattbrdshire, Eng- 
land, March 6, 1838; came to this Co. in 
1868; Rep; Epis; married Amelia Wil- 
lets, Nov. 4, 1861 ; she was born in Bir- 
mingham, England, about the year 1844; 
they" have two children. Amy, born in 
1866; and Mabel, born in 1875; lost three 
children. 

Peters Claus, laborer; works for Moline 
Wagon Co. ; one boy. 

Peterson A. works for Deere & Co. in grind- 
ers' and polishers' department ; rep. 

Peterson Andrew, carpenter ; rep. 

Peterson Andrew, works for Barnard & Leas 
Mnfr. Co. ; rep. 

Peterson Ben. works for Deere & Co. in 
wood department ; rep. 

Peterson C. works for Dimock, Gould & Co. ; 
rep; Luth. 

Peterson Chas. moulder; works for Union 
Malleable Iron Co. ; rep. 

Peterson Chas. works lor Moline Plow Co. ; 
rep. 

Peterson Chris, works lor Moline Plow Co. 

Peterson C. M. works for Deere & Co. in 
wood department; rep. 

Peterson E. A. merchant ; rep ; Luth ; from 
Sweden ; three children. 

Peterson F. works for Deere & Co. in wood 
department; Ind. 

Peterson F. L. works for Moline Plow Co. ; 
rep. 

Peterson G. B. saloon ; rep ; from Germany. 

Peterson Geo. H. works for Dimock, Gould 
& Co. ; rep. 

Peterson Harvey, works for Moline Plow 
Co. ; rep. 

Peterson J. works for Deere & Co. in fitters' 
department; dem. 




J^'^ 



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Peterson J. works for Deere & Co. in wood 

department; rep. 
Peterson J. moulder; works for Williams, 

White & Co. 
Peterson J. P. works for Deere & Co. in 

wood department. 
Peterson Jacob, works for Deere & Co. in 

wood department; i-ep. 
Peterson John, works at Keator's Mill ; rep ; 

from Sweden. 

Peterson John, works for Deere & Co. in 
iron department. 

Peterson John N. works at Keator's Mill. 
Peterson John H. grocer ; rep ; Luth ; from 
" Sweden. 
Peterson Jonas, works for Deere & Co. iu. 

wood department; rep. 
Peterson Jonas, laborer ; rep ; Meth ; Sweden. 
Peterson Lewis, works for Moline Plow Co. ; 

rep; Luth. 
Peterson Nels, works for Deere & Co. in 

wood department. 
Peterson Nels, blacksmith. 
Peterson N. G. works for Moline Plow Co. ; 

rep ; Luth. 
Peterson N. P. painter; works for Moline 

Plow Co. ; rep ; Meth. 
Peterson O. works for Deere & Co. in foun- 
dry department; rep. 
Peterson Oliver, laborer; Ind; born Illinois. 
Peterson O. W. clerk; rep; born Sweden; 

one child. 
Peterson Peter, laborer ; rep ; from Sweden ; 

value of property $800. 

PETERSON "peter H. Grocer; 
born in Sweden, March 11, 1844; came 
to this Co. in 1869 ; Ind ; Luth ; value of 
real estate $2,500 ; Mr. P. is senior member 
of the firm of Peterson & Bro., Grocers ; 
cor 1st and Oakland sts. 

Peterson P. T. works for Moline Plow Co. ; 
rep ; Luth. 

Peterson Swan, works for Moline Plow Co. ; 
rep; Bapt. 

Peterson Swan W. works for Moline Mal- 
leable Iron Co. ; ind ; Luth. 

Petrain O. J. works for Deere & Co. in wood 
department; rep. 

Petty F. M. dry goods ; rep ; from Wis. 

Pherson Andrew, works for Moline Paper 
Co. 

Pierce Frank, works for Deere & Co. in 

wood department; rep. 
Pierce H. A. travelling agent; rep; Bapt; 

from New York ; one child. 
Pierce H. B. restaurant; rep; from New 

York ; four children. 
Pierce H. P. nursery; rep; Bapt; from New 

York ; four children. 
Pierce H. P. travelling salesman; works for 

Deere & Co. ; rep. 



Pierce John, works for Deere & Co. in foun- 
dry dejiartment ; dem. 

Pierman Jacobs, works for Dimock, Gould 
i& Co. ; dem. 

Pingree George E. editor Rock Island 
Union; rep. 

Pinkham George F. teamster; works at Mo- 
line Malleable Iron Works ; rep ; Maine. 

Piper Benj. works for Dimock, Gould & 
Co.; rep. 

PIPER CHARLES E. Physician, 
Surgeon and Druggist; born in Chris- 
tiania, Norway, May 22, 1842; came to 
Co. in 1865; Ind; Epis; married Anna S., 
daughter of Major S. P. Jackson, born May 
8, 1869; she was born in Moline, Aug. 26, 
1848; they have one child, Charles E., Jr., 
born Aug. 8, 1870; the Doctor has been 
meml)er of the Board of Health. 

PIPER I.YSAXDER R., Sr., 

Watchman ; born in Worcester Co., Mass., 
March 20, 1822; came to this Co. in 1860; 
Rep ; owns town propertj^, valued at $2,000 ; 
son of Luke and Betsey Sawyer, his wife ; 
Vol. in Co. H., 19th Regt. 111. Vol. Inf , 
under Col. Turchen ; married Leviua Bos- 
worth, of Mass., Oct. 9,1847; have four 
children, Mary, wife of Chas. Hathaway, 
Sylvende S. Sevilah, wife of H. Lewis, 
and Benjamin L. 

Piper L. B. works for Moline Plow Co. ; rep. 

Plett Julius, works for Moline Plow Co. ; rep. 

Plogg Peter, works for Deere & Co. in iron 
department ; rep. 

Plumbeck H. works for Deere & Co. in wood 
department; rep. 

Porter J. H. foreman Moline Meview print- 
ing establishment ; rep. 

Postman John, works for Moline Plow Co. ; 
dem. 

Pratt E. R. engineer; works for Moline 
Wagon Co. ; rep. 

Preston C. H. works for Dimock, Gould & 
Co. ; rep. 

Pusard N. E. works for Dimock, Gould & 
Co. 

QUICK ALONZO, works for Deere & 
Co. in titters' department ; dem. 
Quick Fleet, works for Deere & Co. in iron 
department ; dem. 

Quick J. M. works for Deere & Co. in iron 
department; dem. 

Quinlan P. blacksmith; works for Williams, 
White & Co. 

Quinn Joseph, works for Deere & Co. ; dem; 
Cath ; from Ireland. 

Quilty Thos. moulder; works for Union Mal- 
leable Iron Co. ; rep. 

RASLEY A. retired; rep; Meth; from 
Pennsylvania; seven children. 
Rasley J. auction commission ; rep ; Pa. 



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Raucli Gustave, bvitclier; dein. 

RAUCH JOHX, Butoher; born in Ger- 
many, Aijril 2, 1836; came to this Co. in 
Oct., 1872 ; Dem ; Luth ; married Anna 
Horst, Feb. 24, 1870; slie was born in Ger- 
many, April 24, 1851 ; they have four cliil- 
dren, Lizzie, born Dec. 2, 1870; Emma, 
Aua;. 18, 1873;. John, Sept. 18, 1874; and 
Anna, Oct. 26, 1876. 

Rank Joseph, boots and shoes; dem; Catli; 
.$5,000; from Germany; three children. 

Rawie Lewis, moulder, Moline Malleable 
Iron Works ; rep ; from Pennsylvania. 

Reden Wm. whitewasher. 

B£F.1> CHAS. W. Grocer; born in 
Castleton, Rutland Co., Vt., April 29, 1840; 
came to this Co. in 186-3 ; Rep ; Spiritual- 
ist; value of property |2,000; married 
Lutlia OiTilsvie, Sei)t.'l4, 1864; she was 
born ueai^ Milan, 111., Oct. 31, 1845; they 
have four children livin!?, Alice L., born 
Au^. 7, 1867; Ida M., .June 29, 1869; Geo. 
W.,'^March 14, 1874, and Carrie V., Feb. 1, 
1876; they have lost two children; Mr. R. 
worked at painters' trade 17 years; en- 
gao:ed in the grocery business, Feb. 16, 
1877. 

Reed Peter R. retired; rep; Prot; from 
Onondaga Co., N. Y. 

Reed Wm. J. moulder. Union Malleable 
Iron Co.; rep. 

REESE CHAS. Prop'r Reese House; 
born in Germany, April 2, 1832 ; came to 
this Co. in 1856 ; Rep ; Luth ; value of 
property ,$20,000; married Mary Nine- 
berg, March 24, 1866; they have one child 
living, Henry C., born June 9, 1867; lost 
two children ; Mr. R. was First Sergeant 
Co. E,. Second Iowa Cavalry ; served four 
and a half years. 

Reese Chris, saloon ; dem ; from Germany. 

Reese D. works for Deere & Co. in iron de- 
partment; dem. 

Recsing T. machinist, with Williams, White 
& Co. 

Reeves Benj. laborer. 

RE11> I>AVII> O. Dealer in Stoves 
and Tinware ; born in Harrisburg, Penn., 
June 1, 1834; came to this Co., July, 1856; 
Rep; married Amanda L. Webster, Feb. 
12, 1861; she was born in Falstou, Beaver 
Co., Pa; they have four children living; 
lost three children; served in 45th I. V. I. 
about four years ; enlisted as private, was 
promoted to Captaincy of Co. H, 45th I. 
V. I. ; Mr. Reid was City Clerk of Rock 
Island in 1868, Treasurer of Rock Island 
Co. from 1869 to 1873, and is present Su- 
pervisor of Moline Township. 

Reimers .John, works for Deere & Co. in 
wood department; dem. 

Reimers Peter, works for Deere & Co. in 
wood department; dem, 

Reimers Peter, laborer. 



Reimers Remer, cigar manufacturer; dem; 
from Germany; one child. 

Richards Josiah S. druggist; rep; Bapt; 
from Maine; one child. 

Richards Wm. H. traveling salesman for 
Victor Scale Co; rep; Meth; .$2,000. 

Rinehart E. D. works for Moline Plow Co. ; 
rep; Meth. 

Ringert H. blacksmith for Moline Wagon 
Co. 

Ritchie Frank, works at Keator's Mill ; rep. 
Ritchie Milton, works for Moline Paper Co. ; 
rep. 

Ritchie Mike, works at Keator's Mill ; rep. 

Ritchie Preston, works at Keator's Mill; 
rep. 

Ritter Chas. works for Dimock, Gould & 

Co. ; rep. 
Ritter Mrs. M. Illinois st, 1 door s Maine st. 

Robbins D. H. book-keeper First Nat. Bank ; 
rep; Cong; from Iowa; one child. 

Roberts John, works for Deere & Co. in iron 
department; dem. 

R0B1:K{S4>X JAMES, Foreman of 
. Dimock, Gould & Co.'s Saw Mill ; born 
in Westmoreland Co., Pa., Jan. 18, 1828 ; 
came to this Co. in 1844; Dem; married 
Sarah A. Harris ; she was born at Rising 
Sun, Ind. ; they have four children, J. 
Theodore, Wm. H., Wellington S., and 
Estella ; lost two children," Nettie and 
Georgiana. 

Robinson Thos. works for Moline Paper Co. ; 

rep. 
Rock A. M. works for Moline Plow Co. ; rep. 
Rode George, retired; rep; Cong; from 

Pennsylvania. 
Rodgers J. W. works for Moline Paper Co.; 

rep; Prot. 
Rogerson M. moulder, works for Williams, 

White & Co. 
Roman John, works at Keator's Mill ; rep. 

Root J. A. time-keeper for Moline Plow Co. ; 

rep. 
Rosborough J. machinist, with Williams, 

White & Co. ; rep ; Prot. 

Rosborough W. pattern-maker for Williams, 

White & Co. 
Rose C. A. book-keeper for Moline Pump 

Co. ; residence. Rock Island ; rej) ; Epis. 
Rose Herman, carpenter ; Luth ; from Swe- 
den ; one child. 
Roseborough Wm. works for Moline Plow 

Co; rep. 
Rosenfield Morris, President Moline Wagon 

Co. ; resides in Rock Island ; rep ; Lib. 
Rosenfield Saml. painter, works for Moline 

AVagon Co.; rep; Lib. 
Rosenquist Nels, watchman and tircman for 

Barnard & Leas Mnfg Co. ; rep ; Luth. 



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Rosenquist Robert, saloon ; rep; from Swe- 
den ; one child. 

Rundquist N. J. retired; rep; Bapt; from 
Sweden ; one son. 

Runge Henry, teamster, works for Moline 
Wagon Co. ; dem. 

BrXGE ^VII.L,IAJH, Grocer; born 
in Ilolstien, Germany, May 15,1844; came 
to this County in 1865, as blacksmith, with- 
out money ; owns town property valued at 
$10,000 ; son of Clans Runge, of Germany ; 
married Josephine Christina Dorathea, 
daughter of Henr}^ and Ann Dierks, of 
same place ; married May 7, 1800 ; slie was 
born April 25, 1845 ; have live children, 
Sophia, born March 15, 1807 ; Anna, Sept. 
13, 1868; Maria, Aug. 20, 1870; Hannah, 
Feb. 13, 1872; Mina, June 17, 1874. 

Runquist J. works for Moline Plow Co. ; rep ; 
Meth; from Sweden. 

Ruuquist H. works for Moline Plow Co.; 
rep ; Luth. 

Ruscher Michael, works in Arnold's Mill, 
R. I. ; P. O. Moline ; dem ; Luth ; Germ'y. 

Ruth Fred, works for Deere & Co. in iron 
department ; dem. 

RYAX JAN. S. Painter; born in New- 
ark, N. J., May 4, 1841 ; came to this Co. 
in 1871 ; Ind;Ind; owns house and lot; 
married Melissa E. Mosher, April 15, 1869 ; 
she was born n\ Maine; they have one 
cliild, Louisa N., born March 4, 1874; 
served in Co. B, 13th N. J. Infantry, one 
year. 

Rylander J. A. works for Deere & Co. in 

wood department; rep. 
Ryley J. Niles, works for Deere & Co. in 

foundry department. 

SADLER S. G. carpenter; rep; Meth; 
born Illinois. 
Sadler W. H. pattern-maker, with Williams, 

White & Co. ; rep. 
Safe Nels, works for Moline Plow Co. ; rep ; 

Luth. 
Sala Otto J. tinsmith; rep; from Missoiu'i. 

SALISBITRA" JX<>. O. Contractor 
and Builder ; born near Rome, Oneida Co., 
N. Y., Nov. 25, 1828 ; came to this Co. in 
1853; Rep; Ind; married Alice B. Melvin, 
Dec. 31, 1851 ; she was born in Phelps, N. 
Y., May 15, 1834 ; they have two children, 
Lutie May, born July 2, 1857, and Melvin, 
July 17, 1860 ; lost one daughter, Ella, who 
died in April, 1853, aged one year and 
seven months. 

Salt John, works for Dimock, Gould & Co. 

Samuels F. works for Deere & Co., grinding 
and polishing department; rep Luth. 

Samuels F. E. works for Deere & Co. in 
wood department; dem. 

Samuel W. B. cornice-maker; rep. 

Samuel Wm. B. tinsmith ; rep ; $400 ; from 
Pennsylvania. 



Samuelson A. works at Keator's Mill ; rep. 
Samuelson Clans, shoemaker; rep; Luth; 
from Sweden. 

Samuelson J. painter Moline Plow Co. ; rep ; 
Luth. 

Samuelson P. works for Deere & Co. in fit- 
ters' department; rep. 
Sanborn W. J. works for Moline Plow Co.; 

rep ; Bapt. 
Sandljerg Frank, works at Keator's Mill. 
Sandberg Swan, works for Deere & Co. in 

iron department; rep. 
Sandberg Lewis, works for Deere & Co. in 

iron department ; rep. 
Sandgren J. laborer, works for Williams. 

White & Co. 
Savage Fred J. assistant shipping clerk t(n 

Deere & Co. ; rep ; Cong. 
Sayre Geo. works for Moline Pump Co.; 

rep. 

Sayre M. F. traveling salesman for Deere & 
Co. 

Schenck Fred, works for Deere & Co. in iron 
department ; rep. 

Schenk Henry, milkman. 

Schillinger Martin, Boiler Works; rep; 
Meth ; live children. 

Schlotfeld Jas. H. flour and feed ; Ind ; from 
Germany; three children. 

Schlueter Peter, butcher; from Germany; 
five children. 

Schlueter Peter, Jr. butcher; Ind; from Ger- 
many; five children. 

Schneckloth H. works for Moline Plow Co.; 

rep. 
Schneckloth Henry, turner, Moline Pump 

Co. ; Ind; five children. 
Schneckloth Peter, works for Moline Pump 

Co.; Ind; two children. 

Schotts Wra. works for Dimock, Gould & 
Co. ; rep ; Meth. 

Schrader Frank, saloon ; dem. 

Schroeder F. works for Moline Plow Co. ; 
dem. 

Schultheis Michael, tailor ; dem ; from Ger- 
many; three children. 

Schultlieis Paul, tailor; dem; Cath; one 
child; from Germany. 

Schultze August, tailor ; rep ; from Germany ; 



Schumacher Henry A. retired; dem; from 

Germany; two children. 
Schustrum P. E. clerk, with N. Chester & 

Co. ; rep ; Bapt ; Sweden ; two children. 
Seaton Henry, works at Keator's Mill. 

Sederquist Gus, works for Union Malleable 
Iron Co. ; rep. 

Sedine J. P. painter, Moline Plow Co. ; Meth. 
Seederland John, works for Moline Plow 
Co. ; rep ; Luth. 



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Seiffert H. A. works for Deere & Co. in iron 

department. 
Sellmer Henry, wagon-maker Moline "Wagon 

Co. ; rep ; one cliild. 
Servine Alf. works for Moline Plow Co.; 

rep ; Lutli. 

SKTTERMAHI. REV. A. G. Pas- 
tor Swedish Lutlieran Church; boru in 
Sweden, Aug. 7, 1840 ; came to this coun- 
trj' in 1«G4; came to this Co. in 1874; liep; 
ordained to the gospel ministry in Moline, 
June 20, 1859 ; graduated from Augustana 
College in 18G9, when the college was lo- 
cated at Paxton, 111.; this is the fourth 
year of his pastoral charge of the Lutheran 
church in Moline ; married Matilda Mag- 
nuson, June 25, 1869; she died Sept. 19, 
1875 ; two children living, Axel A., born 
Sept. 2, 1872, and Anna M., x\pril 3, 1874. 

SEVERAlUfCE EDSOJf J. Watch- 
maker and Jeweler; born in Ripton, Vt., 
March 17, 1848 ; came to this Co. about 
the year 1869 ; Ind ; Ind ; married Mahala 
C. Smith, July 25, 1868 ; she was born in 
Luzerne Co., Pa., July 25, 1849; they have 
four children, Victor L., born Feb. 21, 
1870 ; Emma V. V., June 17, 1871 ; Victoria 
T. C, Aug. 17, 1874; and John Smith, Feb 
29, 1876 ; Mr. S. served as private in Co 
B, 140th I. V. I. 

Severene M. works for Moline Plow Co. 

dem ; Luth. 
Shaffer Chas. file-cutter ; dem. 

Shaline Albert, moulder, Union Malleable 

Iron Co. ; rep. 
Shalleen Alfred ; rep. 
Shallene John, works for Moline Plow Co. ; 

rep ; Swedish Cong. 
Shallene O. P. wagon-maker, Moline Wagon 

Co. ; rep. 
Shalleen O. P. ; rep. 
Shallow Louis, wagon-maker, Moline Wagon 

Co. ; rep. 
Shaw Fred'k, clerk; dem; two children; 

from England. 
Shaw Jas. grocer ; dem ; Epis ; from England ; 

three children. 
Shelburg P. G. works for Deere »& Co. in 

wood department. 
Sherman A. B. jeweler; Lib; from Ohio. 

Shields Andrew, works for Dimock, Gould 

& Co. ; dem. 
Shields Jesse, works for Dimock, Gould & 

Co. ; dem. 
Shinn Mrs. 11. J. res Atkinson, 3 doors s of 

Illinois. 
Shofer John, works for Dimock, Gould & 

Co.; rep. 
Shofer J. F. works for Deere & Co. in 

foundry department; dem. 
Shofer L. E. wagon-maker, Moline Wagon 

Co.; rep. 



Shull Henry, works for Deere & Co. in iron 
de]iartment ; rep. 

SICKEES I>AV1D W. Manufact- 
urer of Revolution Stove Lining, and 
Dealer in Coal ; born in New Hartford, 
N. Y., Feb. 17, 1816; come to this Co. 
March 1, 1858 ; Rep ; Cong ; married Ada- 
line Bowers, Oct. 8, 1844 ; she was born at 
Hoosick Falls, N. Y., April 24, 1819 ; they 
have three children living, Charlotte E., 
boru July 10, 1845 ; George B., June 12, 
1847 ; and Frankie A. Oct. 8, 1855 ; they 
have lost two children; Mr. Sickels has 
one daughter by former marriage, Mary 
Louisa, born Feb. 23, 1844. 

Sickman E. D. boot and shoe dealer ; from 
Indiana ; value of property, $500. 

Simmons P. C. book-keeper for Deere & 
Co. ; dem ; Lib ; res. Rock Island. 

SIXCEEAR PETER, Carpenter; 
born in Eckford, C. W. ; came to Henry 
Co., 111., May 28, 1862; came to Moline in 
1874 ; Rep ; Meth ; married Maggie Rock- 
iel ; they have three boys, Willie J., John 
Franklin and Bertie. 

Sjohlin Sam. wagon-maker, Moline Wagon 
Co. ; rep. 

SKAIfDlA, Published weekly at Mo- 
line, 111., by Melin & Swensson; P. E. 
Melin, Editor; Gustaf Swensson, Business 
Manager. 

Skogh Peter, shoemaker ; dem ; Sweden. 

SEEIGHT HOEMES O. Secretary 
and Treasurer Union Malleable Iron Co. ; 
born in Jamaica, L. I., Aug. 7, 1828; 
moved to Henry Co. in 1844 ; came to this 
Co. in 1845 ; returned to Henry Co. in 1847 ; 
Rep; Cong; Mr. S. received a liberal edu- 
cation; was engaged in mercantile busi- 
ness from 1848 to 1857; was member of 
State Board of Equalization for six years; 
Treasurer of Henry Co. for ten years ; re- 
signed the latter office in 1871 ; moved to 
Moline same year and engaged in manu- 
facturing; married Emma Ray, Dec. 5, 
1855 ; she was the daughter of Guy Ray, 
Esq., of Portland, 111. ; they have one child, 
Edward H., born Aug. 22 , 1857, who is 
now in Yale College. 

Smart Geo. plasterer ; rep ; Prot. 

Smith Alfred, works for Deere & Co. in 
wood department; dem. 

Smith Andrew, works for Deere & Co. in 
foundry department; dem. 

Smith Albert J. carpenter ; rep ; born 111. 

Smith Chas. works for Deere & Co. in wood 
department; dem. 

Smith Chas. M. barber; rep; Ind; born 
Illinois ; one child. 

Smith C. M. trav. salesman; dem; three chil- 
dren ; from New York. 

Smith Ezra, hardware; dem; one cliild; 
from New York. 

Smith G. L. wagon maker, MolineWagon Co. 



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Smith J. G. blacksmith; rep; from Canada. 
Smith Peter, works for Union Malleable 

Iron Co ; rep. 
Smith Thos. works for Deere & Co., in fit- 
ters' department; rep. 
Smith Wm. works for Deere & Co., in wood 

department; dem. 
Snyder David, works at Keator's Mill ; iud. 
Soderman A. works for Moline Plow Co. 
Sodersquist L. C. works for Deere & Co., in 

grinding and polishing department; Luth. 
Soderstrdm Gust, works for Deere & Co., in 

wood department. 
Soderstrom John, wks at Keator's Mill ; rep. 
Soderstrum John P. clerk ; rep ; two children ; 

from Sweden. 
Soderstrum Wm. lime dealer; rep; Prot; 

from Sweden. 
Sohrbeck G. H. druggist ; rep ; Germany. 
Sollar H. S. De, correspondent Deere & Co ; 

rep. 
Soutor James, carpenter; dem; one girl; 

from Scotland. 
Sparks J. E. works for Deere & Co., in iron 

department; dem. 
Staf C. John, tailor ; rep ; Luth ; tw-o children ; 

$1,300 ; from Sweden. 
Standish H. H. carpenter; rep; Prot; N. Y. 

STAlSfCJE JASFEK, Druggist; born 
in German}', Sept. 3, 1835 ; came to this 
Co. in l>i5S; independent in politics 
and religion ; value of property $2,000 ; 
married Louisa M. Jakobine, Dec. 10, 1859 ; 
she was born in Germany, Sept. 27, 1842 ; 
they have seven children, Emma, born 
March 22, 1861 ; Henry F., May 12, 1863 ; 
Willie L., Nov. 14, 1865 ; George, April 8, 
1867; Amil, April 31, 1869; Frank, Sept. 
28, 1872, and Charlie, June 2, 1875. 

Stark Peter, works for Deere & Co., in wood 

department; dem. 
Starr James C, Sec. and Treas. Moline Pa- 
per Co. ; rep ; Ind ; three children ; N. Y. 
Starr Merritt, law student ; rep ; Cong ; born 

in 1856. 
Starr Western, student at Oberlin College; 

rep ; from Iowa. 
St. Croix James De, wagon maker ; inci ; two 

children ; from New York. 
Stetfes Jake, works at Keator's Mill. 
Steiger Robt. works for Union Malleable 

Iron Co ; rep. 
Stehr Henry, works for Dimock, Gould & 

Co ; rep ; Luth. 
Stelk Jacob, works at Keator's Mill ; rep. 
Steinka Gus, blacksmith for Moline Wagon 

Co ; dem. 
Stenger Theo. works for Deere & Co., in 

wood department ; rep. 
Stephens G. A. book-keeper Moline Plow 

Co ; ind ; Lib. 



Stephens Geo'. W. Vice President Moline 

Plow Co ; rep ; Ind. 
Stewart Dan, works for Deere & Co., in 

foundry department ; ind. 
Stewart J acob, physician ; rep ;Cong ; $10,000 ; 

from Pennsylvania. 
Stewart James, works for Moline Paper Co; 

rep. 
Stewart John, works at Keator's Mill ; rep. 
Stewart Thos. works for Moline Plow Co ; 

rep. 
Stoddard — . works at Molme Malleable Iron 

Works. 
Stoddard T. D. works for Dimock, Gould & 

Co ; rep. 
Stokes James, works for Deere & Co., in iron 

department ; rep. 
Stoltenberg P. moulder; works for Williams, 

White ifc Co. 
Stoltiug Henry, watchman Union Malleable 

Iron Co; rep. 
Stolting Robert, foreman annealing depart- 
ment Union Malleable Iron Co ; rep. 
Stone C. C. works for Deere & Co., in iron 

department; dem. 
Stowes C. painter, Moline Plow Co ; rep. 
Strayer Lewis, works for Union Malleable 

Iron Co ; rep. 
Strombeck John, shoemaker ; rep ; Sweden. 
Stromberg Chas. works for De'ere & Co., in 

fitters' department; rep. 
Stromberg Swan, works for Deere & Co., in 

titters' department; rep. 
Stromberg Victor, works for Deere & Co., in 

titters' depai-tment; rep. 
Stromwell J. P. works for Deere & Co., in 

iron department; rep. 
Suhl Fred, works for Dimock, Gould & Co. 
Suhl Peter, works for Dimock, Gould & Co. 
Sullivan Wm. works for Moline Plow Co ; 

rep. 
Suman John, works for Moline Plow Co; 

dem. 
Suman Sam, works for Deere & Co., in iron 

department ; dem ; 
Sunblad Wm. works for Dimock, Gould & 

Co. 
Sunquist Lewis, works for Moline Plow Co ; 

rep; Luth. 
Sutley H. works for Dimock, Gould & Co. 
Sutor Noah, works for G. W. Heck ; dem ; 

Prot; one child; from Ohio. 

S\VA5r ROBERT K. President Mo- 
line Plow Co. ; was born in Huntington 
Co., Pa., July 19, 1825, where he was 
brought up as a farmer. He received his 
education in a log school house. When 
at the age of 14, his father moved to Pre- 
ble Co., Ohio. In 1857 he came to Moline, 
penniless, having spent all his money for 
medical treatment in St. Louis, and in pay- 



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ing his fare to Rock Island. In conse- 
quence of working on a boiler in Jersey- 
ville, Illinois, he contracted an abscess un- 
der the arm, which was the cause of his 
being under tlie doctor's care in St. Louis, 
as above stated. On arriving at Moline, 
he commenced work for Alonzo Nourse, 
and became traveling salesman for him, 
selling in the summer and collecting in 
the winter, for about two years, when he 
and Henry W. Candee went into business 
in the manufacture of chain pumps and 
hay rakes, and continued in that business 
till 1867, when they went into the manufac- 
ture of plows, taking into partnershiiJ 
Andrew Friberg, the Jirm being Candee, 
Swan & Co., till 1870, when they changed 
to the Moline Plow Co., a joint stock com- 
pany being foi'uied. Mr. Swan was Gen- 
eral TraveUug Agent till his election to 
the Presidency of the Company in 1875, 
which office he still hokls. He has been 
a very successful manager, and his great 
energy of character has carriell him 
through all obstacles to his present stand- 
ing at the head of one of the leading man- 
ufacturing interests of the West. Dec. 19, 
1856, he married Mercy Parsons, of Wood- 
stock, 111., and they have four children, 
Lillie E., born Oct. 12, 1858 ; Robert E., 
July 30, 1864; Clara B., April 4, 1867; 
Edith, Jan. 18, 1873. Mr. Swan was Town 
Trustee for several years. 

SWA:SfDER AL.EX. F. Police Mag- 
istrate; born in Allentown, Pa., Dec. 8, 
1814; came to this Co. in 1842; Rep; 
TJniv; married Rosanna Edgar, Sept. 20, 
1835 ; she was born in Philadelphia, Nov. 
14,1815; they have had nine children; 
two deceased ; the living are : — Amelia F., 
(now Mrs. Joseph Hartel,) born Jan. 7, 
1839; Dr. R. M. S wander, of St. Louis, 
March 13, 1841 ; Wm. H., of Rock Island, 
Dec. 11, 1843; Alex F., Jr., of Chicago, 
Nov. 19, 1847 ; Rose E., (now Mrs. Geo. 
W. Marshall,) June 25, 1851; Margaret 
Emma, (now Mrs. Frank Howard,) Jan. 
12, 1853; Ira O. Wilkinson Swander, July 
20, 1855 ; Judge Swander has been Sheriff 
of Rock Island Co. ; served twelve years 
in the city of Rock Island as Police Mag- 
istrate, and seven years in same position 
in the city of Moline. 

Swander Dan. works for Deere & Co. in 
wood department; rep. 

Swander Ira O. W. machinist; rep; born 
Rock Island, 1855. 

Swanson A. works for Deere & Co. in wood 
department; dem. 

Swanson C. painter Moline Plow Co. ; rep ; 
Luth. 

Swanson C. works for Dimock, Gould & 
Co.; rep; Luth. 

Swanson Gust, works for Dimock, Gould & 
Co.; dem. 

Swanson J. painter Moline Plow Co. ; rcp; 
Luth. I 



Swanson J. works for Deere & Co. in iron 

department ; rep. 
Swanson John, delivery man for Chester & 

Co.; rep; Bapt; Sweden; two children. 
Swanson John, tailor; rep; Luth; Sweden; 

five children; $500. 
Swanson John, works for Union Malleable 

Iron Co.; rep. 
Swanson JSJels, works for Deere & Co. in fit- 
ters' department; rep. 
Swanson S. works for Moline Plow Co.; 

rep. 
Swanson Swan, works for Deere & Co. in 

wood department; dem. 
Svvanstrom C. L. works for Moline Plow 

Co. ; rep ; Meth. 
Swartz Jacob, works for Deere & Co. in 

grinders' and polishers' department. 
Swenson August, book-keeper; rep; Luth; 

from Sweden. 
Swenson G. works at Keator's Mill. 
Swenson John, works at Keator's Mill. 
Syper A. M. works for Deere & Co. in iron 

department ; rep. 

TAGGART CLAUS, works for Deere & 
Co. in iron department ; rep. 

Talburg John, works for Deere & Co. in 
grinders' and polishers' dejjt; rep. 

Talta Patrick, foreman foundry Moline Mal- 
leable Iron Works ; dem ; Cath. 

Tate Jesse, printer ; rep ; Bapt. 

Taylor Hiram M. traveling agent; rep; from 
Vermont; two children. 

Taylor John, works for Dimock, Gould & 
Co. ; i-ep. 

Taylor J. E. works for Deere & Co. in fit- 
ters' department; dem. 

Teal J. works for Moline Plow Co. 

Teller Ira, works at Teller's livery stable ; 
rep ; Meth ; five children. 

Teller W. E. livery stable keeper and po- 
liceman ; rep. 

Telscher Chris, laborer ; dem ; Germany. 

Telscher James, laborer ; dem ; Germany. 

Telshod Christ, works for Deere & Co. in 
iron department; rep. 

Telshod James, works for Deere & Co. in 
iron department; rep. 

Telstrom E. works for Moline Plow Co. ; 
rep. 

Thomas Eli, v^rks at Keator's Mill; rep. 

Thomas H. F. dealer in hats and caps ; res 
Hampton; rep; Ind; born Mass., 1811. 

Theinpont Franz, works for Dimock, Gould 

& Co. 
Thompson C. works for Deere & Co. in 

foundry department; rep. 
Thompson Geo. works at Keator's Mill; 

dem. 



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Thompson J. engineer ; works for Williams, 

White & Co. ; rep. 
Tliomi3son John, works for Moline Plow 

Co. ; rep. 
Thompson P. works for Moline Plow Co. ; 

rep. 
Thompson T. F. works for Dimock, Gould 

& Co. ; rep. 
Thompson Wm. M. rep; from Mass. ; four 

children. 
Thomson Henry, shoe shop ; dem ; Ger. 
Thuresson Jonas, grocer ; rep ; Sweden ; two 

children. 
Tiegreen John, painter Moline Plow Co. ; 

Bapt. 
Tiegreen Otto, painter Moline Wagon Co. ; 

Bapt ; one child. 
Tike Stephen, works at Keator's Mill ; rep. 
Tilton F. W. w^orks for Moline Plow Co.; 

rep. 
Tilton F. W. works for Dimock, Gould & 

Co. ; rep. 

TIMM CAPT. AITOUST, Pro- 
prietor Timm's Hall ; born in Holstein, 
Germany, Sept. 24, 1844; came to this 
country in 1855, and to this Co. in 1874; 
Lib; Ind; Mr. T. enlisted as a private in 
Co. G, 1st Iowa 3 months Regt. in the 
spring of 1861 ; re-enlisted in Co. G, IGth I. 
V. I. ; was promoted to Lieutenant, then to 
Captaincy of same Co. ; served until close 
of the war; he has been Assistant Super- 
visor of Moline Township. 

Timm's Hall, August Timm, proprietor, 125 
Wells St. 

Timmerman Geo. works for Moline Plow 
Co. ; rep. 

TOEI.I>NER ADOIiPH, Superin- 
tendent Riverside Cemetery; born in Ger- 
many, Feb. 24, 1841 ; came to this Co. July 
28,1872; rep; Lath; married Catharina 
Rogge, Aug. 11, 1865 ; the_y have two chil- 
dren" living, Kate, born Oct. 26, 1872, and 
August, March 11, 1876; they have lost 
seven children ; Mr. T. is a landscape arch- 
itect; he graduated from the Royal Prus- 
sian College of Natural Sciences of Pots- 
dam and Berlin. 

Tolm John, works for Moline Plow Co. 

Toltz Jacob, works for Deere & Co. in wood 
department. 

Toren John, works for Dimock, Gould & 
Co. ; Luth. 

Torma'n Peter, laborer; dem; two children. 

Trimble T. W. telegraph operator; rep; 
Meth. 

Tropp Gus. works at Keator's Mill. 

Trumble Thomas, boiler-maker ; dem ; Cath ; 
live children. 

Towndrow B. R. retired ; ind ; Epis ; Eng. 

Truxsell D. works tor Deere & Co. in iron 
department ; rep. 



Truxell H. B. works for Moline Plow Co.; 
Ind. 

Tuffley J. E. works for Deere & Co. in iron 
department; rep. 

Tuffley Job, works for Deere & Co. in iron 
department ; rep. 

Turn John, works for Deere & Co. in grind- 
ers' and polishers' department. 

Turner Samuel, teamster for Union Malle- 
able Iron Co. ; rep. 

Turner Wm. Town Clerk; rep; Scotland; 
one child. 

Turner Wm. H. manufacturer organs; rej); 
Prot; from England. 

TYRRELI. ^If ATHAIIf C. Justice 
of the Peace; born in Hancock, JST. H., 
April 5, 1814 ; came to Grand De Tour, 
Ogle Co., 111., in 1837, and to this Co. in 
1850; Rep; Cong; married Margaret 
Stumbles, in February, 1840; she died in 
March, 1858; married Mrs. Margaret 
Russ, in May, 1858; they have three'chil- 
dreu living, Mary Augusta, born July 5, 
1861, Nathan E., February, 1863, and 

Benj. B. September, ; they have lost 

three children ; Mr. Tyrrell was for sev- 
eral years Deacon of the Cong. Church ; 
he was foreman for some time of men 
employed on the Island; he has always 
taken an active part in politics, being a 
Liberty party man, voting for James G. 
Burney in 1840, and continuing to act 
with "the Anti-Slavery and Republican 
parties. 

UDDENBURG E. works for Deere & 
Co. in iron department; rep. 
Uhlmaun Wm. wagon maker; works for 

Moline Wagon Co. ; rep. 
Ullmark John, tailor; Bapt; from Sweden; 

three children. 
Ullrich Reimer, laborer; works for Moline 
Wagon Co. 

Umland H. w-orks for Deere & Co. in wood 

department; dem. 
United Express Co. C, R. I. & P. depot. 

U^IO:Sf MALLEABLE IROX 

CO. Manufacturers of Malleable Iron 
and Brass; established in 1872; Capital, 
.175,000; C. S. Ells, President; C. W. 
Heald, Vice-President; H. O. Sleight, Sec- 
retary and Treasurer; employ about sev- 
enty-live hands; melting an average of 
9,000 pounds daily; sales'over $90,000. 

VALLENTINE F. works for Moline 
Plow Co. ; rep. 

Vallentine L. works for Moline Plow Co. 

Valline O. works for Barnard & Leas Mnfr. 

Co. ; rep. 
Vanloovner John, works for Deere & Co. 

in wood department ; dem. 
Vanty] Thos. works for Deere & Co. in 

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Vastline Gust, works at Keator's Mill. 
Vaughn E "W. pressman Moline Review; 

rep; Meth. 
Van Vleck Edward, well-borer and driller ; 

deui ; Epis ; from Tennessee. 
Van Peter, works for Dimock, Gould & Co. 
Velie Stephen H. secretary for Deere & Co. ; 

rep; Cong. 
Veline N. G. works for Deere & Co. in wood 

department; rep. 
Vermere Chas. works at Keator's Mill. 
Vermillion John, w^orks for Deere & Co. in 

iron department ; rep. 
Verschoote P. blacksmith; works for Mo- 
line Wagon Co. 
Vieriech Fred C. M. grocer; rep; Prot; from 

Germany; two children; value, $1,500. 
Vieriech Henry F. A. grocer; rep; Prot; 

fi'om Germany ; three children ; val. $1,500. 
Vieriech John F. retired ; rep ; Luth ; from 

Germany; five children; value, $2,000. 
Vincent Kirk, machinist; works for Barnard 

& Leas Mufr. Co. ; rep. 

VIXTOX OEO. W. Capitalist, and 
Stockholder in Deere & Co.'s; born in 
Granville, Addison Co., Vt., Dec. 5, 1834; 
came to this Co. in 1855; Rep; Ind; Mr. 
Vinton was connected with Deere & Co.'s 
Plow Works twenty-one years, in the ca- 
pacity of General Agent a large portion 
of the time ; has beep President of Board 
of Trustees of Moline; he was candidate 
for Lieutenant Governor before the State 
Convention of 1876 ; he has been actively 
engaged in politics since his residence in 
this State. 

VITZTHUM CASPAR, Physician 
and Surgeon; born in Bavaria, Jan. 1, 
1823; came to this Co. in 1860; Lib; Prot; 
married Anna Everson, Oct., 1855; she 
was born in the north of Germany, Oct. 
26, 1830 ; they have three children living, 
Nora, born April 3, 1862; John, Oct. 22, 
1865; and Minnie, June 12, 1868; they 
have lost five children; Dr. Vitzthum is 
Director of Moline National Bank; Trus- 
tee and Treasurer of the Turner Society of 
Moline ; he is also P. G. and District Dep- 
uty of the Order of Druids. 

Volgrin L. P. works for Moline Paper Co. ; 
Prot. 

Volkman Fred'k, laborer; rep; Prot; from 
Germany; two children. 

WAHE JOHN, works for Deere & Co. 
in iron department; dem. 
Wahe Peter, works for Deere & Co. in iron 

department; dem. 
Wahlberg Chas. rep ; Luth. 
Wahlgreen P. works for Moline Plow Co. ; 

rep. 
Wahl Strom C. works for Deere & Co. in iron 
department. 



Waldron A. carpenter; rep; Meth; N. Y. 

Waldron Edward, carpenter; rep; Meth; 
from New York ; five children. 

Walker George T. grocer; dem; from Mass. 

Walker John C. carpenter; works for Bar- 
nard & Leas Mnfr. Co. ; rep. 

AValker Stephen, grocer; dem; Univ; from 
New Hampshire ; four children. 

WA1.KER STEPHEX T. General 
Insurance Business, and City Clerk ; born 
in Bangor, Me., June 7, 1849 ; came to 
this Co. in 1855 ; Ind. in politics and rell- ■ 
gion; married Luella H. Biddison, Oct. 
1, 1873; she was born in Rock Island, 
Dec. 26, 1853; they have two children, 
Marcia A., born July 15, 1874 ; and Homer, 
March 3, 1877. 

Walters J. M. works for Deere & Co. in wood 

department; rep. 
Warner Charley, shoemaker; rep; Luth; 

trom Sweden ; one child. 

^VARREN CHAUXCEY T. Paint- 
er; born in Mercer Co., 111., Sept. 26, 
1846; came to this Co. in 1866; Rep; 
Meth; value of property, $1,200; married 
Jenette P. Hines; she was born in Phila- 
delphia; they have three children, Jessie 
H., Fannie B., and Nettie. 

Warren J. A. works for Moline Plow Co. ; 
dem; Cath. 

Waters C. C. pattern-maker ; works for Union 
Malleable Iron Co. ; rep ; Cong. 

Waters Geo. carpenter ; rep. 

Waters Geo. paymaster ; works for Deere & 
Co. ; rep ; Epis. 

Waters Henry, laborer; rep; Cath; from 
Belgium; dne child; value, $1,000. 

Waters J. K. timekeeper ; works for Deere 
& Co. ; rep ; Cong. 

Waters Walter, (Waters & First) flouring 
mill ; rep ; Cong ; Eng. ; one child ; $4,000. 

Waterman C. A. book-keeper; works for 
Williams, White & Co. ; rep ; from Wis. 

Watt Isaac, assistant foreman in Moline 
Plow Co.'s w-ood shop ; rep ; Meth. 

Watt Wm. works for Moline Plow Co.; rep. 

Weaner P. works for Deere & Co. in iron 
department; dem. 

Weber August L. saloon ; from Germany. 

Weber Conrad L. saloon ; from Germany. 

Weber Mrs. Gertrude, widow; boarding 
house ; Cath ; three children ; val., $5,000. 

Wedgeon Nels, works for Moline Pump Co. ; 
two cliildren. 

Weckel Lewis, grocer; dem; born Illinois. 

Weedin Gust, works for Deere & Co. in 
wood department; rep. 

Weckland Andrew, works for Dimock, 
Gould & Co. 

Weideman L. blacksmith ; works for Molina 
Wagon Co. ; dem. 



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Weigers E. works for Deere & Co. iu wood 

department; rep. 
Weigers Crist, works for Deere & Co. in 

wood department; rep. 
Weiman L. works for Moline Paper Co. 
Weise Henrj% works for Deere & Co. in 

grinding and polishing department. 
Welander A. works for Deere & Co. in iron 

department; rep. 
Welch Thomas, works for Union Iron Mal- 
leable Iron Co. ; rep ; 
Wells Fred, works for Dimock, Gould & 

Co. ; rep. 
Wells Heni'i E. clerk in post office ; rep. 
Wells J. W. works for Dimock, Gould & 

Co.; rep; Meth. 

WELIiS JAMES G. City Marshal ; 
born in Columbus, O., Feb. 27, 1816; came 
to this Co. in 1839 ; Rep ; Meth ; married 
Miss Jane Thompson, Sept. 14, 1851 ; live 
children living; lost five children; ]\Ir. 
Wells has served as City Marshal four 
years; was Township Collector three 
years ; served three j^ears as Captain of Co. 
B., 37th Reg't Iowa Volunteer Infantry. 

WELiLiS EIICIIJS, Superintendent 
Collection Department of Deere & Co. ; 
born in Hampton, Rock Island Co., III., 
Feb. 9, 1845; married Mattie A. Wads- 
worth, March 26, 1868; she was born at 
Dixon, 111., Nov. 17, 1847; they have one 
daughter living, Eunice M., born Jan. 21, 
1870 ; lost one infant son, Marcus F. who 
died March 14, 1873, aged six months. 

Well Wm. W. book-keeper for J. S. Keator 
ct Son ; rep ; from Penn ; two children. 

Wenberg Aug. works for Moline Plow Co.; 
Luth. 

Wenberg A. carpenter, works for Barnard & 
Leas Mnfg Co ; rep. 

West Andrew, works for Deere & Co. in 
foundry department; rep. 

West Peter, laborer, works for E. B. Beers 
& Co ; rep ; Luth ; from Sweden. 

Westburg Jno. works for Deere & Co. in 
iron department; rep; 

Westburg Peter, carpenter ; Ind ; from Swe- 
den; three children. 

Westenburg Frank, bar-tender; rep; from 
Sweden. 

Western Union Telegraph Co., C. R. I. & P. 
depot. 

Westman C. A. works for Moline Plow Co.; 
rep ; 

Weston Chas. foreman finishing department 
Union Malleable Iron Works; lib; Epis. 

Wetzell Peter, Avorks for Deere & Co. in iron 
department; rep. 

Wheeler Moroni, accountant; rep; from 
New York ; one child. 

Wheelock C. A. stockholder in Moline Paper 
Co. ; rep ; Ind ; from Mass. 



^VHEELOCK HON. DAXIEI. 

Ij. Ex-Mayor of Moline ; . born in Erie 
Co., N. Y., Aug. 22, 1822; at the age of 
twenty, in 1843, he came to St. Charles, 
111., where he spent two years; he then 
went to the home of his parents in Wor- 
cester Co., Mass., where he was engaged 
five years in a boot and shoe manufactory, 
and returned to St. Charles in 1849; he 
was married in Dupage Co., in 1851, to 
Ruth E. Moftat, born Oct. 28, 1825; while 
there was iu a warehouse in the lumber 
and grain trade two years, and then went 
on a farm in Dupage Co., and remained 
fifteen years; in 1865 he came to Moline, 
and was engaged in a bakery and pump 
works till 1869, when, on account of his 
health he went to California, and remained 
one season. On his return he improved 
and rented his Steam Bakery till the spring 
of 1874, when he took possession of the 
Moline Steam Bakery, which he still man- 
ages. He was the first Maj^or of Moline, 
efected on the 29th of August, 1872, his 
birthday, being then fifty years of age. In 
the Spring of 1875, he was again elected, 
and served till May, 1877. In politics he 
is a Republican, and in religious faith a 
Universalist. Mr. and Mrs. Wheelock 
have brought up two adopted children, 
who have arrived at man's and woman's 
estate. 

WHEEI^OCK EVERETT, with 
Moline Paper Co. ; born in Erie Co., N. 
Y., April 18, 1838; came to this County in 
1856; Rep; Ind; married Mary O. Nye, 
Oct. 15, 1866; she was born in Iowa, Aug. 
20, 1842; Mr. Wheelock has been Alder- 
man of Moline; he served three j^ears in 
Co. H., 19th I. V. I. ; mustered out as Or- 
derly Sergeant. 

Wheelock Jerome B. book-keeper; Moline 
Nat'l Bank; rep; from N. Y. ; one girl. 

Wlieclock L. works at Keators' Mill ; rep. 

^VHEEtOCK HOX. STII.E- 

MAX ^V. Mayor of the City of Moline; 
born in Erie Co., N. Y. ; was "raised on a 
farm; came to Illinois in 1839; arriving in 
Chicago on the 10th of May; finding too 
much mud and water to suit his ideasof a 
Western City, he packed his entire assets 
in a bandana slung on a cane, and struck 
oxU- on the prairie for Fox River; arriving 
at St. Charles he found employment in a 
saw mill, at one dollar per day, and fron- 
tier fare ; married, at St. Charles, in 1841, 
Mi.ss Lydia Flint, born in New Hampshire 
in 1819; came to Moline in 1851 ; bought 
the site and built the Moline Paper Mill ; 
made the first sheet of paper in August, 
1852 ; Mr. Wheelock has been identified 
with the Moline Water Power Company 
since its organization; with the Moline 
Plow Company, into which he put $75,000, 
from Januarj^ to July, 1870, and was elect- 
ed its first President, which office he held 
till he resigned in July, 1875 ; he has also 

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BIOGEAPHICAI. DIRECTOBY OF 



from the first been identified with the Mo- 
line Niitional" Bank; as President Victor 
Scale Company ; and built the Post Oflice 
Block, in 1872, at a cost of $20,000, which 
he recently donated to the Moline Public 
Library. During the War, as Chairman 
of the Board of Supervisors, he had cliarge 
of the distribution of the funds raised for 
the relief of soldier's families. At the last 
municipal election, April, 1877, he was 
unanimously nominated for Mayor, and 
elected without opposition — a deserved 
compliment to onesolongand so intimate- 
ly identified with the best interests of Mo- 
line. As a liberal public spirited man, a 
benefactor of society in the best sense of 
the word, Mr. Wheelock will long have a 
warm place in the grateful hearts of his 
fellow^ citizens. 

WHEELOCK THEODORE D. 

Superintendent Victor Scale Co.; born 
in Holland, Erie Co.,'N. Y., April 3, 1840; 
came to this Co. April, 1858 ; Rep ; mar- 
ried Camilla C. Thomas, Nov. 29, 1866 ; 
she was born in Tazwell Co., 111., March 
20,1845; they have four children, Lucy 
G., born Sept. 9, 1867; Stillman W., Aug. 
16, 1869; Alice H., Aug. 23, 1873; and 
Theodore M., Oct. 28, 1876 ; IVIr. W. served 
three years in Co. H., 19th Reg't Illinois 
Volunteer Infantry ; was Corporal of said 
Co. 

IVHITE MARVEL H. Vice Presi- 
dent Williams, White & Co., Moline Iron 
Works; born in Springfield, Vt., March 
14, 1821 ; came to this Co. Feb. 22, 1855; 
Rep ; Ind ; mari'ied Mrs. Margaret Curtis, 
Nov. 9, 1865 ; she was born in Meadville, 
Pa., Jan. 16, 1823; they have one child, 
KirkM., born Sept. 25, 1866; Mrs. White 
had five children by former marriage; 
Mr. W. has been Alderman continually 
since the organization of the city of Moline. 

Whitter Henry, works for Union Malleable 
Iron Co ; rep. 

WHIPPLE HE:»fRY O. Grocer; 
born in Rochester. N. Y., March 9, 1844; 
came to this Co. Maj', 1859; Rep; Ind; 
married Ella M. Carey, March 4, 1875 ; she 
was born in N. H., Sept. 28, 1852; they 
have one child, Helen Clara, born May 20, 
1876; Mr. W. is Alderman of 4th Ward, 
Moline. 

Wickander And. works for Deere & Co., in 
iron department; rep. 

Wickstrom Alex. wks. at Keator's Mill ; rep. 

IVICKSTROIfl ANDREIV L. 

Townsliip Collector and Foreman Keator's 
Saw Mill; born in Sweden, Sept. 15, 1829; 
came to this Co. in 1854; Rep; Luth; 
married Christine Sundquist, May 18, 1862 ; 
she was born in Sweden, May 3, 1836; 
they have seven children living, OliviaM., 
born Sept. 1, 1863 ; Clara J., Feb. 20, 1865 ; 
Charles V., Oct. 9, 1866; Emma C, March 
31, 1868; Ellen A., March 11, 1870; Hulda 
E. and Oscar E. ; lost one child, Mena A. 



Wickstrom Chas. L. barber ; rep ; Sweden. 
Wictor Peter, works for Deere & Co., in iron 

department; dem. 
Wise James, works for Deere & Co., in iron 

department; dem. 
Wilbur George, teamster for W^aters & First. 
Wilcox Wm. works for Dimock, Gould & 

Co ; rep ; Meth. 
Wilkle E. works for Deere & Co., in fitters' 

department; dem. 
Williams Alfred, Prest. Williams, White & 

Co.'s Iron Works ; rep ; Cong. 
Williams Daniel, retired farmer; rep ; Meth; 

six children ; from Pennsylvania. 
Williams Newell, carpenter; works for Bar- 
nard ct Leas' Mnfg. Co; rep. 
Williams Parley, machinist, Barnard & 

Leas' Mnfg. Co ; rep ; Cong. 
Williams Thomas J. painter, Moline Wagon 

Co ; dem. 
Williams, White & Co., Iron Works, cor 

Main and Ontario sts. 
Williamson C. L. stock dealer; dem; Md. 
Williamson E. M. cattle dealer; rep; Penn. 
Wilson J. W. works for Dimock, Gould & 

Co ; rep. 
Wilson O. blacksmith, Moline Wagon Co; 

rep. 
Wilson Oliver, works for Deere & Co., in 

w^ood department; rep. 
Winn Thomas, works for Moline Plow^ Co ; 

dem. 
Wise Henry, tinner ; ind ; from Germany. 

WISTRAKD & THIJLIX, Book- 
sellers, Importers of Swedish Literature, 
Book and Job Printers, and Grocery Deal- 
ers. J. H. Wistrand was born in Sweden, 
1830; came to this country Sept., 1852; 
married Miss Louisa C. Lindstroni, May 
21, 1864; they have five children living, 
lost two; the living are P. Herman, born 
April 6, 1865; W'^ilhelmina C, Jan. 22, 
1867; OtiliaM., Sept. 12, 1870; Eva A., 
Sept. 4, 1874, and Hannah E., Feb. 18, 
1877. Mr. W. is now and has been Treas- 
urer of Augustana College since 1865; 
Rep; Luth. C. G. Thuliu was born in 
Sweden, in 1835; came to this Co. Oct. 2, 
1870; married Josephina Johnson, July 
9, 1876 ; Rep ; Luth. 

Witherell M. works for Dimock, Gould & 
Co ; rep. 

Witter D. V. insurance agent; ind. 

Wittick Geo. B. photographer; rep; from 
Pennsylvania; five children. 

IVITTICK COXRAH, Carpenter; 
born in Saxony, Germany, Nov. 3, 1822; 
came to this Co. in 1854; Rep; Luth; value 
of real estate, $14,000; married Barbara 
Petry, Sept. 4, 1843; she was born in Ba^ 
varia, Oct. 30, 1824; they have two child- 
ren living, George P., born Ian. 2, 1845, 



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and Mary B., Jan. 1, 1852 ; they have lost 

seven children. 
Witsel P. blacksmith, Moline Wagon Co. 
Woleben Chas. works for Dimock, Gould & 

Co. ; dem. 
Wolff F. blacksmith, Moline Wagon Co.; 

dem. 
Walter J. machinist, works for Williams, 

White & Co. ; dem. 
Wood Beder, lime dealer ; rep ; born Illinois. 
Wood Ira, machinist, works for Williams, 

White & Co. ; rep. 

IVOODWARD OEOBO£ D. 

Superintendent of Keator's Mill and 
Yards ; born at Cherry Ridge, Wayne Co., 
Pa., April 19, 1840; came to this State in 
1858; came to this Co. in 1876; Rep; mar- 
ried Fannie C. Atwater, July 5, 1867; she 
was born in Providence, Luzerne Co., Pa. ; 
they have one child, Robert A., born Feb. 
4, 1877 ; Mr. W. served in Co. H, Tenth 
I. V. I., over four years; was First Lieuten- 
ant of the Company. 

Woodworth Hermon, hardware; rep; from 
New York ; two children ; $4,000. 

Wormley M. S. engineer; rep; from New 
York ; five childi'eu. 

IVRIGHT ARTHUR S. President 
Moline Pump Co.; born in St. Johnsbury, 
Vt.,Oct. 17, 1832; came to this Co. in May, 
1856 ; Dem ; married Harriett A. Brett, of 
Rockville, Conn., Feb. 4, 1864; they have 
one child, Eluvia, born Feb. 8, 1867 ; lost 
one daughter, Edith, died Sept. 20, 1872, 
aged eight months. 

Wright John, works for Deere & Co., in iron 
department; rep. 

Wunerland Alex, works for Moline Paper 
Co.; rep; Luth. 

Wynn Jacob, works for Deere & Co., in iron 
department; rep. 

Wynne Pat, works for Dimock, Gould & 
Co. ; dem ; Cath. 



YAGER JOHN H. saloon; dem; from 
Germany ; three children. 
Youd Chas. works for Deere & Co., in wood 
department; dem. 

Young Andrew, works for Dimock, Gould 
& Co. 

Young Clarence, works for Deere & Co., in 
wood department ; dem. 

Young David, works for Deere & Co., in 
wood department; rep. 

Young John H. carpenter, works for Barn- 
ard & Leas Mnfg. Co. ; rep. 

Young Robt. machinist, works for Williams, 
White & Co. 

YOlIXGBERft} li. J. born in Swe- 
den, Jan. 1, 1887; was married to Potinsia 
Maria Youngren, June, 1862; four child- 
ren by this marriage; one deceased; Mr. 
Youugberg came to this country in 1869; 
his fiimily came in 1870; Mrs. Y. died 
Oct. 27, 1870; present wife was Johanna 
Nelson ; married July 22, 1871 ; two child- 
ren by this marriage. 

YOlTXGREli' I.. P. Foreman Paint- 
ing Department Deere & Co.; born in 
Sweden, Aug. 10, 1832; came to this Co. 
in 1864; Rep; Luth; married Sophia 
Peterson, Nov. 1, 1868; she was born in 
Sweden; they have three children, Ber- 
dena C, born Feb. 24, 1870 ; Frank Oscar, 
Nov. 6, 1872; Albion O., Nov. 14, 1874. 

Youngren Swan, saloon ; Ind ; Sweden. 

Yousse B. retired ; Ind ; Prot ; from Switzer- 
land ; five children. 

ZEIGLER D. R. works for Deere & Co., 
in iron department; rep. 
Zeigler N. R. blacksmith ; rep ; from Penn- 
sylvania; one child; $3,500. 
Zenzerle John, works for Moline Plow Co. 
Zetterman C. moulder, works for Williams, 
White & Co. 

Zetterman Otto, works for Moline Plow Co.; 
rep; Meth. 



MOLINE CITY BUSINESS DIRECTORY. 



Adelman Geo. 2^.. proprietor City 

Beer and Billiard Hall, Main St., 
3d door East of Rodman Ave. 

AltZ Jacob, Barber, 
Anderson Andrew , Grocer. 
Anderson Isaac K., Carpenter 
and Builder. 

Barker L. H., No. GO Main St.; 
Dealer in Bean's Stone Force Pump 
and village Fire Engines; Hose 



Pipe and Nozzles at wholesale and 
retail; he also sells all kinds of 
pumps. 

Barnard tO Leasllnff/. Co., H. 

A. Barnard, Pres't.; J. Silas Leas, 
Vice Pres't.; W. C. Bennett, Sec'y. 
& Treas.; Manufacturers of Victor 
Smutters, Victor Brush Scourer, 
Uustless Wheat Seperators, Eureka 
Flour Packers, Wheat Graders, 



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Middlings Purifiers and Giant Corn 
Shellers. 

Seers E. B. & Co., Iron and Brass 
Foundry. 

BeVff Strom N. -P., City Under- 
taker, cor. White and Ann Sts. — 
one block east of Swede Lutheran 
Church; Coffins of all kinds con- 
stantly on hand. The best Hearse 
in the three cities furnished when 
desired. 

Blomberf/son & Worlinff, 

Painters, and Dealers in Paints, 
Oils, Varnishes, Glass, Brushes, 
Wall-Paper, etc.; the finest house, 
sign and decorative work done; 
special attention given to fresco 
painting; decorative painting in 
churches, halls, and other public 
buildings, solicited, and satisfaction 
guaranteed. 

Brotvnifif/ & Entrikin, Attor- 
neys and Counsellors at La\v, and 
Notaries Public; Office over First 
National Bank. 

Chester Nelson , General Mer- 
chant. 

Clendenin & Martin, Post Of- 
fice Building, Drug and Book Store; 
Dealers in Drugs, Paints, Oils and 
Brushes, School, Blank and Miscel- 
laneous Books, Wall-Paper, Pict- 
ures and Picture Frames. Pre- 
scriptions Carefully Compounded. 

Colson C. J, & (7o.,'Grocers. 

Deere & Co., Manufacturers of 
Plows and Cultivators; established 
in 1847; incorporated in 1868: au- 
thorized capital $500,000; John 
Deere, Pres't.; Charles H. Deere, 
Vice Pres't. and Treas.; Stephen H. 
Velie, Sec'y.; Gilpin Moore, Supt. 
of Iron Dept.; Charles O. Nason, 
Supt. of AVood Dept.; capacity of 
Works, 500 plows and cultivators 
per day; employ GOO men. 

JJimocU, Gould c€r Co., estab- 
lished 1852; D. C. Dimock, Pres't.; 
J. M. Gould, Vice Pres't.; H. O. 
Sleight, Sec'y. and Treas.; C. R. 
Ainsworth, Gen'l. Ag't. Manu- 
facturers of Wooden Ware, Lum- 
ber, Lath and Shingles. 

Dunn Thomas, Hardware. 



Elnistedt J, JV., Dealer in Ready 
Made Clothing and Gents' Furnish- 
ing Goods; Box 1192. 

IPlsh L. E,, Constable and Collec- 
tor of Bills. All business placed in 
his hands will be promptly and 
faithfully attended to. Would re- 
fer to First National Bank, and Mo- 
line National Bank. 

Eyllendor A. A., Taylor. 

Gordon Byron, Dentist. 

Gould Dan W., Merchant Tailor 
and Gen'l. Ins. Ag't. 

Groom Levi D., Attorney at Law. 

Hannecke Hemianf Manufact- 
urer of Fine Cigars, and Dealer in 
Smoking and Chewing Tobaccos and 
Smokers' Articles. 

Harwood Henry, Livery Stable. 

Hemenway Luke E,, Postmas- 
ter. 

Hirsch Simon, Merchant Tailor. 

JELokanson Gust., Manufacturer 
of Custom-Made Boots and Shoes; 
Wells St., near Lynde. 

Holt John M,, Grocer. 

Hubbard Anson M., Dealer 
in Musical Instruments and General 
Musical Merchandise. 

Huey TVm,, Brick Manufacturer 
and Contractor for the construction 
of buildings of every description. 

Keator J. S. & Son, Manufactur- 
ers of Lumber; established in 185G; 
capacity of mills, 80,000 feet per 
day; employ 125 men; amount of 
business, about 1300,000 per an- 
num; firm is composed of J. S. Kea- 
tor and Benj. C. Keator. 

HnOX Edwin B., City Undertak- 
er, and Dealer in Picture Frames, 
Mouldings, Chromos and Picture 
Hangings. 

ILohler H., Dealer in Millinery, 
Fancy Goods and Ladies' Furnish- 
ing Goods. 

Lewis Eugene, Attorney at Law. 

Lloyd M. H. & Bro,, Dealers in 
Marble, Granite and Stone; Main 
St.; fine work and low prices a 
specialty; call and see specimens; 
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signer of every description of work; 
designs and prices furnished on aj^- 
plication. 

3IcDonald John A,, Grocer. 
Majif/old Jonas Cr., Artist. 

Molliie JPIOW Oo., Manufacturers 
of Plows and Cultivators; establish- 
ed in 1865; capital, |;600,000; R. 
K. Swan, Pres.; George Stephens, 
Vice Pres.; C. W. Lobdell, Sec; 
A. L. Carson, Treas.; plows manu- 
factured in 1870, 50,000, amounting 
to $1,000,000; employ about 600 
men. 

Moline Pump Co., Arthur S. 
Wright, Pres. 

Moline Public Library ^ Lo- 
cated in the Wheelock Library Hall 
building, second floor; J. M.Gould, 
Pres.; H. H. Grover, Sec; J. M. 
Gould, H. H. Grover, A. S. Wright, 
E. C. Barnard, Eugene Lewis, J. T. 
Browning, S. H. Velie, J. C. Starr 
and John Deere, Directors. 

Moline Wagon Co,, Morris Ros- 
enfield, Pres.; C. A, Benser, Sec; 
Amos Sailor, Supt.; Manufacturers 
of the "Moline Wagon," Farm and 
Spring Wagons, Buggies and Car- 
riages. 

Moore J. C. & Co,, Well Borers 
and Drillers, and Dealers in Halli- 
day Wind Mills and all kinds of 
Pumps; three foot well walled com- 
plete at 75 cents per foot; well four 
feet in diameter, walled complete at 
$1 per foot. 

Moore Robt, S,, Editor and Pro- 
prietor Moline Reviezv. 

Moore William JK., Attorney 
and Counsellor at Law, and Notary 
Public. 

Noiirse Wm, A.,, Nurseryman and 
Florist. 

OUerberq Mric, Watchmaker 
and Jeweler; Agent for Spencer's 
Celebrated Diamond Spectacles, 
also of King's Combination Specta- 
cles; Agent for Anchor Line of 
Steamships; Tickets for sale to all 
parts of Europe. 

Peterson Sros., Dealers in Gro- 
ceries, Provisions and Crockery; 
Cor. Oakland and First Sts. 



Piper C. Dr.f Dealer in Drugs, 
Medicines, Paints and Oils, Fine 
Toilet Soaps, Brushes and Perfum- 
ery; Pure Wines and Liquors for 
Medicinal use; Dye Woods and Dye 
Stuffs generally. Farmers and Phy- 
sicians from the country will find 
our stock of medicines complete, 
warranted genuine, and of the best 
quality. 

Ranch John^ Butcher. 

Reed Charles fT., East Moline; 
Dealer in Groceries and Provisions 
of all kinds; his motto is small prof- 
its and quick returns. 

Reese Charles , Proprietor Reese 
House. 

Reed David O., Dealer in Stoves 
and Tinware. 

Rufif/e Wm, General Groceries, 
Tin and Hardware, Flour, Feed, etc. 
Ryan James 8,, Painter. 

Salisbury John G,, Contractor 
and Builder. 

Severance jEJ^Zso^teJ., Watchma- 
ker and Jeweler. 

Slckels David W., Manufacturer 
of "Revolution". Stove Lining, and 
Dealer in Coal. 

Sinclear Peter , Carpenter. 

Skaildla, Published Weekly at Mo- 
line, 111., by Melin & Swensson; P. 
E. Melin, Editor; Gustaf Swensson, 
Business Manager. 

Stange Jasper , Druggist. 

Sivaiider Alex, F,f Police Mag- 
istrate; ex-officio Justice of the 
Peace ; collections made and prompt- 
ly paid over. 

Timm AugttStf Proprietor of 
Timm's Hall, the only first-class 
Amusement Hall in the city; for 
rent at reasonable rates, for balls, to 
Theatre Companies, etc 

Toellner Adolph, Supt. River- 
side Cemetery. 

Tyrrell Nathan C, Justice of 
the Peace. 

Union Malleable Iron Co,, 

C. S. Ells, Pres.; C. W.Heald, Vice 
Pres.; H. O. Sleight, Sec. and 
Treas.; Incorporated 1872; Manu- 



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facturers of Malleable Iron and 
Brass Castings. 

Vitzthuni C.f Physician and Sur- 
geon. 

Walker S, T., General Ins. Agent, 
Loan and Real Estate Broker; office 
on Lynde st., near Rockford Depot. 

Warren C, T., Painter, Glazier 
and Paper Hanger;. Carriage Paint- 
ing a Specialty; all orders executed 
promptly, and in the best manner; 
shop on Rodman ave., bet. Henry 
and Ann sts. 

Waters & First, Flouring Mill. 

Wells J as, G., City Marshall. 



Williams, White & Co,, Foun- 
ders and Machinists. 

Whipple Henri/ O,, Grocer. 
Wickstroni Andrew W,, Town- 
ship Collector. 

Wistrand & Thulin, Booksell- 
ers, Importers of Swedish Litera- 
ture, Book and Job Printers and 
Grocery Dealers. 

Wittick Conrad, Carpenter. 

Yoiinf/berf/ L. J., Railroad ave., 
nearly opp. C. R. I. & P. Depot; 
Merchant Tailor; finest work done 
in best manner, and at reasonable 
prices; cutting and making upon 
short notice in fashionable styles. 



MOLINE TOWNSHIP. 



AIKENS WM. B. teamster; rep; from 
New Hampshire. 
Allen J. C. carpenter ; dem ; Prot ; N. J. 
Alshrom .J. P. laborer; rep; Luth; Sweden. 
Allison Wm. miner; Sec. 12; Moline; rep; 

from England. 
Anderson A.Q. paper-maker ; rep ; Luth ; from 

Sweden. 
Anderson And. tenant ; Sec. 9 ; Luth ; from 

Sweden. 
Anderson John, retired ; Sec. 33 ; rep ; Bapt ; 

from Sweden. 
Anderson John, farmer; Sec. 11 ; rep; Meth; 

from England. 
Anderson John, farmer; Sec. 20; Luth; 

from Sweden. 
Anderson P. farmer; Sec. 16; Moline; 

Luth ; from Sweden. 
Anderson Peter, laborer ; Sec. 36 ; rep ; Luth ; 

from Sweden. 



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ASTIAN CHARLES, cooper; Sec. 5; 
from Ohio. 
Baxshom And. laborer; rep; Luth; Sweden. 
Bears Lewis, blacksmith ; Sec. 5 ; dem ; N. Y. 

BEXSOX MRS. BEXJAMI]^, 

Farmer ; Sec. 15 ; born in llallam, Sweden, 
May 15, 1834; came to this Co. 1854; 
Meth ; owns 85 acres of land, value $5,000 ; 
daughter ofThos. Thomjjson, who died in 
1857; Mr. Benson was born June 24, 1835, 
came to this Co. 1849; married Oct. 20, 
1857; died Jan. 5, 1871, leaving six child- 
ren, Wm. W., born March 10, 1859; Oliver 
H., Nov. 11, 18U0; Emma E., Dec. 17, 



1862; Mary M., May 16, 1865; Julia S., 
July 19, 1869 ; Melinda, Jan. 20, 1871. 

BEJ^SON ISAAC, Farmer; Sec. 17; 
born in this town, Feb. 9, 1850; Rep; 
Meth ; owns 40 acres land, value .|3,000 ; 
son of Olof Benson, who was born in Hal- 
land, Sweden, 1811, married Christine 
Peterson, of same place, in 1834, and came 
to the United States in 1847; to this Co. in 
1849; died Sept. 1, 1871, leaving three 
children living, Nels P., Ella and Isaac, 
and two deceased ; a sister died, leaving 
three children ,by Mr. Freeh, her husband, 
and Benjamin died, leaving six children. 

BEJfSOlf XELS PETER, Farmer; 
Sees. 10 and 15; P. O. Moline; born in 
Sweden, Aug. 12, 1839; came to this Co. in 
Feb., 1849 ; Rep ; Meth ; owns 130 acres of 
land, valued at $10,000; married Christina 
Peterson, Dec. 5, 1865 ; she was born in 
Sweden ; they have six children, Clara M., 
Sarah A , George L., Christina C, Arthur 
S. and Herbert ; Mr. B. served three years 
in Co. H, 19th I. V. I. ; he is Road Com- 
missioner. 

Bergbloom Chas. labor; rep; Luth; Sweden. 

Bergbloom John, laborer ; rep ; Luth ; from 
Sweden. 

Blowers Chas. laborer ; rep ; Bapt ; N. Y. 

Boage Robt. miner. Sec. 13; rep; Scotland. 

BOOOESS HE:NRY C. Farmer; 
Sec. 13; born in Rock Island, Sept. 24, 
1844 ; Dem ; Prot ; owns 174 acres of land, 
value $9,000 ; son of Harrison and Han- 
nah Sparks, his wife; grandson of Henry, 
of Ky. ; married Mary I., daughter of Eli 



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M. and Susan (Sala), of Grant Co., Wis., 

Dec. 28, 1871 ; she was born March 11, 

1853 ; have two children, Viiinie H., born 

Aug. 3, 1873; Robt. W., Oct. 16, 1875; 

Harrison Boggess settled in Rock Island 

Co. in 1836. 
Boyle J. W. engineer; rep; Cong; R. I. 
Britton Mrs. Jas. farmer; Sec. 34; Meth; 

from England. 
Brown Chas. G. moulder ; Sec. 5 ; rep ; Meth ; 

from Canada. 
Brown Jas. miner ; Sec. 18 ; rep ; Prot ; from 

Scotland. 
Brown John, miner ; Sec. 13 ; rep ; Prot ; from 

Scotland. 
Brown Thos. miner; Sec. 13; rep; Prot; 

from Scotland. 
Burg Benson, farmer ; Sec. 36 ; dem ; Luth ; 

from Germany. 

CARLSON L. P. farmer; Sec. 8; rep; 
Bapt; from Sweden. 

Carlson S. J. farmer ; Sec. 17 ; Luth ; Sweden. 
Carlstedt Chas. night watch; rep; Luth; 
from Sweden. 

CARIifSTEDT JOHX F. Janitor; 
born in West Gotland, Sweden, Sept. 19, 
1853 ; came to this Co. in 1868 ; Rep ; Luth ; 
owns % lot, value $200; son ot Charles, 
and Mary Peterson, his wife; the latter 
died March 15, 1873, leaving four child- 
ren, John F., Frank A., Matilda C. and 
Alma E.; she died April, 187-1; his father 
is watchman in Dimock, Gould & Co.'s 
Pail Factory, where the subject of this no- 
tice lost his arm, in 1870. 

Casuer S. P. carpenter ; Sec. 5 ; dem ; Ohio. 

Cassell Israel, tinner ; rep ; Bapt ; Penn. 

Chamberlain C. C. milk dairy; P. O. Rock 
Island. 

Cheeney E. P. carpenter ; Sec. 33 ; rep ; Meth. 

Coffey H. R. farmer; Sec. 35; rep; Ohio. 

Collins Frank, laborer; Sec. 18; rep; Meth; 
born Illinois. 

Collins James, retired; Sec. 18; rep; Meth; 
from Maryland. 

Colson John, laborer ; dem ; Luth ; Sweden. 

Colson N. G. laborer ; Luth ; from Sweden. 

Colson Otto, laborer ; rep ; from Sweden. 

CORXWALI. GEORGE \V. Re 

tired Wagon-]\Iaker ; born in Ft. Molden, 
Canada, Jan. 31, 1807; came to this Co. in 
1864; Rep; Meth; son of Wheeler and 
Silvia Rose, his wife; fled as a refugee 
from the Patriot War, in Canada, in 1838, 
and settled in Montgomery Co., this State ; 
first wife was Julia Besancon, of New 
York; she died in 1844; his second wife 
was Areminta Crawford ; married May 15, 
1844; have eight children: — George L., 
John B., Silvia H., Mary C, Wheeler J., 
Sarah A., Dora E., and E. Alberta. 



Cornwall John W. mechanic; rep; Iowa. 
Cralle Edward, carpenter; Sec. 5; rep; 

Meth ; from Ohio. 
Crowder J. W. mechanic; Sec. 18; rep; 

Meth ; from Virginia. 

DAVENPORT R. W. mechanic; Sec. 5; 
rep ; Meth ; from Ohio. 
Denahey Marion, carpenter; Sweden. 
Dewrose J. M. farmer ; Sec. 4 ; rep ; Luth ; 

from Sweden. 
Drury D. B. farmer; Sec. 11 ; dem; Ind. 

DRITRY DAlflEI^ R. Farmer; Sec. 
10 ; born in Wayne Co., Ohio, June 25, 
1843; came to this Co. in 1853; Dem; 
Prot; works his father's farm of eighty 
acres ; son of Elmer A., born May 14, 1820, 
of Washington PCo., Ohio, and Margaret 
Bailey, his wife, of New Castle, Del ; El- 
mer A. was son of Elmer, of Virginia, and 
Elizabeth Devol, of Ohio ; was a volun- 
teer in Co. K, 58th I. V. I., under Captain 
Jay N. Skelton; has four sisters living: 
Mary E., (wife of Chas. Hoon,) Caroline, 
Jane A., Sarah M., (wife of Thos. Knox,) 
and Ellen M. (wife of C. Lawson,); Mrs. 
Knox and Mrs. Hoon reside in Hamilton 
Co., Iowa. 

Drury Elmer A. farmer; Sec. 10; dem; 
Prot; from Ohio. 

EHLERS GEORGE, farmer; Sec. 4 
Luth; from Sweden. 
Eilerz Diedrick, gardener; Sec. 4; dem 

Luth ; from Prussia. 
Einfildt Zacharias, tenant; Lot 9; Luth 

from Germany. 
Eispen John, laborer ; rep ; Luth ; Sweden. 
Ekrot John, mason ; rep ; from Sweden. 
Erasmus C. farmer; Sec. 36; rep; Luth; 

from Denmark. 
Ereckson Ereck, tenant; Sec. 26; rep; Luth; 

from Sweden. 

Erickson M. G. farmer ; Sec. 5 ; rep ; Luth ; 
from Sweden. 

Evans E. J. farmer ; Sec. 35 ; rep ; from Md. 

Evans John, moulder; Meth; England. 

EVAITS IVM. 5ir. Farmer; Sec. 35; 
P. O. Moline; born in Worcester Co., 
Md., March 10, 1798; came to this Co., 
May 14, 1838 ; Rep ; Meth ; married Nancy 
H. Johnson, Dec. 10, 1823 ; she was born 
in same Co. as Mr. E., Sept. 4, 1803 ; they 
have four children livins:: — -Edward J., 
born Feb. 19, 1827 ; Wm. Henry, May 12, 
1828; Mary Jane, (now Mrs. S.P.Jack- 
son,) Dec. 2, 1830; Barbara A., (now Mrs. 
A.H.Marshall,) March 11, 1845; Mr. E. 
had four children by former marriage, all 
deceased; fourteen children hy present 
marriage have died; Mr. E. has been 
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FAIR JOHN, farmer; Sec. 10; rep; Lutb; 
from STvecleu. 
Fernbergh Joseph, fiirmer; Sec. 4; dem; 

Catli ; from France. 
Frederickson Mrs. Anna, farmer; Sec. 3; 

from Sweden. 
Fries Adam, mechanic; rep; U. B. ; Penn. 
Fries Adam, carpenter; Sec. 5; rep; U. 
B. ; from Penn. 

GAMBLE G. W. grocer; rep; Prot; from 
Pennsylvania. 

GAMBIiE MRS. JOSIAH, Farm 
er; Sec. 8; born in Westmoreland Co., 
Pa., July 6, 1814; came to this Co. in 1838; 
United Brethren ; owns forty acs of land, 
valued at .|3,000; Mr. Gamble was son of 
John and Margaret Gamble, of Pa. ; born 
in 1808, married in 1834, and died April 5, 
1874; Mrs. Gamble was a daughter of 
John and Sarah Heck; she has eight chil- 
dren: Sarah J., Aaron, John, Margaret, 
William J., Mary E., (now deceased,) Eliz- 
abeth I., Josiah O., and Silas L. 

Giles John, teamster ; Sec. 13 ; rep ; Prot ; 
from England. 

Goodolds Chas. farmer ; Sec. 5 ; dem ; Cath ; 
from Belgium. 

Gordon Amos, retired; Sec. 4; rep; Cong; 
from N. H. 

OORI>0:N' DAl^IEL, Surveyor; Sec. 
4; born in Wayne Co., Mich., Feb. 7, 
1822; came to this Co. in 1843; rep; Cong; 
owns eighty-five acs of land, valued at $8,- 
500; son of Amos, of Hopkiuton, N. H., 
and Amy Buckland, his wife, of Cavuga 
Co., N. Y., who settled in this Co. in 1843 ; 
they have five children living: Daniel, 
Emma, (wife of T. L. Davis, of Port By- 
ron,) Harriet, (widow of H. R. Edwards, 
of Henry Co.,) Henrietta, (wife of D. Cos- 
sum, of Southern Colorado,) and Henry 
Gordon, of Michigan. 

Gorman Owen, laborer ; rep ; Presb ; Ken. 

Greenwood George, laborer; Sec. 11; rep; 
Epis ; from England. 

gree:k\vooi> Joseph i>. 

Farmer; Sec. 13; born in Yorkshire, Eng- 
land, Jan. 13, 1836 ; came to this Co. in 
1851 ; owns eighty acs of land, valued at 
$3,000; son of Thomas and Elizabeth 
(Dixon), of England; first wife was Ellen 
E. Newton ; married March 1, 1872 ; she 
died Dec. 15, same j^ear, leaving one son, 
Edward; present wife is Elizabeth, 
daughter of John and Catharine Black- 
smith; married Sept. 7, 1873; have three 
children: Minnie, born Sept. 20, 1874; 
Mary E., Jan. 14, 1876, and Catharine, 
Feb. 12, 1877. 

Greenwood Thos. miner; Sec. 12; England. 
GriflSn John, miner; Sec. 13 ; rep ; born Rock 

Island. 
Griffin Robert, retired ; Sec. 3 ; N. C. 



GRIFFITH JAMES A. Farmer; 
Sec. 11; born in Clark Co., lud., Dec. 15, 
1835 ; came to this Co. 1836 ; Rep ; Prot ; 
rents 120 acres ot land; son of John Grif- 
fith of this town, who was the son of Al- 
exander and Elizabeth Edwards, his wife; 
vol. in Co. C, 66th 111. Reg., under Col. 
Campbell ; married Louisa, daughter of 
Josc])h and Catharine Smith, of West- 
moreland Co., Penn., Maj' 3, 1863; she was 
born Oct. 8, 1840 ; have two children, Sarah, 
born Aug. 10, 1864; Maggie, Sept. 11, 1866. 

Griffith John, farmer ; Sec. 14 ; rep ; U. B. ; 
froni Kentucky. 

GRIFFITH JOHX R. Farmer; Sec. 
10; born in this town, Sept. 17, 1838; Rep; 
U. B. ; works 40 acres of his father's land; 
son of John D. (who was the son of Alex- 
ander, of Penn.) and Margaret Matlies, 
his wife ; has never lived outside of this 
Co; married Maria, daughter of Charles 
and Margaret Dewrose, of Penn., June 26, 
1864; she was born Oct. 30, 1844; have 
three children, Margaret E., born June 12, 
1867 ; George E., Sept. 3, 1868, and John 
D., April 20, 1872. 

Grim Edward, gardener ; Sec. 8 ; U. B. ; Ger. 

Grinnell Mrs. M. A. farmer ; Bapt ; Ohio. 

Grutter John, farmer; Sec. 4; rep; Meth; 
from Pennsylvania. 



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AMER MRS. CHARLOTTE, Sec. 5; 
U. B. ; from Pennsylvania. 

HAIXES DAXIEIi, Farmer; Sec. 12; 
born in Washington Co., Ind., March 27, 
1816; came to tliis Co. 1837; Dem; Bapt; 
owns 160 acres of land, value $16,000; son 
of Samuel of Philadelphia, and Mary 
Holman, his wife, of N. J. ; was in the 
Mexican War, under Col. Wm. A. B. 
Bowles, as Orderly Sergeant; w^as in the 
battle of Buena Vista; has held official 
positions for many terms; married Anna 
P. Johnson, of Ind., June 6, 1855. 

Haner Lewis, farmer; Sec. 11; dem; U. B. ; 
from Virginia. 

Hanson John, tenant ; Sec. 3 ; rep ; Luth ; 
from Sweden. 

Harris Mrs. Hester, farmer; Sec. 1; Meth; 
from Tennessee. 

Harrold A. H. farmer; Sec. 8; rep; Cong; 
Rock Island. 

HARROLV JOHX M. Farmer; Sec. 
8; born on this farm, Dec. 30, 1855; Rep; 
owns 160 acres of land, value $12,000; son 
of Joshua M., who died Oct. 30, 1856, and 
Harriet Eignus, his wife, leaving one son 
(John M.); they were married March 12, 
1854; both were born near the city of 
Pittsbiu'g, Penn. 

Harrold W. J. farmer; Sec. 8; rep; Cong; 
Rock Island. 

HARTZEI.I. REV. J^O. B. Farm- 
er; born in Westmoreland Co., Penn., June 
7, 1812 ; came to this Co. in 1835 ; Rep ; son 



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of Adam and Catharine Hartzell, who 
came to this Co. the same year ; Mr. Hart- 
zell was one of the members of the first 
chiss organized of the Methodist Church 
in this part of the State; has ever held re- 
sponsible positions till the present time ; 
first wife was Phoebe Devinny; she died 
Sept. 13, 1863, leaving eight children, Es- 
ther A. R., Rachel E., Sarah C, Adam C, 
Martha, Anna D., Araminta R. E., and John 
M. ; present wife was Amanda P., wid. of 
Stephen Palmer, who died in 1863, leaving 
two children, Luella D. and Charles A.: 
have one son by this marriage, Olie. 

HEAI.Y JOSIAH, Farmer; Sec. 33; 
P. O. Moline; born in Dudlej% Worcester 
Co., Mass., June 24, 1819; came to this Co. 
April, 1854; Rep; Ind; value of property 
$20,000; married Emily Ormsbee, April 
16, 1854; she was born at Thompson, 
Conn., June 14, 1823; died March 10, 1874; 
they have two children, Marilla L., born 
Oct. 12, 1856, and Jessie E., Aug. 27, 1861. 

Heck George W. ice dealer ; rep ; Bapt ; Ohio. 

Heck J. F. carpenter; Sec. 5; rep; U. B. ; O. 

Heck J. G. farmer ; Sec. 8 ; dem ; U. B. ; O. 

Heck Wm. carpenter ; Sec. 5 ; dem ; Rock 
Island. 

Hedier Magnus, laborer ; rep ; Lutli ; Sweden. 

Henderson John, carpenter ; rep ; Epis ; N. J. 

Henry Daniel, farmer ; Sec. 35; rep; Bapt; 
from Pennsylvania. 

Henson John, laborer; Sec. 3; rep; Luth; 
from Denmark. 

Hepburn C. S. painter; Sec. 5; rep; Meth; 
from England. 

Hepburn John, painter ; rep ; Meth ; Eng. 

Herzback Fritz, farmer ; Sec. 1 ; dem -, Ger. 

Hibbard Alonzo, farmer ; lot 9 ; rep ; Meth ; 
from Maine. 

Higley D. tenant; Sec. 35 ; rep ; Meth ; N. Y. 

Holland John, tenant; Sec. 35; rep; Md. 

Holland Wm. tenant; Sec. 35; rep; Md. 

Hoon C. laborer ; rep; Ind; from Pa. 

Hoon D. R. former; Sec. 8; dem; Meth; O. 

Hoover R. H. laborer; Sec. 33; lib; Ind; Pa. 

Hopkins A. watchman ; Sec. 5 ; rep ; Meth ; 
from Massachusetts. 

Hoskins S. farmer; Sec. 18; rep; Bajjt; Mass. 

Huffman Bernard, mechanic; rep; Meth; 
from Germany. 

Hunter H. L., -Jr., Sec. 18; rep; Prot; R. I. 

Hunter H. L. fixrmer; Sec. 13; rep; Prot. 

Hunter John E. Sec. 13; rep; Prot; R. I. 

Hunter N. G. miner; Sec. 13; rep; Prot; 
Penn. 

JACKSON EDWARD, laborer; Luth; 
from Sweden. 

Jaeger B. nursery, Sec. 8 ; dem ; Cath ; from 
Belgium. 



JAlIlSO^r AliEX. Physician and 
Surgeon ; Sec. 13 ; born in England, Feb. 
25, 1839; came to this Co. in 1841; Epis; 
son of Gilbert; who died April 14, 1874, 
leaving two children; his son William 
died April 15, 1870, leaving eight chil- 
dren, Anna B., Edward G., Walter S., 
Alex. F., Stanton L., Harry W., Arthur 
B., Jno. W. ; Dr. Jamison graduated at 
Edinburg, Scotland, 1865. 

Jamison Mrs. Ann, farmer; Sec. 12; U. B. ; 
from England. 

.Jenning C, F. mechanic; rep; Prot; Mass. 

Johnson Chas. laborer ; Luth ; Sweden. 

Johnson C. P. farmer ; Sec. 3 ; rep ; Luth ; 
from Sweden. 

Johnson G. O. laborer; Sec. 11 ; rep; Luth. 
R. I. 

Johnson N. A. farmer ; Sec. 36 ; Luth ; from 
Sweden. 

Johnson N. P. farmer ; Sec. 3 ; rep ; Luth ; 
from Sweden. 

Jones Aug. farmer; Sec. 6; dem; Ind; Ger. 



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AY ROBERT, farmer; Sec. 13; rep; 
Presb ; from England. 
Kay John, Sec. 13 ; rep. 
Kay Rob't, Jr., farmer ; Sec. 13 ; rep ; Presb ; 

from Kentucky. 
Kelso D. P. painter; dem; Prot; R. I. 
King Leonard, farmer ; Sec. 2 ; dem ; Cath ; 

R. I. 
King Peter, farmer ; Sec. 2 ; dem ; Cath ; Ger. 
Kiser John, milk dairy; Sec. 4; rep; Univ; 

from New York. 
Korb Chas. farmer ; Sec. 36 ; dem ; Ger. 

LAWSON JOHN, laborer; Sec. 5; rep; 
Luth; from Sweden. 
Lawson N. P. laborer ; Luth ; from Sweden. 
Leonard Wm. farmer; Sec. 11; rep; Epis; 

from England. 
Lewis William, miner; Sec. 12; rep; Prot; 

from England. 
Limberg'August, laborer; from Sweden. 
Lind Andrew, tenant; Sec. 2; rep; Meth; 

from Sweden. 
Lindberj Hans, retired ; rep -, Luth ; Sweden. 
Linquist P. M. laborer; rep; Luth; Sweden. 
Little John D. miner ; Sec. 13 ; rep ; Epis ; 

from England. 
Loden Mrs. C. widow ; from Sweden. 
Long Joseph W. mason ; Sec. 33 ; rep ; Prot ; 

from Pennsylvnnia. 
Longbaker John, laborer ; rep ; Cath ; Ger. 
Lovejoy Stillman, peddler; rep; Bapt; O. 
Lysell Axel, laborer ; from Sweden. 

ly/TcGINNIS JAMES K. laborer; rep; 

McGraw John, laborer ; Sec. 5 ; dem ; Ire. 
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McKinney Mrs. Levilia Sec. 12; Bapt; Can. 
Mason Rasmus, farmer; Sec. 15; rep; Luth; 

from Denmark. 
Mealman And. teamster; deni; born 111. 
Meed David, laborer; Sec. 5; dem; Pa. 
Miller J. F. carpenter ; Sec. 5 ; rep ; U. B. ; 

from Kentucky. 
Miller T. J. carpenter; Sec. 5; rep; U. B. ; 

from Kentucky. 
Mitchell C. P. farmer; Sec. 5; rep; Spir. 
Moran Edward, moulder ; dem ; Catli ; Ire. 
Morgan D. V. steamboat agent; rep; Infidel. 
Mortell Clias. farmer; Sec. I; dem; Presb; 

from France. 

NAVE HANS, farmer; Sec. 1; from Ger- 
many. 
Nelson And. farmer; Sec. 15; rep; Luth; 

from Sweden. 
Nelson Chas. farmer ; Sec. 1 ; Luth ; Sweden. 
Nelson Hanson, laborer; Luth; Norway. 
Nelson M. N. laborer ; rep ; Luth ; Sweden. 
Nelson N. P. laborer; Luth; from Sweden. 
Newland J. C. former; Sec. 16; Cath; 111. 
Nickol John, farmer; Sec. 4; dem; Ger. 
Norman Simon, laborer; rep; Meth; from 

Sweden. 
Norton Michael, farmer; Sec. 15; dem; Ire. 

OAKLEY *B. P. tailor; Sec. 16; rep; 
Luth ; from Sweden. 
Oldfield Saml. tenant; Sec. 13; England. 
Oldfield Thos. tenant; Sec. 10; rep; Eng. 
Olson Peter, farmer; Sec. 36; rep; Luth; 

from Sweden. 
Ogsen August, laborer; rep; Luth; from 
Sweden. 

PARKER JOSEPH, merchant; Sec. 13; 
rep ; Meth ; from New Jersey. 
Patch Chas. mason ; Bapt ; rep ; Conn. 

PARKES 0£ORO£ ». Glass 
Maker and Merchant; Sec. 11; born in 
Camden Co., N. J., July 15, 1821 ; came to 
this Co. in 1871 ; Rep ; Meth ; son of James 
H. Parkes, of New Jersey ; married Cath- 
arine Werts, from Germany, June 28, 
1843; she was born July 18, 1845, and 
died Sept. 10, 1851, leaving three children : 
James, Mary S., and Nicholas ; has three 
children by a second wife : Joseph, Wil- 
lie, and George. 

Parkes James, glass maker; rep; Meth; 
from New Jersey. 

Parkes Nicholas, glass maker; rep ; Meth; 
from New Jersey. 

Pease Mrs. Mary, farmer; Sec. 11; Bapt; 
Maine. 

Perkins A. F. millwright; Sec. 25; rep; 
Cong; from Penn. 

Peters John D. farmer; Sec. 5; rep; Meth; 
from Germany. 



Peterson Alfred, laborer; rep; Luth; Swdn. 
Peterson And. farmer; Sec. 4; rep; Luth; 

from Sweden. 
Peterson Daniel, retired ; Luth ; Sweden. 
Peterson John, farmer; Sec. 9; rep; Luth; 

fjom Sweden. 
Peterson John, laborer ; rep ; Sweden. 
Peterson John, farmer; Sec. 5; dem; Ger. 
Peterson John, mechanic; Sec. 4; dem; 

Luth; from Sweden. 

PETERSOX JOHX A. Farmer; 
Sec. 9 ; born in Ekisa, Sweden, Sept. 27, 
1831; came to this Co. in 1854; Dem; 

' Luth ; owns 160 acs of land, valued at 116,- 
000 ; sou of Peter and Ann Johnson, his 
wife ; married Caroline Carlson, Dec. 28, 
1869; she was born July 21, 1833; they 
have one daiighter living, Ida Josephine, 
born April 28, 1872 ; they have lost one 
daughter, Emma, and one son, Charles 
Albert. 

Peterson Jonas, laborer ; Sec. 5 ; rep ; Meth ; 
from Sweden. 

Peterson Olof, laborer; rep ; Luth; Sweden. 

Pettifer J. A. miner; rep; Prot; Rock Island. 

Pettifer Wm. barber; Sec. 13; rep; Prot; 
from England. 

Polsen John, baker ; Sec. 34 ; dem ; Ger. 

Post Allen, farmer ; Sec. 11; rep ; Prot; O. 

Pramsberg Nels, laborer ; rep ; Luth ; from 
Sweden. 



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UICK JOHN, blacksmith; Sec. 5; 
dem ; from Missouri. 

RADEN CHRIS, tenant; Sec. 35; Luth; 
from Germany. 
Rasmunson C. farmer ; Sec. 35 ; rep ; Luth ; 

from Denmark. 
Reeves Wm. laborer ; Sec. 5; rep; Indiana. 
Rodenlus Chas. rep ; Luth ; Sweden. 
Roger Lee, laborer ; rep ; Meth. 
Rudy John, farmer; Sec. 35; dem; Luth; 

from Germany. 
Ruhnschussel Henry, farmer ; Sec. 5 ; dem ; 

Germany. 

SCHOETTLER JOSEPH, fruit-grower; 
Sec. 18; Bapt. 
Shields And. mechanic; rep; Meth; brn 111. 
Simma Wm. laborer; Sec. 33; Lib; born 111. 

Simpson B. F. produce dealer ; Sec. 5 ; rep ; 
Bapt; from Penn. 

Sinns Egard, farmer; Sec. 13; dem; Ger. 

SMITH MRS. JOSEPH, Farmer; 
Sec. 3; born in Westmoreland Co., Penn., 
March 13, 1817; came to this Co. in 1845; 
United Brethren; owns eighty acs of land, 
valued at $5,000; Mr. Smith was born 
March 8, 1812, married in 1833, and died 
May 21, 1864, leaving eleven children: 
James W., Charlotte A., Louisa, Jacob, 
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Luella, find Ella Nora ; had three sons in 

the late war, all honorably discharged. 
Smith Joseph, laborer ; Sec. 5 ; rep ; U. B. ; 

born Illinois. 
Smith Joseph, miner ; Sec. 13 ; N. Y. City. 
Smith J. S. farmer; Sec. 16; Cath; Ireland. 
Smith N. M. ; Sec. 16 ; Cath ; born Illinois. 
Smith Wm. ; Sec. 16; Cath; born Illinois. 
Sonnenschmidt Franz, Sec. 6 ; dem ; Ger. 
Spai'ks Chas. farmer; Sec. 3; rep; Luth; 

from Sweden. 
Sparks Elijah, laborer; Sec. 5; dem; Cath; 

from England. 
Staack Jnlius, gardener; Sec. 34; Germany. 
Stark Chas. farmer; Sec. 10; dem; Meth; 

from SvA'eden. 
Stewart John, farmer; Sec. 5; dem; Luth; 

from Ireland. 
Stone Chas. laborer ; rep ; born Illinois. 
Sullivan Mrs. Hannah ; Meth ; New York. 

SUI.I>IVAX MARTI^f, Mason; 
born in Ontario Co., N. Y., Aug. 13, 1827; 
came to this Co. 1850; Dem; owns house 
and one-acre lot, value $2,000 ; son of Wm. 
Sullivan, of N. Y., and Sarah Washburn, 
liis wife, of Conn. ; volunteered in the 28th 
I. V. I., under Col. Ritter; married Alida 
E. Sample, of Mercer Co., 111., Nov. 22, 
1854; she was born Nov. 25, 1838; have 
six children, S. Charlotte, Emma L., Henry 
L., Clara L., Samuel M. and Warren. 

Swanson Chas. laborer ; Luth ; Sweden. 

Swanson John, farmer; Sec. 17; rep; Luth; 
from Sweden. 

TAYLOR CHAS. farmer ; Sec. 12 ; dem ; 
Ind ; from Ohio. 
TetansJohn, farmer; Sec. 5; dem; Germany. 
Torin John, laborer; rep; Luth; Sweden. 
Turner Wm. town clerk ; rep ; Prot. 

UMLAND FRANK, laborer; Sec. 34; 
rep; Luth; from Sweden. 

VANHOOK JOHN, farmer; Sec. 1 ; dem ; 
Luth ; from Holland. 
Vantuil Thos. B. moulder ; rep ; Meth; N.Y. 
Verhecke Edward, farmer; Sec. 4; dem; 

Cath; from Belgium. 
Verhecke John F. farmer ; Sec. 4 ; dem ; 

Cath ; from Belgium. 
Viereick Fred, grocer; rep; Prot; Germany. 
Viereick Henry, grocer; rep; Prot; from 

Germany. 
Volkens John, laborer ; Sec. 5 ; dem ; from 

Germany. 



Volkman Fred, mechanic ; rep ; Germany. 

WALDREN ALBERT, carpenter; rep; 
Meth ; from New York. 
Walgren L. P. paper-maker ; rep ; Luth. 
AYall Elisha, laborer; rep; Meth. 
Walton Thos. merchant ; Sec. 12 ; rep ; from 

England. 
Warren Byron C. ; dem ; from Vermont. 
Warren Edwin E. ; dem ; from Vermont. 
Warren Ephraim, ftirmer; Sec. 20; dem; 

from Vermont. 
Watson John, miner; Sec. 12; rep; Meth; 

from England. 
Weaver Amos, farmer ; Sec. 2 ; born Moline. 
AVeaver Geo. farmer ; Sec. 11; deni; U. B. ; 

from Germany. 
AVeaver G. W. farmer; Sec. 11; dem; U. B. ; 

from Germany. 

WEAVER JACOB M. Farmer; Sec. 
11; born in this town May 12, 1848; Dem; 
U. B. ; owns 150 acres land, value $8,000; 
son of George, (who was the son of Jacob, 
of Germany,) and Scisley School ey, his 
wife; married Ann, daughter of Timothy 
and Elizabeth Clarksen, of Johnstown, 
Pa., Nov. 23, 1871; she was born June 11, 
1854; have two children, Jacob F., born 
March 21, 1873 ; Lizzie May, Dec. 20, '75. 

Weaver John D. farmer ; Sec. 3 ; dem ; 111. 

Weckel A. farmer ; Sec. 7 ; dem ; Presb ; from 
Germany. 

Wclber G. W. farmer ; Sec. 5 ; dem ; Meth ; 
from New York. 

Wells J. farmer ; Sec. 1 ; rep ; Bapt ; Engl'd. 

Wells Wm. W. book-keeper; rep; Cong; 
from Pennsylvania. 

West Peter, stone-cutter ; Sec. 5 ; rep ; Luth ; 
from Sweden. 

Westbury Jonas, farmer; Sec. 3; rep; from 
Sweden. 

Wetherspoon I. laborer; Sec. 13; from 

Scotland. 
Wilson Marion, tenant; Sec. 6; rep; R. I. 
Winship F. W. tenant; Sec. 34; rep; Cong; 

from New York. 
AVynn J. laborer; dem; U. B. ; Penn. 

YATTEL ERIC, farmer; Sec. 15; rep; 
Luth; from Sweden. 

ZEIGLER S. M. farmer ; Sec. 8 ; rep ; Ind ; 
from Pennsylvania. 

Zentgraf Joseph, former; Sec. 35; dem; 
from Germany. 



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ADAMS W. HARRISON, lives with J. 
A. Deming ; rep ; Ind ; born Illinois. 

Agy Mathias, farmer; Sec. 1; P.O. Anda- 
lusia; rep; Ind; 40 ac.s, val. $500; Ohio. 

Andrews David E. works Mrs. Andrews' 
farm ; rep ; Ind ; born Illinois. 

Andrews Louisa, Sec. 20 ; Meth ; 160 acres, 
value $3,200; from Louisiana. 

Attig Jno. Peter, farmer; Sec. 9; P. O. Illi- 
nois City ; rep ; 80 acs, value $2,000 ; Ger. 

Attig Peter Jr. farmer; Sec. 9; P. O. Illinois 
City ; rep ; Ind ; 80 acs, value $2,000 ; 111. 

BAILEY ALEX, retired ; lives with W. 
G. Bailey ; dem ; Ind ; from Virginia. 

Bailey W. G. laborer; Sec. 32; P. O. lUinois 
City ; dem ; Ind ; from Virginia. 

Beardsley Calvin, farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. 111. 
City; rep; Ind; 100 acs, val. $2,500; Mich. 
-Beaver Conrad, farmer; Sec. 23; P. O. Ed- 
gington ; dem ; Cath ; 80 acs, val. $2,500. 

Beeding Jno. lives with M. Beeding; P.O. 
Buffalo Prairie ; dem ; Ind ; born 111. 

Beeding Matthew, farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. 
Buffalo Prairie ; dem ; Ind ; 80 acs, $2,500. 

Biglan Jno. farmer; Sec. 36; P. O. Buffalo 
Prairie ; dem ; Cath ; 80 acs, $3,200 ; Ire. 

Boney Joseph, farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Buffa- 
lo Prairie; dem; Ind; 100 acs, $4,000; Pa. 

Boney Thompson, tarmer; Sec. 29; P.O. 
Buffalo Prairie; dem; Ind; from Pa. 

Boydston B. S. physician; P. O. Illinois 
City ; rep ; Meth ; from Penn. 

Brayton Coleman, farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Il- 
linois City; rep; Ind; 40 acs, $1,500; 111. 

BRAYTON G. F. Farmer and Minis- 
ter; Sec. 18; P. O. Illinois City; born in 
Huron Co., O., March 24, 1822; came to 
this Co. in 1875; Rep; Bapt; 50 acres, 
value, $1,500; was appointed Chaplain of 
the 9th Reg't Illinois Cavalry; served from 
Oct. 28, 1863, until Oct. 28, 1864, one year; 
wife was Miss Cornelia F. Brown, who 
was born in Madison Co., N. Y., Jan. 24, 
1824; married Aug. 13, 1861; six children 
— three boys, three girls. 

Brayton Jno. farmer; Sec. 17; P. O. Illinois 
City ; rep ; Ind. 

BRAYYO:Sf STKPHEX, Farmer; 
Sec. 17; P. O. Illinois City; born in Lower 
Canada, June 2, 1801 ; came to this Co. in 
1836; previously lived in Ohio thirteen 
years, and in Indiana four years; Rep; 
Bapt; 440 acres, value, $13,200; wife was 
Miss Catherine Coleman, who was born 
in Pennsylvania, Nov. 11, 1811; married 
Nov. 24, 1830 ; eleven children ; five boys 
and three girls living. 



Bruey Rachel Mrs. Sec. 29 ; Ind ; 240 acres 
value, $7,200 ; from Pennsylvania. 

Bruner Jno. S. lives with Wm. Bruner; rep; 
Ind ; born Illinois. 

Bruner Wm. H. lives with Wm. Bruner; 
rep ; Meth ; born Illinois. 

BRUNER WM. Farmer; Sec. 8; P. O. 
Illinois City; born in Germantown, Pa., 
May 5, 1815; came to this Co. in 1838; 
Rep; Ind; 160 acres, value $4,800; wife 
was Miss Nancy M. Carr, who was born 
in Cass Co., 111., Feb. 3, 1827 ; married 
April 13, 1848; five children, tw^o boys, 
three girls. 

Bull Allen, farmer; Sec. 26; P. O. Edging- 
ton; rep; Ind; 120 acs, val, $5,000; N. Y. 

Burr Nelson, farmer; Sec. 26; P. O. Edging- 
ton ; rep ; Ind ; 80 acs, value $4,000 ; Mass. 

Butman Asa, potter; P. O. Illinois City; 
rep ; Ind ; from Ohio. 

CAMPBELL ELIZABETH MRS. Sec. 1 ■ 
P. O. Edgington; Presb; 40 acs, $1,000. 

Carithers W. N. farmer; lives with O. F. 
Moore ; rep ; Meth ; born Illinois. 

Carter Chris. C. renter; Sec. 10; P. O. Illi- 
nois City ; rep ; Ind ; from Kentucky. 

Cassell E. F. teamster ; P. O. Illinois City; 
rep ; Ind ; born Illinois. 

Cline Albert E. renter; Sec. 26; P. O. Ed- 
gington; dem; Ind; born Illinois. 

COI.E GEORGE 11. Farmer; Sec. 33; 
P. O. Illinois City; born in Venango Co., 
Pa., Aug. 20, 1814; came to this Co. in 
1846; dem; Meth; 271^^ acres, value $8,- 
130; is Highway Commissioner, and held 
the offices of Assessor and Collector; wife 
was Amie P. Martin, who^was born in 
Kentucky, March 12, 1836 ; married Nov. 
15, 1848; eight children; two boys and one 
girl living. 

CONBOX A. li. Farmer; Sec. 12; P. O. 
Edgington ; born in Drury, Rock Island 
Co."; 111., Jan. 18, 1844; Rep; Ind; 60 acs, 
value, $2,400; School Director; enlisted 
May 12, 1864, in Co. 1, 137th Reg't Illinois 
Volunteer Infantry; was in the battle near 
Memphis; discharged Sept. 24, 1864; wife 
was Clarinda McNutt, who was born in 
Buffalo Prairie, Sept. 11, 1841 ; married 
Jan. 1, 1868; three children, two girls 
living. 

Crabtree C. C. farmer; Sec. 7; P. O. Illinois 
City; rep; U. B.; 40 acs, val. $1,500; Ind. 

Crabtree Joseph, renter; Sec. 20; P. O. Illi- 
nois City; rep; U. B. ; from Indiana. 



D 



ANZ HENRY, former; Sec. 18; P. O 
Illinois City; dem; Luth; 88 acs, $1,760. 



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Davis J. S. farmer; Sec. 13; P. O. Edging- 
ton ; dem ; lud ; 140 acres, value, $7,(W0. 

Davis S. A. fiirmer ; Sec. 33; P. O. Illinois 
City ; rep ; Latter Day Saints ; 40 acs, $1,200. 

Dawson Edward H. laborer; P. O. Illinois 
City ; rep ; Ind ; from Indiana. 

Dawson Wm. F. renter of Wm. France ; P. 
O. Illinois City; rep; Ind; from Ind. 

DeGraff Clias. farmer; Sec. 31 ; P. O. Buffalo 
Prairie; dem; Ind; 100 acs, $4,000; 111. 

De Graft Harmon, farmer; Sec. 31; P. O. 
Buff'alo Prairie ; dem ; Ind ; y^ 200, $4,000. 

Denning Joseph A. farmer; Sec. 29; P. O. 
Buff'alo Prairie; rep; Ind; 40 acs, $1,600. 

Disney Gilbert E. rents of N. Lenz ; P. O. 
Buffalo Prairie; dem; Ind; born Illinois. 

Disney Jno. T. farmer; Sec. 35; P. O. Buffa- 
lo Prairie; dem; Ind; 63 acs, val. $3,500. 

Donahue Jno. C. farmer ; Sec. 25 ; P. O. Ed- 
gington ; dem ; Cath ; 150 acs, $750 ; Ire. 

Drake John T. renter; Sec. 34; P. O. Buffalo 
Prairie; rep; Ind; from Pennsylvania. 

DRURYWM. Parmer; Sec. 29; P. O. 
Buffalo Prairie; born in Madison Co., 
Ind., Dec. 30, 1828; came to Mercer Co. in 
1834, and to this Co. in 1847; lived in Put- 
nam Co., Mo., from 1856 to 1860, where he 
was Deputy Sheriff, and in California one 
year; held the offices of Town Clerk, 
School Treasurer, and Sheriff' of Rock Isl- 
and Co. ; Rep; Ind; 350 acs, value, $14,- 
000 ; wife was Mary L. Kistler, who was 
born in Westmoreland Co., Pa., Dec. 13, 
1833; married Sept. 1, 1853; four children, 
three boys and one girl. 

Dusenberry Jas. renter; Sec. 33; P. O. Illi- 
nois City ; rep ; Ind ; born Illinois. 



E 



CKHART FERDINAND, farmer; Sec. 
14; rep; Luth; 190 acs, $9,000; Ger. 

EDGIX<iTO:Sr JOHJf , Farmer; Sec. 
11; P. O. Edgington; born in Jefferson 
Co., O., July 4, 1809; came to this Co. in 
July, 1834; Dem; Ind; 760 acres, value, 
$22,800 ; held the office of Justice of the 
Peace ; wife was Susan Crabs, who was 
born in Jefferson Co., O., Oct. 20, 1816 ; 
married February 17, 1834; eight children, 
two boys and four girls living. 

EDGi:SfOTOX WM. Farmer; Sec. 12; 
P. O. Edgington; born in Buffalo Prairie, 
Rock Island Co., 111., Jan. 4, 1840; Dem; 
Presb ; 400 acs, value, $20,000 ; wife was 
Emily T. Deckett, who was born in Wil- 
liamstown. Orange Co., Vt., Dec. 23, 1843; 
married Sept. 8, 1867 ; four children, two 
girls, two boys. 

Elliott J. B. f\irmer; Sec. 36; P. O. Edging- 
ton'; dem ; Ind ; 80 acs, $2,500 ; N. Y. 

Elliott L. C. farmer; Sec. 25; P. O. Edging- 
ton; dem; Bapt; 222 acs, $7,770; N. Y. 

Elliott N. G. farmer; Sec. 35; P. O. Buffalo 
Pi-airie ; dem ; Bapt; 107 acs, $5,000 ; N. Y. 



Elsworth C. R. merchant; Illinois City; rep; 
U. B. ; store, blksmith shop, 3 lots ; $l,OOo! 

Elwell Chas. W. works for Wm. M. John- 
son ; rep ; Ind ; from Maine. 

Engle H. S. merchant; Sec. 34; P.O.Buffalo 
Prairie ; dem ; Ind ; Penn. 

FICKEN HENRY, farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. 
Edgington ; rep ; Ind ; 96 acs, $5,790. 

Fisher Drurv, farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Ferdi- 
nand; ind- Ind; 100 acs, $4,500; 111. 

Fisher Thomas, farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Buf- 
falo Prairie ; dem ; Ind ; from Indiana. 

Flaharty Jas. farmer; Sec. 26; P. O. Edging- 
ton; dem; from Ireland. 

Fleming Jno. C. renter; Sec. 36; P. O. 
Edgington ; dem ; Ind ; from Penn. 

Fowler Jno. B. farmer; Sec. 32; P. O. Illi- 
nois City ; dem ; Ind ; 55 acs, $1,100 ; Iowa. 

Fox Simon E. ffirmer ; Sec. 27 ; P. O. Edg- 
ington; dem; Ind; 140 acs, val. $12,000. '^ 

FRAXCE WM. A. Farmer; Sec. 16; 
P. O. Illinois Cily; born in Portage Co., 
Ohio, May 30, 1834; came to this Co. in 
1847 ; Rep ; Ind ; 340 acres, value $7,000; 
wife was Emma Bruner, who was born in 
Philadelphia, Penn., Feb. 11, 1838; mar- 
ried Dec. 9, 1858; five children, four boys, 
one girl. 

Fuhr August, farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Edg- 
ington ; dem ; Ind ; Germany. 

Fuhr Henry, lives with Philip Fuhr; dem; 
Presb; born Illinois. 

Fuhr Philip, farmer; Sec. 21; P. O. Buffalo 
Prairie; dem; Ind; 80 acs, $3,000; 111. 

Fuhr Phihp, farmer; Sec. 13; P. O. Edgin"-- 
ton ; tlem ; Presb ; 230 acs, $9,200 ; Ger. ° 

Fuhr Valentine, farmer ; Sec. 14 ; P. O. Edg- 
ington; dem; 80 acres, value $3,200; Ger. 

Fuhr Valentine, farmer ; Sec. 14; P. O. Ed"-- 
ington; dem; Luth; 280 acs, $8,400; Ger? 

Fullman Chas. rents Mrs. Neff^'s farm; dem; 
Meth ; from Germany. 

GAVAN MARTIN, laborer; Sec. 33; 
dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. 

Gilbert Jas. farmer; Sec. 36; P. O. Edgiu"-- 
ton; dem; Ind ; 20 acs, value $200; iFl. ^ 

Godard C. S. farmer; Sec. 3; rep; Meth; 320 
acres, value $4,800 ; from N. J. 

Godard S. L. farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Illinois 
City ; rep ; Meth ; 560 acres, $5,600 ; N. J. 

Gorham Jos. laborer; Sec. 25; P. O. Andalu- 
sia ; rep ; Meth ; from Ohio. 

Gregg Nathan, farmer; Sec. 32; P. O. Buf- 
falo Prairie ; rep ; Ind ; 226 acs, $8,570. 

Gregg Wm. rents of N. Gresrg; P. O. Buffalo 
Prairie ; rep ; Ind ; from Indiana. 

HAHN JNO. J. laborer; Illinois City; 
re]3; Ind; from Germany. 

Halm Peter, laborer ; Illinois City ; rep ; Ind ; 
from Missouri. 



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Hauck Gotlieb D. shoemaker; Illinois City; 

clem ; Lutli. 
Hauck Juo. Z. retired ; Illinois City; dem ; 

Luth; house, 5 acs, $500; 310 acs, $3,100. 
Hays F. farmer; Sec. 32; P. O. Buffalo 

Prairie ; dem ; Ind ; from Penn. 
Hays Jno. F. lives with Wm. Hays; dem; 

Ind; from Penn. 
Hays Jno. T. farmer; Sec. 1; P. O. Edging- 

tou ; dem ; Cath ; 80 acs, $3,000 ; Ireland. 

HAYS Wll. Farmer; Sec. 31; P. O. 
Ferdinand; born in Westmoreland Co., 
Penn., Feb. 25, 1811 ; came to this Co. in 
Oct., 1843; Dem; Ind; 480 acres, value 
$19,200; wife was Miss Dorcas Maxwell, 
who was born in Westmoreland Co., Penn., 
May 23, 1808; married April 25, 1834; 
nine children, five boys and one girl living. 

Hays Wm. R., son of Wm. Hays ; dem ; Ind ; 
born Illinois. 

Hewitt Delbert, farmer ; Sec. 26 ; P. O. Edg- 
ington ; dem ; Ind ; 5 acs, $200 ; Mich. 

Higby Chas. laborer; Sec. 31 ; P. O. Illinois 
City; dem; Meth; from Missouri. 

Hobert Gillmore, farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Illi- 
nois City; dem; U. B.; 40 acs, $1,500; O. 

Hobert Jno. farmer ; Sec. 4; P. O. Illinois 
City; dem; Bapt; 126 acs, $1,000; Ohio. 

Hobert Wm. H. farmer; Sec. 27; P. O. Buf- 
falo Prairie ; dem ; Ind ; 40 acs, $1,200 ; 111. 

Hobert Walter, laborer; Illinois City; dem; 
Ind ; born Illinois. 

Holmes Wm. H. teamster; Sec. 34; P.O. 
Illinois City; rep; Meth; from Michigan. 

Huber Henry, laborer; Illinois City; Presb; 
Ind; born Illinois. 

HITB£R THEOPHimS, Farmer 
and Vineyardist; Sec. 7; P. O. Illinois 
City; born in Mulhouse, France, Sept. 29, 
1828 ; came to this Co. in 1856 ; Ind ; Presb ; 
owns 111 acres, value $4,440; his wife was 
Miss Margaret Braendly, who was born in 
Albion, 111., Aug. 26, 1828; married Feb. 
12, 1852; nine children, four boys and one 
girl living. 

Humphrey W. C. works for John S. Kistler ; 
dem ; Ind ; from New Jersey. 

INGHAM CYRUS, Sr., farmer; Sec. 27; 
P. O. Illinois City; rep; Meth; $1,230. 
Ingham Cyrus, Jr., lives with his father; 

rep ; Meth ; from New York. 
Ingham Seth, farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Illinois 
City; rep; Meth; from New York. 

JACKSON ELISHA, farmer; Sec. 8; P.O. 
Illinois City; rep; Bapt; 105 acs, $3,000. 
James Rev. J. F. minister; Illinois City; 

rep; Meth; from Ohio. 
Johnson A. B. renter; Sec. 8; P. O. Illinois 

City; dem; Ind; from Ohio. 
Johnson A. T. lives with J. G. Davis ; dem ; 
Ind; from New York. 



Johnson J. W. lives with his father, A. B. 

Johnson ; dem ; born Illinois. 
Johnson Wm. laborer; lives with Mathias 

Agy ; dem ; Ind ; born Illinois. 

JOHXSOSj" WM. M. Farmer; Sec. 26; 
P. O. Edgington ; born in Ind., Sent. 12, 
1837; came to this Co. in 1840; Dem'; Ind; 
160 acres, value $3,500; is School Direc- 
tor ; wife was Sarah J. Earley, who was 
born in Rock Island, Sept. 5, 1840; mar- 
ried Oct. 27, 1862; six children, one boy, 
five girls. 

Johnson Wm. R. farmer; Sec. 26; P. O. Edg- 
ington ; dem ; Ind ; born Illinois. 

Jonk Henry, farmer; Sec 23; P. O. Edging- 
ton ; rep ; Luth ; 80 acs, $4,000 ; Germany. 

KELLEY A. E. rents his mother's farm ; 
Sec. 10; P. O. Illinois City; Ohio. 

Kelley Jas. H. farmer; Sec. 13; P. O. Edg- 
ington ; dem ; Cath ; from Penn. 

Kelley Jno. farmer ; Sec. 25 ; P. O. Edging- 
ton ; dem ; Cath ; 160 acs, $4,000 ; Ireland. 

Kelley Michael, farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Edg- 
ington ; dem ; Cath ; 80 acs, $4,000 ; Ire. 

Kelley M. T. farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Illinois 
City ; rep ; Meth ; 520 acs, val $23,400. 

Kent J. G. shoemaker; lives with Wm. Bru- 
ner; P. O. Illinois City; rep; Meth; Iowa. 

KIMBAIili RUSSEIi, Farmer; Sec. 
35 ; P. O. Buffalo Prairie; born in Alle- 
ghany Co., N. Y., Dec. 22, 1826 ; came to 
this Co. in 1859; Rep; Ind; 199 acres, val 
$7,960; wife was Lavinia Runner, who 
was born in Penn., Nov. 12, 1836 ; married 
Jan. 10, 1858 ; died Dec. 13, 1863 ; two boys. 

Kimball Wilson, farmer; Sec. 26; P. O. Buf- 
falo Prairie ; dem ; Ind ; 180 acs, val. $5,000. 

Kirkman Robt. farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Buf- 
falo Prairie ; rep ; Ind ; 324 acs, val. $8,000. 

Kirkman Wm. farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Buf- 
falo Prairie; rep; Ind; born 111. 

KISTIiER DAHflEIi P. Farmer; 
Sec. 33; P.O. Buffalo Prairie; born in 
Rock Island Co., 111., Oct. 12, 1843 ; Dem ; 
Ind ; owns 152 acs, valued at $6,500 ; wife 
was Maiy A. Vanatta, who was born in 
Buffalo Prairie, Rock Island Co., 111., Jan. 
11, 1856; married Feb. 8, 1877. 

Kistler David J. farmer ; Sec. 33 ; dem ; Ind ; 
80 acs, val. $4,000; born Illinois. 

Kistler Jas. S. lives with Jno. K. ; P. O. Buf- 
falo Prairie ; dem ; Ind ; 160 acs, val. $4,000. 

KISTLKB J(>HN, Retired Farmer; 
Sec. 33; P. O. Buffalo Prairie; born in 
Westmoreland Co., Penn., Aug. 31, 1803; 
came to this Co. in 1839; Dem; Ind; owns 
120 acs, valued at $6,000; is Supervisor, 
and has held the offices of Justice of the 
Peace, County Commissioner, and Judge, 
and member of the Legislature ; his wife 
was Martha Sloan, who was born in West- 
moreland Co., Penn., Dec. 4, 1808, mar- 



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ried Dec. 37, 1833, and died Feb. 38, 1876 ; 
has nine children, six boys and three 
girls. 

Kistler Juo. S. farmer ; Sec. 33 ; dem ; Ind ; 

85 acs, $-4,100; born Illinois. 
Kistler L. Cuss, lives with Jno. K. ; P. O. 

Buftalo Prairie ; deni ; Ind ; born Illinois. 

KISTL.ER WM. H. Farmer; Sec. 
33; P. O. Burtalo Prairie; born in West- 
moreland Co., Penn., Sept. 1, 1838; came 
to this Co. in 1839 ; Dem ; Ind ; owns 150 
acs, valued at $6,500; is School Trustee; 
his wife was Josephine Gorton, who was 
born in Macomb Co., Micliigan, Sept. 26, 
1833; married Dec. 35, 1864; they have 
five children, three boys and two girls. 

Kuenman Ignatz, farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. 
Edgington; 177 acs, val. |7,080; Ger. 

LAMB G. F. farmer; Sec. 26; P. O. Edg- 
ington; dem; Bapt; 80 acs, val. $3,200. 
Lewis Thos. C. Sec. 36; P. O. Hamlet, Mer- 
cer Co.; rep; Bapt; 50 acs, val. $2,500. 
Lewis Walter M. farmer; Sec. 35; P. O. Buf- 
falo Prairie ; dem ; Ind ; from Ohio. 

L.EXZ IflCHOIvAS, Farmer; Sec. 
34; p. O. Burtalo Prairie; born in Ger- 
many, Nov. 17, 1845 ; came to this Co. in 
1857 ; Dem ; Ind ; owns 160 acs, valued at 
$8,000; is School Director; his wife was 
Cynthia A. Struble, who was born in Pa., 
June 3, 1848; married March 14, 1867; 
two children, one boy and one girl. 

Likens Wm. works for Albert Whitney; 
dem ; Ind ; from Indiana. 

Little A. J. farmer ; Sec. 37 ; P. O. Buftalo 
Prairie; dem; Ind; 160 acs, val. $8,000. 

Lutz J. S. farmer; Sec. 31; P. O. Buffalo 
Prairie; rep; Presb; 130 acs, val. $6,000. 

M 'DONALD CHAS. laborer; lives with 
Jas. McDonald ; rep ; Ind ; Ohio. 
McDonald Jas. M. retired; Sec. 13; P. O. 

Edgington ; rep ; Ind ; from Virginia. 
McDonald Jno. W. farmer and teacher; Sec. 

1; P. O. Edgington; rep; Chris; Virginia. 
McGinnis Jas.G. farmer ; Sec. 31 ; P.O.Buffalo 

Prairie ; dem ; Presb ; 318 acs, val. $8,720. 
McGinnis Wm. farmer; Sec. 31; P. O. Buf- 
falo Prairie ; dem ; Ind ; born Illinois. 
McLaughlin Mark, renter ; Sec. 35 ; P. O. 

Buffalo Prairie ; dem ; Bapt ; Penn. 
McMullen Joseph, merchant; Illinois City; 

rep; Ind; from Perry Co., Ohio. 
McNall, laborer; Illinois City; rep; Ind; 

born Illinois. 
McNutt D. Harvey, lives with Wm. Mc- 

Nutt; dem; Ind; born Illinois. 

Mcl^^lTTT WM. Farmer; Sec. 1; P. O. 
Edgington; born in Jeff"erson Co., Ohio, 
March 21, 1818; came to this Co. in 1836; 
Dem ; Presb ; owns 1623^ acs, valued at 
$4,062 ; his wife was Sarah J. McClurg, 
who was born in Westmoreland Co., Pa., 



Dec. 19, 1818; married Sept. 1, 1840; nine 
children, two boys and five girls living; 
J. H. McNutt enlisted, Aug. 28, 1862, in 
the 136th Regiment, Co. B, I. V. I., and 
was stationed on duty near the Yazoo 
River, where he contracted the disease 
which caused his death, Aug. 31, 1863. 

McPherson Mrs. Chas. Illinois Citv; U. B. ; 
3 acs, val. $1,300; Prussia. 

]VIahaff"ey las. B. farmer; Sec. 37; P. O. Buf- 
falo Prairie ; dem ; Ind ; 80 acs, val. $4,000. 

Mahaffev Joseph A. farmer ; Sec. 37 ; P. O. 
Buffalo Prairie; dem; 130 acs, val. $5,400. 

Mahartey Morgan; farmer; Sec. 31 ; -P. O. 
Ikiffalo Prairie; dem; Ind; 10 acs, $200. 

Mahaff'ey Moses F. lives with Jas. M. ; dem ; 
Ind ; from Penn. 

Malone R. O. renter; Sec. 28; P. O. Buftalo 
Prairie; rep; Ind; from Virginia. 

Marple Saml. W. farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. 
Buffalo Prairie ; dem ; Ind ; 220 acs, $6,600. 

Marston Gustavus A. farmer; Sec. 35; P. O. 
Buffalo Prairie ; dem ; Ind ; 80 acs, $4,000. 

Martin Eli W. farmer; Sec. 32; P.O. Illi- 
nois City; dem; Ind; 245 acs, val. $4,000. 

Martin Thos. farmer; Sec. 32; P. O. Illinois 
City; dem; Ind; born Illinois. 

Miller B. F. farmer; Sec. 36; P. O. Edging- 
ton; rep; Bapt; 2,400 acs, val. $10,000. 

Morehead Andy, lives with his father ; dem ; 
Ind ; born Illinois. 

Morehead Jno. farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Illi- 
nois City; dem; Ind; 146 acs, val. $4,380. 

Moore Oscar F. rents his father's farm ; Sec. 
9; P. O. Illinois City; rep; Ind; born 111. 

Morrow Wm. farmer; Sec. 4; P. O. Illinois 
City; rep; Ind; 40 acs, val. $400; Penn. 

IHljiEI.IvER HEXKY, Farmer; Sec. 
15; P. O. Edgington; born in Bavaria, 
A pril 2, 1840 ; came to this Co. in 1855 ; 
lived in Iowa five years; Dem; Luth ; 
owns 160 acs, valued at $5,000; his wife 
was Christine Derres, who was born in 
Sciota Co., Ohio, Sept. 29, 1831 ; married 
Dec. 26, 1865 ; five children, one girl and 
four boys. 



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EFF MRS. ELIZA, Sec. 19 ; P. O. Fer- 
dinand ; Presb ; 80 acs, $3,000 ; Penn. 



O'MEARA JNO. works for J. H. Kelly; 
P. O. Edgington ; dem ; Cath ; Ireland. 
O'BRIEX THOS. Parmer; Sec. 35; 
P. O. Edgington; born in Gallway, Ire- 
land, in 1827; came to this Co. in 1870; 
Dem ; Cath ; owns 40 acs, valued at $1,- 
000; his wife was Ann Conway, who 
was born in Gallway, Ireland, in 1847; 
they have one girl. 

PARMENTER SETH, farmer; Sec. 14; 
P. O. Edgington; rep; Ind; Illinois. 
Patterson Amos, farmer; Sec. 3; P. O. Illi- 
nois City; dem; Meth; 40 acs, val. 



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Patterson Geo. renter; Sec. 36; P. O. Edg- 
ington; clem; Ind; born Illinois. 

Peppers Benj. D. farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Illi- 
nois City ; rep ; U. B. ; Indiana. 

Pence Jno. farmer; Sec. 84; P.O.Buffalo 
Prairie; dem ; Presb; 120 acs, val. |6,000. 

PliATT GEORGE, Blacksmith ; Sec. 
33; P. O. Butfalo Prairie; born in Herki- 
mer Co., N. Y., June 9, 1813; came to In- 
diana in 1837, and to this Co. in 1856; 
Rep ; Presb ; owns 393^ acs, valued at $3,- 
600 ; his wife was Adaline Ayers, who was 
born in Herkimer Co., N. Y., March 2, 
1814; married March 12, 1836; five chil- 
dren, three boys and two girls. 

Piatt Geo. A. lives with Geo. Piatt ; rep ; 
Ind; from Indiana. 

Piatt J. O. farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Buffalo 
Prairie ; rep ; Ind ; from Indiana. 

Piatt R. D. farmer ; Sec. 33; P. O. Buffalo 
Prairie; rep; Ind; from Indiana. 

Porter Edw. laborer; Sec. 4; P. O. Illinois 
City; rep; Cath; from Wisconsin. 

Potter Horace B. farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Buf- 
falo Prairie ; dem ; Ind ; 100 acs, $3,500. 

Prow Jas. fiirmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Edgington; 
dem; Ind; 280 acs, val $1,400; Indiana. 

Prow Lewis, farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Edging- 
ton ; dem ; Ind ; from Indiana. 

Prow Philip, farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Edging- 
ton ; dem ; Ind ; from North Carolina. 

ProwWm. farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Edging- 
ton ; dem ; Ind ; from Indiana. 

RETINGER M. farmer; Sec. 21; P. O. 
Buffalo Prairie ; dem ; 40 acs, $7,500. 

RANK PETER, Farmer; Sec. 16; 
P. O. Illinois City; born in Germany; 
Dem ; Luth ; owns 140 acres, value $3,000. 

Richey Jos. lives with Mrs. Boney ; rep ; Ind ; 
from Penn. 

Roberts Aithur P. farmer; Sec. 25; P. O. 
Andalusia; rep; Ind ; 224 acs, val. $7,000. 

Roberts Jacob, farmer ; Sec. 27 ; P. O. Anda- 
lusia; dem; Ind; 120 acs, val. $3,000. 

Roberts Joshua, laborer, lives with M. Rob- 
erts; rep; Ind; born Illinois. 

Roberts Moses, farmer; Sec. 25; P. O. Anda- 
lusia ; rep ; Ind ; 126 acs, val $2,000 ; Ind. 

Roberts S. E. farmer; Sec. 35; P. O. Anda- 
lusia; rep; Ind; 386 acres, value $9,650. 

RORINS WM. W. Farmer; Sec. 12; 
P. O. Edgington; born in Penn., Dec. 21, 
1824; came to this Co. in Oct. 1843; Rep; 
Ind; 400 acres in Edgington, value 
$20,000; wife was Eliza Tucker, who was 
born in Ohio, April 10, 1833; married in 
1855; eight children: Hezekiah'L., Oliver 
L., Malinda J., Mary I., Lydia A., Ida 
May, Elmer E., Norah — living. 

Rodebaugh Christian, farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. 
Illinois City; dem; Ind; 73 acs, $1,000. 



Rood Chas. M. ; Illinois City ; rep ; house and 
lot ; from New York. 

Ross J. H. farmer ; Sec. 36 ; P. O. Edging- 
ton ; Ind ; 80 acs, value $500 ; Canada. 

ROYER \VM. H. Farmer; Sec. 35; 

P. O. Butfalo Prairie ; born in Crawford 

Co., Penn., June 14, 1828; came to this Co. 

1866; Dem; Ind; 180 acres, value $3,200; 

lived in Mercer Co. about fifteen years; 

wife was Armilda Brewer, who was born 

in Indiana, March 29, 1843 ; married Aug. 

29, 1861 ; one child, Mary Hannah, who 

was born Aug. 9, 1862 ; died Aug. 24, 1864. 
Runner John, farmer; Sec. 27; P. O. Buffalo 

Prairie ; dem ; Ind ; 80 acs, val $2,400 ; Md. 
Runner John H. lives with John Runner; 

dem; Ind; from Penn. 
Runner Jos. rents of 11. Brown; Sec. 23; P. 

O. Edgington; dem; Ind; from Penn. 

SCHLEMMEN ADAM, farmer; Sec. 23; 
P. O. Edgington; rep; 120 acs, $3,600. 
Schlemmen Geo. farmer ; Sec. 23 ; P. O. Edg- 
ington; dem; Ind; 140 acs, val. $4,200. 
Schroder Fred, Avorks for S. Zessler ; dem ; 
Luth ; from Germany. 

SCHUSSIiER MICHAEIi, Farm- 
er; Sec. 15; P. O. Edgington; born in 
Baden, Germany, Jan. 17, 1818; came to 
this Co. 1852 ; Rep ; Evang ; 160 acs, value 
$8,000; wife was Catherine Schussler,who 
was born in Baden, Germany, Sept. 22, 
1818 ; married March, 1841 ; eight child- 
ren ; four boys and two girls living. , 

Schussler Stephen, farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. 
Edgington ; Ind ; Evan ; 160 acs,val. $7,200. 

Sedam Jas. F. works for S. Brayton ; dem ; 
Ind; from Indiana. 

Sedam Nicholas, rents Anders' farm ; Illi- 
nois City; rep; Ind; from Indiana. 

Seidler Wm. farmer ; Sec. 7; P. O. Illinois 
City; Meth; 160 acs, val. $1,500; Germany. 

Shannon John, laborer, works for G. Rob- 
erts; rep; Ind; born Illinois. 

Sherman Henry, farmer; Sec. 23; P. O. Edg- 
ington; rep; Presb; from Germany. 

Sherman Valentine, farmer ; Sec. 23; P. O. 
Edgington ; rep ; Presb ; 200 acs, val. $6,000. 

Shetler Jonas, farmer; Sec. 19; dem;U. B. ; 
80 acs, val. $1,800; from Penn. 

SLOAX SAMIIEI^, Farmer; Sec. 33; 
P. O. Buffalo Prairie ; born in Westmore- 
land Co., Pa., July 25, 1803 ; came to this 
Co. in 1839; Rep; Presb; 160 acs, value 
$7,200 ; held the ofifce of County Commis- 
sioner; wife was Mary Slemmons, who 
was born in Washington Co., Pa., Dec. 11, 
1811; married Aug. "17, 1830; nine child- 
ren ; two boys and four girls living. 

Sloan Wm. lives with Sam'l Sloan; rep; 
Presb ; born Illinois. 

Sloan Thos. S. lives with Sam'l Sloan; rep; 
Presb; born Illinois. 



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Smith Geo. potter; Illiuois City; rep; lud; 
from Oliio. 

Smith Jas. W. potter; Illinois City; Ind; 
from Ohio. 

Smith Michael, potter; P. O. Illinois City; 
rep ; Ind ; Indiana. 

Smith Peter, farmer ; Sec. 9; P. O. Edging- 
ton; dem; Evan; 175 acs, val. $8,000; Ger. 

Smith W. E. retired ; Illinois City ; rep ; Ind ; 
from Virginia. 

Snell Jas. farmer; Sec. 35; P. O. xindalusia; 
dem; Ind; born Illinois. 

Snell Noah, laborer, works for S. Roberts ; 
Meth ; from Ohio. 

Spilger Geo. Jr., former; Sec. 9; P. O. Illi- 
nois City ; rep ; Prot ; 130 acs, val. $8,600. 

Standley Alex, boatman ; Illinois City; rep; 
Ind ; born Illinois. 

Stearns Jasper, farmer ; Sec. 32 ; P. O. Buffa- 
lo Prairie ; rep ; Ind ; 83 acs, val. $3,300. 

Stems Geo. lives with his father ; Ind ; 111. 

Stems Nicholas, farmer; Sec. 20; Illinois 
City; dem; Ind; 200 acs, val. $7,000; Ger. 

Swank E. G. farmer with Cyrus Ingham; 
P. O. Illinois City; rep; Ind; from Ohio. 

THOMAS ISAAC, wagon-maker ; Illinois 
City; rep; house and five acs, $400. 

Thomas John, farmer ; Sec. 18 ; rep ; U. B. ; 
300 acs, value $4,500; born Illinois. 

Thomas Richard, laborer; Sec. 6; P. O. Il- 
linois City; dem; Ind; from Indiana. 

Thomson Mrs. J. A. ; Sec. 35 ; P. O. Anda- 
lusia; Ind; 80 acs, val. $3,500; from N. Y. 

Titterington Chas. farmer; Sec. 13 ; P.O.Edg- 
ington ; rep ; Ind ; 112 acs, val. $6,720; 111. 
itteriugton Fred, lives ^\ 
rep; Ind; born Illinois. 

Titterington Jas. B. farmer; Sec. 12; P. O. 
Edgington ; rep ; share in estate of $10,000. 

Titterington Wm. farmer; Sec. 12; P. O. 
Edgington; rep; share in estate of $10,000. 

Tucker Geo. farmer; Sec. 38; P. O.Buffalo 
Prairie; rep; Ind; 160 acs, val. $8,000. 

Tyler Wm. Potter; Sec. 7; P. O. Illinois 
City; rep; Ind; 40 acs, value $1,300. 

VANATERBENJ. farmer; Sec. 33; P. 
O. Buffalo Prairie ; 80 acs, val $3,500. 
Vanater Jas. farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Buffalo 

Prairie; dem; Meth; 330 acs, $6,600. 
Vanater Jno. farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Illinois 

City; ind; Ind; 100 acs, val. $4,000; 111. 
Vanater Jno. farmer ; Sec. 33 ; P. O. Buffalo 

Prairie; rep; Ind; Ijorn Illinois. 
Vanlauingham Oliver, laborer; Sec. 25; P. 

O. Andalusia; rep; Ind; born Illinois. 

VAXIvAUIlfGHAM RICHARD, 

Farmer ; Sec. 25 ; P. O. Andalusia ; born 



in Indiana, Oct. 15, 1831 ; came to this 
Co. in 1853; Rep; Ind; owns 50 acs, val- 
ued at $3,000; his wife was Miss Eliza 
Samous, who was born in Ohio, Aug. 31, 
1834; married July 8, 1851; they have 
three cliildren, one boy and two gii'ls; 
Oliver Vanlauingham was born in Rock 
Island Co., Marcli 7, 1853 ; his wife was 
Martha Douge, who was born in Iowa, 
■July 7, 1857 ■, married July 3, 1876. 

Vanwinkle Wm. laborer; Sec. 4; P. O. Illi- 
uois City; dem; Ind; from Ohio. 

Vetter Peter, farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Illinois 
City ; dem ; Luth ; 120 acs, val. $3,000. 

WALTON AARON, Illinois City; rep; 
Ind; 120 acs, $4,940; O. 

Watkins Newton, lives with N. Gregg; rep; 

Ind; from Indiana. 
Weaverling Saml. D. farmer; Sec. 8; ind; 

Ind; 160 acs, val. $3,000; from Penn. 

WHEATOX DAXIEIi, • Farmer; 
Sec. 13; P. O. Edgington ; born in Win- 
dom, Vt., March 10, 1814; came to this 
Co. in 1836; Dem; Ind; owns 120 acs, val- 
ued at $7,200,and 160 acs in Edgington, Sec. 
34, valued at $9,600 ; his wife was thankful 
Crabs, who was born in Jefferson Co., O., 
Sept. 1, 1823; married Oct. 30, 1845; five 
children, three boys and two girls. 

Wliitlock Benj. rents of Kimball; P. O. Buf- 
falo Prairie; ind; Ind; from Virginia. 

Whitlock Robt. lives with B. Wliitlock ; ind ; 
Ind; born Illinois. 

Whitney xi. J. farmer; Sec. 35; P. O. Buf- 
falo Prairie; dem; Ind; born Illinois. 

Whitney H. F. farmer; Sec. 35; P. O. Buf- 
falo Prairie ; dem ; Ind ; born Illinois. 

^VHITUEY F. J. Farmer; Sec. 82; 
P. O. Buffalo Prairie; born in Portage 
Co., Ohio, May 31, 1819; came to this Co. 
in 1841 ; Dem ; Univ ; owns 839 acs, val- 
ued at $16,950; he has held the offices of 
Supervisor and Justice of the Peace for 
the last thirty years; his wife was Louisa 
Norton, who was born in Livingston Co., 
N. Y., March 35, 1833 ; married June 7, 
1847; five children, three boys and two 
girls. 

Wiley H. C. potter; Illiuois City; rep; Ind; 
from Iowa. 

Wilson Traverse, laborer; Sec. 34; P. O. Illi- 
nois City; rep; Meth; from Ohio. 

Wolf Jacob, farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Edging- 
ton; dem; 80 acs, val. $1,500; France. 

YULCH PHILIP, farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. 
Edgington ; dem ; Evang ; 80 acs, $4,000. 

ZIEGLER HENRY, farmer; Sec. 16; 
P. O. Illinois City ; rep ; Ind ; Ger. 



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BUFFALO PRAIRIE BUSINESS DIRECTORY. 

Suber T., Vineyardist; Manufacturer of Pure Grape Wine, warranted. 
ShllSSlei' Michael^ Vineyardist; Manufacturer and Dealer in Pure Grape 

Wine. 
Vanlanimjliafn HicJiard, Dealer in Fine Building Stone; four miles 

west of Andalusia. 



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ADAMS .JACOB, clerk; Milan; dem; 
Presb; from Ireland. 
Adams John C. butcher ; Milan ; rep ; Presb ; 

from Ireland. 
Ailes Isaac, laborer; Milan; dem; Ind. 
Armstrong Christopher, merchant; Milan; 
rep ; Meth ; from Ireland. 

ABCOCK R. F. carpenter; Milan; rep; 
Meth. 

Baker Frank, farmer; Sec. 36; P. O. Milan; 
dem; Presb; from Pennsylvania. 

BAKKR MRS. JOHN R. Farm 
ing; Sec. 30; Mihiu; born in Beaver Co., 
Pa., Sept. 13, 1822; came to this Co. 18G5; 
Presb ; rents 300 acres land of Bailey Daven- 
port; Mr. J. R. Baker was born July 4, 
1811, in same Co.; married Athaliah, 
daugliter of John Hood, Dec. 23, 1841, and 
died June 15, 1875, leaving six children, 
Samuel I. H., Robert W. H., Rachel A. A., 
John F. P., Barbara E. C. and Athaliah 
A.J. 

Baker Robt. farmer; Sec. 36; P. O. Milan; 
dem ; Presb ; from Pennsylvania. 

Barlow A. R. retired ; Milan ; rep ; Meth. 

Bastian C. farmer ; Sec. 36 ; P. O. Milan ; rep ; 
Evang. 

Bauglnnan John, cooper ; Milan; rep; Meth; 
from Oiiio. 

Baughman Wm. cooper; Milan; rep; Meth; 
born Illinois. 

Beck GoUieb, farmer; Sec. 31; P. O. Milan; 
ind ; Luth ; from Germany. 

Beck Jolm, farmer; Sec. 31; P. O. Milan; 
dem; Prot. 

Betty John F. merchant; Milan; rep; Epis; 
from Ireland. 

Blakely Wm. saloon; Milan; rep; Prot; 
from Ireland. 

Bloom Geo. tenant; Sec. 29; P. O. Black 
Hawk; dem; Ind. 

Bopes Fred'k, laborer; Milan; dem; Prot. 

Bopes John, tenant; Milan; dem; Ind. 



Bradley Cyrus D. clerk ; Milan ; dem ; Presb. 
BRADIiEY XATHAXIEI. D. 

Retired Carpenter; Milan; born in Cats - 
kill, N. Y.. July 17, 1817; came to this Co. 
in 1843; Dem; Presb; married Elizabeth, 
daughter of William Deckson and Chris- 
tiana Moorehead, his wife, March 30, 1835 ; 
have five children, Christiana M., Cyrus 
D., Mary M., Anna E., and Gertrude E. 
Brandenburg Chas. painter; Milan; dem; 
Ind. 

BRAI^HAR WM. X. Farmer; Sec. 
3u ; P. O. Milan ; born in South Rock Is- 
land, Nov. 23, 1830; Rep; Meth; owns 132 
acres of land, valued at |10,000 ; son of Wil- 
liam T., from Maryland, and Jane M. 
Case, from Vermont, who came to this Co. 
in 1829, and were married by Joel Wells, 
Jr., J. P. ; Mr. Brashar and Mr. Wells hav- 
ing been elected at the first election, Mr. 
Brashar went to Galena to qualify, and 
Mr. Wells qualified before Esq. Brashar, 
then married Mr. and Mrs. Brashar; Mr. 
Wm. N. married Alniira P., daughter of 
Wm. and B. P. Sanderson, Jan. 16, 1859; 
she was born March 22, 1839 ; have three 
children living, William M., born Feb. 
26, 1860, Charles U., July 26, 1866, Allie 
F., March 9, 1871. 

BRASHAR MRS. 1VII.L.IAM T. 

Retired; P. O. Milan; born in Addison 
Co., Vt., .Jan. 20, 1811 ; came to this Co. in 
1829; Meth; owns 80 acres of land, valued 
at .$3,200 ; Mrs. Brashar's father. Louden 
Case, Sr., came to this Co. three years 
prior to its organization, when it formed 
a part of Jo Daviess Co.; was married 
Jan. 3, 1830, by Joel Wells, Jr., J. P., it 
being his first official act, also being the 
first coujile married in this part of the 
State; Mr. William T. was born Feb. 10, 
1797, and died May 3, 1850, leaving four 
children: William N., John L., Edwin, 
andAlbinus; the latter is living in Lydon, 
Whiteside Co., the three former in this Co. 
Brown Alex. R. carpenter; Milan; rep; 
Meth ; from Penn. 



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Brown Jas. M. fanner; Milan; clem; Metli; 

from Penn. 
Brown Jno. O. farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Black 

Hawk ; rep ; Ind ; from England. 
Brenekle Joseph, mechanic ; Milan ; rep. 
Brown Oliver, carpenter; Milan; rep; Meth; 

from Penn. 
Brown M. J. carpenter; Milan; rep; Prot. 
Brown R. Ayers, carpenter; Milan; rep; 

Meth ; from Penn. 

Brown Wm. D. carpenter ; Milan ; rep ; Meth. 
Brown Wm. H. carpenter; Milan; rep; 
Meth ; from Penn. . 

Bruner Nicholas, shoemaker ; Milan ; rep ; 
Meth. 

Buck Geo. laborer ; Milan ; dem ; Meth. 
Buck Geo. H. laborer; P.O.Milan; Lib; 
born 111. 

BUFFIIM AI.M05f A. Farmer; Sec. 
30; p. O. Black Hawk; born in Knox Co., 
Aug. 2G_, 1849; came to this Co. in 1854; 
Rep; Lib; rents of A. Weaver 140 acres; 
son of Seth R. and Henrietta (Atwood) 
Buftum; Mrs. Butium was Amanda 
Weaver, daughter of Abraham and Mary 
(Eakins) ; married Jan. 1, 1873; she was 
born Nov. 18, 1851 ; they have one son 
Este E., born March 14, 1874. 

Buffum Hiram W. laborer ; Milan ; dem ; 
Prot. 

Burrowes Jas. E. stone mason ; Milan ; dem ; 
Ind. 

BURTOX ISAAC S. Contract Build- 
er; Milan; born in Portland, N. Y., July 
25, 1835; came to this Co. in 18G4; Rep; 
Ind; owns town property valued at $1,000, 
and 160 acres of laud in Kansas ; has fol- 
lowed mechanical jobbing and bridge 
building for thirty years ; married Grace, 
daughter of Daniel Gilman, of Boston; 
has two children by tirst wife— Nancy, 
daughter of Elihu Root, of Crawford Co., 
Penn.— Ida May, born Aug. 21, 1858, and 
Harry E , Nov. 21, 1862. 

Butts Chas. A. painter ; Milan ; rep ; Ind. 

CAMPBELL WM. stone mason; Milan; 
dem; Prot. 
Cannam Burman, laborer; Milan ; rep ; Prot; 

from England. 
Chaney Frank, cooper ; Milan ; rep ; Meth ; 

from Ohio. 
Chaney Isaac, cooper; Milan; rep; Meth; 
from Ohio. 

CHAXXON WII.I.IAM W. Drug- 
gist; ]\[ilan; born in London, Eng., May 
23, 1847 ; came to this Co. in 1869 ; Rep ; 
Epis; owns stock of drugs valued at $2,- 
000; son of Wm. Channon and Faith 
Charity (Cochran), who came to the 
United States in 1851 and 1852, and 
now living in Rock Island; name of wife 
was Lucy, daughter of E. P. and Eliza 



Reynolds, also of Rock Island ; she was 

born Nov. 10, 1850; married Oct. 23, 1872; 

they have one son, C. Fred. C, born July 

25, 1875. 
Christy Daniel, miller ; dem ; Prot ; Penn. 
Clapp Wm. D. carpenter ; Milan ; rep ; Presb ; 

from Vermont. 
Clark Geo. farmer; Sec. 35; P.O.Milan; 

rep ; Epis ; from Ireland. 
Cleland David J. merchant; Milan; rep; 

Presb ; from Ohio. 
Cleland Jno. merchant; Milan; rep; Presb. 
Clippinger Geo. P. carpenter; Milan; rep; 

Presb; from Penn. 

CliOW EDWARD S. Dealer in 
Groceries and Confectionery ; Milan ; born 
in Pittsburgh, Pa., Oct. 20, 1811; Rep; 
Presb; owns town property valued at $3,- 
000; son of James B., of Pittsburgh, and 
^Nancy Culbertson, of Shippingburg, Pa.; 
lived at New Castle six years, then came 
to this Co., in 1853; name of wife was 
Margaret, daughter of Samuel and Catha- 
rine Fleming; she was born in Westmore- 
land Co., Pa., Aug. 20, 1820 ; married July 
1, 1839; they have six children: Catha- 
rine L., Sarah A., Edward C, James L., 
Mary J., and Ella. 

Clow Jas. clerk with his father ; rep ; Presb ; 
from Pennsylvania. 

Conway Jas. teaming; P. O. Milan; dem; 
Cath ; from Ireland. 

Cook Arch'd, wagon maker ; dem ; Presb ; 
from Scotland. 

Cook J Vance, stock-dealer; P. O.Milan; 
rep ; Presb ; from Pennsylvania. 

C005f DAVID, Farmer; Sec. 26; P. 
O. Milan; born in Indiana Co., Pa., June 
6, 1849 ; came to this Co. in 1865 ; Rep ; 
Meth ; rents 160 acres of J. Dickson ; son 
of H. M. Coon, from Armstrong Co., Pa., 
and Catharine Leutz, living in this town ; 
have six brothers and two sisters living; 
Mrs. Coon was Anna, daughter of James 
and Rebecca Brown, born Dec. 25, 1849; 
married Jan. 26, 1876; has one daughter 
by a former husband, born May 9, 1873. 

Coon H. M. Farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Black 
Hawk; rep; Meth; from Peun.sylvania. 

Coon Michael, tenant; Sec. 29; P. O. Black 
Hawk; rep; Meth; from Pennsylvania. 

COOX M. li. Farmer; Sec. 29; P. O. 
Black Hawk; born in Jefferson Co., Pa., 
March 3, 1843 ; came to this Co. in 1865 ; 
Rep ; INIeth ; rents 800 acres of th'e Hender- 
son estate ; son of Harrison M. and Cath- 
arine Leutz; they were born 1812 and 
1810; Mr. Coon enlisted in the 2d Batta- 
lion of Pennsylvania; was discharged, and 
re-enlisted in the 105th Pennsylvania Regi- 
ment, when his fiither and her brothers 
were in the battle of the Wilderness ; all 
were honorably discharged at the expira- 
tion of service ; name of wife was Mary 



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Roberts, born April 23, 1848; married 
Nov. 14, 18G7; have four children, Vir- 
ginia Belle, Effie Jane, Harry M., and 
Walter B. ; one deceased. 

Copley Jno. laborer ; Milan ; dem ; Meth ; 
from New York. 

Cornish Jas. A. laborer; Milan; dem; Meth. 

Cornish , mechanic in factory; Milan; 

rep; Meth. 

Corson xVndrew, laborer; Milan; dem; Prot; 
from Pennsylvania. 

Corson Frank, stonemason; Milan; dem; 
Prot. 

Coulter A. laborer; Milan; rep; Prot. 

Crawford Th OS. miller at Milan Mills; rep; 
Meth ; from Ireland. 

Crist Dan'l, Sec. 16; P. O. Milan; dem; Lib; 
from Iowa. 

Crist Wm. farmer ; Sec.lG ; P.O. Milan ; dem ; 
Lib ; from Indiana. 

DAVIS D. CHA8. clerk; Milan; dem; 
Presb ; from Pennsylvania. 
Davis G. Jno. tenant on Harris' farm ; dem ; 

Presb. 
Davis Oran W. Davis House ; rep ; Prot ; 

from New York. 
Daxon Bernard, teaming ; Milan ; dem ; Cath ; 

born Illinois. 
Daxon Samuel, teaming ; Milan ; dem ; Cath ; 

born Illinois. 

DIBBJGRN CHAS. H. Hardware 
and Implement Dealer ; Milan ; born in 
Keil, Holstein, Germany, Oct. 15, 1840; 
came to this Co. in 1851; Rep; Cong; left 
Germany with his parents for the United 
States in 1847, and settled in Scott Co., la. ; 
volunteered in Co. C. of the 6Gth Illinois 
Regiment, under Colonel Birge; was in 
the battles of Fort Donelson, Pittsburg 
Landing, Corinth, and in General Sher- 
man's campaign to the sea; discharged at 
Atlanta, Ga., Sept., 1864; married Miss 
Maggie Davis, of Moline, Feb. 3, 1865; 
she was born Feb. 2, 1842 ; have one son, 
Henry S., born Nov. 7, 1865. 

Dickson Geo. M. paper mnfr ; Milan. 

Dickson Jas. farmer; Sec. 26; P. O. Milan; 
dem; Presb; from Pennsylvania. 

Dickson Jas. K. farmer; Sec. 26; P. O. Mi- 
lan ; dem ; Presb. 

DICKSOHf COL.. JOHX, Retired; 
P. O. Milan ; born in Erie Co., Pa., Feb. 
6, 1813; came to this Co. in 1844; Dem; 
Presb ; owns 300 acs, value, $30,000 ; son 
of William Dickson, of this place; mar- 
ried Elizabeth, daughter of Joseph Alex- 
ander, of Canonsburg, Pa., Oct. 25, 1836; 
she died Feb. 17, 1871, leaving four chil- 
dren, Mary E., wife of F. N. Young; 
George M., Anna E., she married H. W. 
Haislip, and died May 28, 1875 ; Susan D., 
died April 5, 1874. 



Dickson Wm. farmer; dem; Presb; born 111. 
Dilley Wm. H. H. bakery; Milan; rep; 

Meth ; from Virginia. 
Dilts David, carpenter; P. O. Milan; rep; 

Meth. 
Dilts Gilbert, carpenter ; rep ; Prot. 
Dilts Jas. carpenter ; P. O. Milan ; ind ; Meth. 

DONAHUE READMAX, Farmer 
and Stock Raiser; P. O. Black Hawk; 
born in County Kildare, Ireland, 1831 ; 
came to this Co. 1857 ; Dem ; Cath ; owns 
120 acres, value, $5,000; also property in 
Milan, value $1,000; son of Lawrence and 
Mary (Conner) Donahue, of Ireland; Mr. 
Donahue lived eight years in New Yoik, 
previous to coming to this Co. ; name of 
wife was Margaret Mern, of same place ; 
she was born in 1830; married March 1, 
1854 ; have three adopted children, 
Thomas, born June 29, 1862; William, 
Sept. 15, 1864; Edward Mern, March, 
1867. 

Donner Jacob, Sec. 31 ; P. O. Black Hawk ; 
rep; Luth ; born Illinois. 

Donner Sam'l, farmer; Sec. 31; P. O. Black 
Hawk ; rep ; Luth ; from Switzerland. 

Donoho Michael, farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Mi- 
lan; dem; Cath; from Ireland. 

I>4>X!SEE AIIOITSTUS H. Carpen- 
ter; Milan; born in Stark Co., O., May 
22, 1847; came to this Co. 1849; Rep; 
Ind ; owns town property valued at $500 ; 
son of Cornwall Doxsee, of this Co. ; vol- 
unteered in Co. G., 126th Illinois Regi- 
ment, under Colonel Whitney; name of 
wife was Ann Crummy, of Ireland; mar- 
ried Dec. 7, 1873 ; she was born May 26, 
1857 ; have two children, James H., born 
Feb. 14, 1874; Sarah E., March 1, 1877. 

Dremer Jno. F. fruit grower; Milan; rej); 
Meth ; fi'om Pennsylvania. 

Duffia W. P. druggist; Milan; rep; Ind; 
from New York. 

Dunker Henry, harness-maker ; rep ; Prot. 

EISENHARDT AUGUST, harness- 
maker ; rep ; Prot ; from Germany. 
Evans Thos. J. carpenter; Milan; rep; 

Prot; from England. 
Everhart Andrew, paper making; dem; 
Meth ; from Pennsylvania. 

FEETER EOlllS, Farmer; Sec. 31 ; 
P. O. Black Hawk; born in the State 
of Hesse Darmstadt, Germany, Jan., 1828; 
Rep; Luth; owns 61 acres, value, $3,000; 
son of Church Ludwic and Elizabeth Fel- 
ter; name of wife was Catharine, daughter 
of Francis and Elizabeth EUer; the form- 
er was a Merchant Tailor; the latter a 
practising Physician; Mrs. Felter was 
born Nov. 27, 1828; married April, 1853; 
have one son, Louis Henry, born Feb. 16, 
1860. 



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Fiiris Wm. tailor ; clem ; Presb. 

Fislier Heury, laborer ; Milan ; clem ; Prot. 

Fitzsimmous Ash, laborer; Milan; rep; 

Prot; from Pennsylvania. 
Fitzsimmons Chas. W. stonemason; Milan; 

rep ; Prot ; from Pennsylvania. 
Fitzsimmous Dan'l, laborer; Milan; rep; 

Prot; from Pennsylvania. 
Fitzgerald David, farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. 

Milan; dem; Cath; from Ireland. 
Fitzsimmons Wm. stonemason ; P. O. Milan ; 

rep ; Prot ; from Pennsylvania. 
Foster Sam'l S. farmer; Sec. 29; P. O. Black 

Hawk ; rep ; Ind ; from New Jersey. 
Francis Wm. farmer; Sec. 29; P. O. Milan; 

ind; Metli; from New York. 
Frysinger Benj. distiller; Milan; dem; Ind; 

from jMaryland. 
Frysinger Wm. B. distiller; Milan; dem; 

Ind ; from ]\Iaryland. 

GALE WM. R. laborer ; Milan ; rep ; Prot ; 
from Maine. 
Gannon Jas. laborer; P. O. Milan; dem; 

Cath ; from Ireland. 
Gannon Thos. laborer ; Milan ; dem ; Cath ; 

from New York. 
Gilmcn-e And. book-keeper; Milan; Park 
House ; dem ; Presb ; from Pa. 

CJ1I.MORE JOHlf H. Pork Packing; 
firm of Freeman & Gilmore ; Milan ; born 
in Mercer Co., 111., Nov. 6, 1845 ; came to 
this Co. 1876; Rep; Presb; owns 120 acres 
Mrs. McLaughlin was daughter of the 
of land ; Sec. 23 ; value $7,200 ; son of Wm., 
who died Jan. 15, 1869, in 111., leaving seven 
children, George W., Sarah J. (wife of A. 
Frcmau), William H., James S., John H., 
Mary A. and Hugh. 

Gitt Calvin, painter; Milan; dem; Prot. 

Gitt Jacob, farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Milan; 
dem ; Meth ; from Tennessee. 

GOItl^E BEXJAMIX. Farmer; Sec. 
22; P. O. Milan; born in Wabash Co., 111., 
Oct. 17, 1813 ; came to this Co. May 26, 
1829; Rep; Lib; owns 191 acres of land, 
value $10,000; son of George and Nancy 
(Arnold) Goble, both born in Kentucky, 
who settled in this State in 1811 ; Mr. Go- 
ble is the oldest American citizen born on 
Illinois soil now living, only ten or eleven 
land claims having been made prior to his 
claim in the vicinitj' of Rock Island; Mrs. 
Goble was daughter of Joshua and Eliza- 
beth (Wiscaver) Vandrufl"; married Aug. 
22, 1833, by Joel AVells, Jr. ; have ten chil- 
dren living, Emaline, Jesse, Vester, Ru- 
kesy, Gemenmes, Barbara A., Merritt, 
Ferel and Angeline. 

Goble Ferrell, farmer; Sec. 23; P. O. Milan; 
rep ; Lib ; born Henry Co. 

Goble Merritt, farmer; Milan; rep; Meth. 

Goldsmith Wm. shoemaker; Milan; dem; 
Presb ; from Germany. 



Graham Robt. laborer Milan Paper Mill ; 

dem ; Prot. 
Green Albert, laborer ; Milan ; dem ; Prot ; 

from England. 

HAINES HARLEY, farmer; Sec. 20; P. 
O. Milan ; rep ; Meth. 

Haines Norval, tenant; P. O. Milan; rep; 
Meth ; born Illinois. 

Haislip Henry W. implement dealer; Milan ; 
dem ; Presb ; from Virginia. 

Haislip Jos. B. painter; Milan; dem; Bapt; 
from Maryland. 

Hammond Samuel, engineer; Milan; dem; 
Prot; from N. Y. 

Harris Chas. farmer; Sec. 37; P.O.Milan; 
dem ; Meth ; from New York. 

Harris Frank H. farmer; Sec. 27; P. O. Mi- 
lan ; dem ; Meth ; from New York. 

Hartman C. C. farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Milan; 
dem ; Ind. 

Hartman S. F. farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Milan; 

dem; Ind; from Indiana. 
Hatfield W. H. carpenter; Milan; dem; 

Bapt ; from Kentucky. 

Hay ford Riley, railroad agent; Milan; rep; 
Ind ; from New York. 

Hayford Wm. D. carpenter; Milan; rep; 

Ind. 
Heflin G. W. retired hotel keeper ; Milan ; 

rep ; Meth ; from Kentucky. 
Heverling Frederick H. laborer ; dem ; Ind ; 

from Penn. 
Heverling Peter Jacob, barber ; Milan ; dem ; 

Prot. 
Holmes Thos. laborer ; rep ; Presb. 

HOXEBfS OUSTAVUS H. Tinner 
and Post-master ; Milan ; born in Bidiefell, 
Prussia, Nov. 8, 1832 ; came to the Unitecl 
States in 1838, and to this Co. in 1855; 
Rep; Presb; owns town property, value 
$3,000; son of Frederick W. and Hannah 
(Queenstett) of Penn.; lived 16 years in 
Penn., 1 year in Chicago and Morris ; mar- 
ried Amelia E., daughter of Elias and Re- 
becca Clippenger. Sept. 23, 1856; she was 
born March 15, 1834, at Massillou, Ohio; 
have seven children, Rebecca J., Mary E., 
Hattie A., Lizzie G., Agnes L., Frederick 
W. and Hugh B. 

Honens Wm. D. hardware dealer; Milan; 
rep; Presb; from Prussia. 

HOOVER JOSEPH, Farmer; Sec. 
31 ; P. O. Milan ; born in Clearfield Co., 
Penn., June 15, 1815 ; came to this Co. in 
1843 ; Rep • Ind ; owns 53 acres of land, 
value $2,000; son of John and Nancy 
(Collins) Hoover, the son of Martin, who 
was the son John from Germany ; married 
Nancy, daughter of Peter and Nancy 
(Ashenfelter), July 12, 1839; she was born 
in York, Penn., July 16, 1817; have seven 
children living, Eliza B., born Feb. 25, 
1843; Reuben A., Jan. 22, 1845; Anna M., 



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Oct. 1, 1848; Caroline S., Feb. 7, 1850; Syl- 
vessa E., May 3fi, 1853; Lorenzo, Feb. 26, 
1855 ; Emma F., Feb. 8, 1860 ; Joseph, the 
eldest died in the army, Nov. 19, 1862. 

Hoover L. D. farmer ; ind ; from Penn. 

Hoover Lorenzo, Sec. 31 ; P. O. Milan ; rep ; 
Ind. 

Hoover Z. L. engineer; Sec. 32; P. O. Milan; 
rep ; Lib ; from Penu. 

HOPPER OLIVER D. Horticultu- 
ralist; Sec. 20; Milan; born in Steuben 
Co., N. Y., Nov. 13, 1823; came to this Co. 
in 1857; Dem; Ind; owns 30 acres, value 
$3,000; son of Ephraim and Sally (Den- 
nis) Hopper, of N. Y. ; name of wife was 
Emily, daughter of Joseph and Thusaj- 
WhitVord; she was born Aug. 31, 1835; 
married Jan. 9, 1852; have nine children, 
Viola, born Jan. 28, 1855; Emma, Aug. 
31, 1858; Lucretia, Feb. 20, 1860; Joseph 
E., Feb. 13, 1863 ; Louisa, Jan. 20,1865; 
Eliza E., Sept. 8, 1869; Willis, April 10, 
1871; Garnet U., Nov. 1, 1874; Grace, Jan. 
17, 1876. 

Hunter J. Alex, carpenter; Milan; rep; 
Meth. 

HUYETT I. Surgeon and Physician; 
Milan ; born in Penn., Sept. 11, 1820; came 
to this Co. in 1848; Presb; graduated at 
Philadelphia in 1843; entered the army in 
1862, as Surgeon 93d 111. Inf. ; engaged 
professionally for the last 37 years. 

JOHNSON ALBERT, farmer; Sec. 16; P. 
O. Milan; rep; Meth. 

Johnson M. T. farmer; Sec. 24; P.O.Milan; 
rep ; Meth ; from New York. 

JEXKI:^^S MRS. THOS. Horticul- 
turalist; Sec. 34; P. O. Milan; born in Co. 
Kent, England, 1825; came to this Co. in 
1865 ; Epis ; owns 10 acres of land, value 
$2,000. Mr. Jenkins was born in Brom- 
ley, Co. Kent, England, 1831 ; came to the 
United States in 1854; lived in New Ha- 
ven, Conn., one year, in Ohio ten years; 
was married by the Rev. H. M. Villiers, 
Rector of St. George Church, Bloomsbury, 
London, Sept. 25, 1853 ; died Feb. 21, 1877, 
leaving four children, Sarah J. (wife of 
J. L. Freeman), Hattie A., Frederick IL, 
Emily M.; have lost one son and one 
daughter. 

JOHXSTOK" JAMES, Merchant and 
Custom Milling; Milan; born in Coal 
Island Mills, Co. Tyrone, Ireland ; came to 
this Co. in 1850; Rep; Epis; owns the Mi- 
lan Mills. 

Johnston J. C. miller; Milan; rep; Epis; 
born Illinois. 

Johnston Jos. M. farmer; Sec. 35; P. O. Mi- 
lan; rep; Epis; from Ireland. 

Johnston Samuel M. farmer ; Sec. 27 ; P. O. 
Milan; rep; Epis; from Ireland. 

Johnston Thos. miller; Milan; rep; Epis; 
from Missouri. 



Johnston Thos. Y. farmer; Sec. 25; P.O. 

Milan ; rep ; Meth ; from Ireland. 
Johnston Wm. miller; Milan; rep; Epis; 

born Illinois. 

KAMP B. C. shoemaker; Milan; dem; 
Lib ; from Germany. 
Kane Thos. farmer; Sec. 20; P.O.Milan; 
dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. 

KEELER GEO. Groceries, and Miller 
by trade; Milan; born in Caloonay, Sligo, 
Ireland, May 31, 1835 ; came to the United 
States in 1847 ; lived in Cincinnati, Ohio, 
three years, Buffalo, N. Y., five years, then 
moved to this Co. ; Dem ; Epis ; owns town 
property, value $15,000; married Miss 
Ellen Holland, June 18, 1854, in Buffalo; 
she was born in Cork, Ireland, in 1834; 
have one daughter, Margaret C, born 
April, 1859. 

Kennedy Walter, saloon; Milan ; rep; Lib; 
from Ireland. 

Kerr Chas. farmer ; P. O. Milan ; dem ; Presb ; 
from Penn. 

Kerr Frank, school teacher; Milan; dem; 
Presb; from Penn. 

Kerr Thos. farmer ; P. O. Milan ; dem ; Presb ; 
from Penn. 

Kerr Wm. retired; P. O. Milan; Presb; 
from Penn. 

KYTE CHAS. E. Farmer; Sec. 26; 
P. O. Milan; born in Sullivan Co., N. Y., 
Oct. 1,1839; came to this Co. in 1859; 
Ind; Presb; owns 80 acres of land, value 
$4,800; son of Rev. Felix Kyte, from Eng- 
land, and Eliza Kregier, of New York 
City ; Mr. Kyte has been pastor over the 
Cumberland Church in New York forty- 
live years; Mr. Chas. E. vol. in Co. E, 28th 
Reg. I. of Iowa, under Col. Miller; was in 
thirteen battles, among which were Cham- 
pion Hill and the siege of Vicksburg, the 
Mississippi, Winchester, and Cedar Creek, 
Va. ; name of wife was Sarah, daughter of 
A. A. and Hannah (Hunsaker) Crouch, 
born Dec. 7, 1845; married Sept. 12, 1866; 
have two children, Charles Colonv, born 
Oct. 31, 1868; John Felix, Sept. 5, 1875; 
one daughter deceased. 

LAFFERTY ROBT., Milan ; rep ; Meth ; 
from Penn. 

Laflin Arthur, school teacher; Milan; rep; 
Presb; born Illinois. 

Laflin Lark E. laborer; P.O.Milan; rep; 
Presb; born Illinois. 

Laflin Thos. farmer; Sec. 36; P. O. Milan; 
rep; Prot; born Illinois. 

Lambert Samuel B. Avagon maker; Milan; 
rep ; Meth ; from Penn. 

Lewis Geo. millwright; Milan; rep; Presb. 

Lickefelt Fredk. farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Mi- 
lan ; dem ; Meth ; from Germany. 

Lindsay J. S. carpenter; Milan; rep; Presb. 



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LIKKEi^ETT FRAI^fZ, Farmer; 
Sec. 88; P.O. Milan; born in Hanover, 
Prussia, March 3, 1828; came to this Co. 
in 1857 ; Dem ; Metli ; owns 400 acres of 
land, value $20,000 ; lived two years oppo- 
site St. Louis, then came to this Co; name 
of wife was Christina Gildmeaker, of 
Brunswick; she was born Aug. 14, 1819; 
married May 29, 1853 ; Mrs. Liekefett has 
two children by her first husband, Fred- 
erick Mavers, Elizabeth H., born July 3, 
1846; Frederick C, Nov. 28, 1848. 

LloydDavid J. farmer; Sec. 25; P. O. Mi- 
lan ; dem ; settler of 1840 in this Co. 

Lord Sylvester, undertaker ; dem ; Lib ; Me. 

MCCARTNEY CHAS. laborer; Milan; 
dem; Ind. 

McCartney Hugh, shoemaker ; Milan ; dem ; 
Prot. 

McCarty N. carpenter; Milan; rep; Meth; 
from Penn. 

McCartney Samuel, laborer; P. O. Milan; 
dem ; Prot ; born Illinois. 

McConuell J. F. farmer; Sec. 36; P. O. Mi- 
lan ; dem ; Presb. 

McConnell Jno., Sr., farmer; Sec. 36; P. O. 
Milan ; dem ; Presb. 

McCounellJno. farmer ; Sec. 36; P. O.Mi- 
lan; rep; Presb; from Ireland. 

McConnell Samuel, farmer; Sec. 36; P. O. 
Milan ; dem ; Presb ; from Ireland. 

McConuell Wm. retired; Sec. 36; P. O. Mi- 
lan ; rep ; Presb ; from Ireland. 

McCO:SfNEIiIi WM. F. Farmer; Sec. 
84; P. O. Milan; born in Co. Donegal, Ire- 
land, Dec. 19, 1816; came to this country 
in 1841 ; Rep; Meth; owns 140 acres of 
land, value $7,000; lived in Penn. 11 years, 
in Ohio 11 years ; came to this Co. in 1868 ; 
name of wife was Margaret Jane Lytle, of 
Penn ; married Dec. 18, 1849 ; have four 
children, Buena Vista, born Sept. 10, 1850; 
James F., Aug. 25, 1855 ; Luzerne, Dec. 2, 
1860 ; Adie, Sept. 4, 1867. 

McConnell Wm. T. farmer; Sec. 36; P. O. 
Milan ; dem ; Presb ; from Ireland. 

McFarlaud Wm. bakery ; Milan; rep ; Prot. 

McLain Alonzo. stock dealer ; Milan ; rep ; 
Prot; born Illinois. 

McLaughlin Joseph A., Sec. 16 ; P. O. Milan ; 
dem ; Presb ; from Penn. 

Mci.aitohi.i:n mrs. raijdai. 

Retired; Sec. 16; P. O.Milan; born in 
Huntington Co., Penn., May 28, 1822 ; came 
to this Co. in 1850 ; Presb ; owns 106 acres 
of land, value $5,300; Mr. McLaughlin 
was born in Indiana Co., Penn., June 7, 
1817; married in Penn., Oct. 18, 1842; he 
died March 8, 1861, on the Big Island; 
Mrs. McLaughlin was daughter of the 
late Hon. Joseph Adams, formerly of 
Penn. ; have ten children, Joseph A., Isa- 
bella (wife of J. D. Laflerty), Charles B., 



George A., James F., William Y., Lewis 
H., Cyrus D., Walter L. and Mary E. 

McLaughlin Wm. Y., Milan ; rep ; Presb ; 
born on Big Island. 

McMichael Geo. W. boot and shoe dealer; 
Milan ; rep ; Meth ; from Penn. 

McMichael J. K. tenant ; Sec. 25 ; P. O. Mi- 
lan ; rep ; Meth ; from Penn. 

McShane Jas. farmer; P.O.Milan; dem; 
Cath; from Ireland. 

Magee Felix, engineer Paper Mill; Milan; 
dem; Cath. 

Matthews David, fiirmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Mi- 
lan; rep; Presb; born Illinois. 

Matthews J. S. farmer; Sec. 34; P.O. Milan; 
rep; Presb; from Penn. 

Matthews Tho.s. W. farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. 
Milan; rep; Presb; ffcm Penn. 

Meehen Jno. laborer ; dem ; Cath ;. Ireland. 

Meehen Joseph, peddler ; dem ; Cath ; Ire. 

Meehen Michael, farmer; Sec. 23; Milan; 
dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. 

Milstead Wm. Y. laborer; Milan; dem; 
Meth; from Maryland. 

Mulhall Wm. laborer ; dem ; Cath ; Ireland. 

Murphy Jas. laborer ; dem ; Cath ; Ireland. 

NARRAMORE H.J. stone mason; Mi- 
lan ; dem ; Prot. 
Noerr Rev. M., Presb. clergyman; Milan. 
Norton Jno. tenant; Sec. 31; P. O.Milan; 
dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. 



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LSON OSCAR, laborer; rep; P. O. Mi- 
lan ; Luth ; from Sweden. 
Olson Peter, laborer; Milan; rep; Luth 

from Sweden. 
O'Neal Arthur, blacksmith; Milan; dem 
Prot; from Ireland. 

Owens Alex, carpenter; Milan; rep; Presb 
from Ireland. 

PALMER ADAM, farmer; Sec. 85; P. O. 
Milan; rep; Meth; from Penn. 
Palmer Daniel F. saloon ; Milan ; dem ; Prot ; 

from Virginia. 
Palmer Geo. laborer; Milan; rep; Meth; 

from Penn. 
Palmer Isaac, teamster; Milan; rep; Meth. 
Palmer Jas. Sec. 35 ; P. O. Milan ; rep ; Meth ; 
from Penn. 

Palmer J. R. laborer ; Milan ; rep ; Meth ; 
from Penn. 

PETERSOX LAWRENCE, Farm- 
er; Sec. 34; P. O. Milan; born in Skorrea, 
Sweden, March 19, 1838; came to this Co, 
in 1858; Rep; Bapt; owns 160 acres of 
land, value $8,000 ; son of Peter and Car- 
rie (Lawson) Peterson ; came direct from 
Sweden to Moline; have lived on this farm 
five years; name of wife was Augusta, 
daughter of Peter and Nordell, of llock 



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Island ; she was born Aug. 5, 1834 ; mar- 
ried March 9, 18G1 ; have seven children, 
Oscar A., Fanny J., Ileadly R., Matilda J., 
Lydia L., Lawrence and Minnie A. 

Peterson Nels, carpenter ; Milan ; dera ; Lutli ; 
from Sweden. 

Pinkley Daniel, retired ; Milan ; rep ; U. B. ; 
from Penn. 

Pinkley H. C. stone mason; Milan; rep; 
Meth ; from Indiana. 

Pmkley O. V. miller; Milan; rep; Prot. 

Post Jas. carpenter; Milan; rep; Presb; 
from New Jersey. 

Pullman Jas. B. cotton mill ; Milan ; rep ; 
Prot. 

RAMSAY B. F. foreman Paper Mill, 
Milan; dem; Prot. 
RathboneE. laborer; Milan; rep; Meth; 111. 
Remington F. F. paper maker ; Milan ; rep ; 

Prot. 
Revor Andi-ew, carpenter ; Milan ; dem ; Prot. 
Riley Jas. laborer; dem; Cath; Ireland. 

ROBERTS ED^Vi:Sf, Farmer; Sec. 
24; P. O. Milan; born in Mercer Co., 111., 
April 22, 1850; came to this Co. in 1859; 
Dem ; Presb ; rents of his father 80 acres ; 
sou of John and Mary, of the city of Rock 
Island; married Frances E., daughter of 
George and Jane Barber, of Rock Island, 
Oct. 13, 1875 ; she was born Oct. 6, 1849, 
in Brooklyn, N. Y. 

Roberts Stephen, laborer; Milan; dem; Ind; 
from Indiana. 

Rohan Jas. mason ; Milan ; dem ; Cath ; Ire. 

Rouse Ellis, farmer; Sec. 31; P. O. Black 
Hawk ; rep ; Meth. 

ROrSE MRS. EZRA D. Farmer; 
Sec. 21 ; P. O. Black Hawk ; born in Cha- 
tauqua Co., N. Y., April 22, 1819; came to 
this Co. in 1860 ; Meth ; estate of 130 acres, 
valued at $6,000 ; Mrs. Rouse was daugh- 
ter of Aude and Abiah Noble ; they died 
in 1869 and 1867 ; she was married June 
13, 1841 ; moved to Ohio in 1843, to Mich- 
igan in 1846, to Iowa in 1858 ; Mr. Rouse 
was son of Abel and Abiah, was born 
March 25, 1818, and died Oct. 20, 1864, 
leaving four children : Mary, born Sept. 
28, 1844; Ellis M., Julv 31, 1849; Francis 
N., April 15, 1852; Emma M., June 10, 
1861. 

Rouse Frank, farmer; Sec. 31; P. O. Black 
Hawk ; rep ; Meth. 

Rout David, teamster; Milan; dem; Ind. 

Ruge Wm. saloon; Milan; rep; Lib; Ger. 

Ryan Lawrence, laborer ; Milan ; dem ; Cath ; 
from Ireland. 

SAULPAUGH L. E. farmer; Sec. 31 ; P. 
O. Black Hawk; dem; Chris; N. Y. 
Saunders G. W. blacksmith ; Milan ; Ind ; 
from England. 



Schooley Saml. laborer; Milan; rep; Prot; 

from Indiana. 
Schuck Henry, farmer; P. O. Milan; rep. 
Schuck W. H. tenant; Sec. 22; P. O. Milan; 

rep ; Meth ; from Rock Island. 

SCHUCK Mil. Farmer; Sec. 16; P. 
O. Milan; born in Prussia, June 26, 1818; 
came to this Co. in May, 1837 ; Rep ; Meth ; 
owns 80 acres of laud, valued at $4,000 ; 
has four brothers and five sisters in this 
country; parents both died in Germany; 
name of wife was Catharine Miller, born 
in Bedford Co., Pa., Aug. 4, 1826; she 
died Feb. 21, 1873, leaving ten children: 
Ann Elizabeth, Mary K., Caroline, Wil- 
liam H., Henry, Dennis, Frederic, Dora, 
John, and Hattie. 

SCHWEXXINGER JOHX, Farm- 
er; Sec. 26; P.O.Milan; born in Ober- 
dorf, Wurtemberg, Germany, Oct. 30, 
1824; came to this Co. in 1856; Ind; 
Chris ; owns 120 acres land, valued at $7,- 
000 ; married Christina Storrle, March 3, 
1850; she Avas daughter of Jacob and 
Christina, ofWeler, Germany; was born 
March 19, 1822 ; lived in New York about 
nine years before coming to this Co. ; they 
have four children : Francis M., born Jan. 
27, 1851; Benjamin E., July 3, 1854; 
George W., Jan. 25, 1857; Fannie Ida 
May, April 23, 1861. 

Shank Jno. laborer; Milan ; dem; Cath. 

Sheldon Jas. retired Methodist preacher ; P. 
O. Milan; rep. 

Shellman Fred, blacksmith; Milan; dem; 
Lib ; from Germany. 

SHIKSTROM FRAXKEIJf M. 

Farmer; Sec. 16; P.O.Milan; born in 
Henry Co., 111., Feb. 6, 1849; came to this 
Co. in 1850; works his father's farm of 
125 acres, valued at $6,000 ; Rep ; Meth ; son 
of Magnus and Mary (Wallberg) Shin- 
strom, who came to the United States in 
1848, from Linkoping, Sweden, in a small 
sailing vessel; was seven weeks on the 
ocean ; has one sister, who was born in 
Sweden, May 8, 1846, and married John 
P. Anderson, March 1, 1865 ; now living 
in Burt Co., Nebraska. 

Shinstrom Magnus, farmer; Sec. 16; Milan; 
rep ; Meth ; from Sweden. 

Shippey E. laborer; Milan; rep; Prot. 

Shires Thos. carpenter; Milan; rep; Meth. 

SMITH JXO. S. Painter; cor Grant 
and 5th st, Milan ; born in Columbia Co., 
Penn., March 5, 1829 ; came to this Co. 
April 9, 1858; Rep; Ind; owns house and 
lot valued at $1,000; wife was Nancy C. 
Clarke, who was born in same Co., in 
September, 1831; married July 4, 1850; 
nine children ; five boys and one girl liv- 
ing; enlisted Aug. 5, 1862, in 93d Regt. I. 
V. I., Co. A; was in 15tli A. C, under 
Grant; was at the siege of Vicksburg; 
discharged Aug. 14, 1863, on account of 
disability. 








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Smith S. laborer; Milan; rep; Pi'ot. 
Spencer E. G. livery man; Milan; dem; 
Prot; from N. Y. 

SPEXCER SAUIi, Farmer; Sec. 30; 
P. O.. Black Hawk; born in Darke Co., O., 
Oct. 14, 1883 ; came to this Co. in 1865 ; 
Kep ; Univ ; rents 140 acres of land ot A. 
Weaver; son of Anderson and Sallj' E. 
(Hill) Spencer, of Ohio; Mr. Spencer vol- 
imteered in Co. B, 152d Regt. Ohio Natl. 
Guards, under Col. D. Putnam ; was on a 
flying march down the Shenandoah Val- 
ley for thirty days without rest ; name of 
wife was Delila, daughter of Abraham 
and Mary Weaver, of fhis Co. ; was born 
in Darke Co., O., Jan. 31, 1838; married 
June 28, 1868; they have three children: 
Esquan, born Feb. 23, 1869; Ladessa, 
April 28, 1870; Elsie, Jan. 7, 1877. 

Spencer Thos. C. miller; Milan; dem; Prot. 

STBAYER ABRAHAM, Retired; 
Milan; born in York Co., Penn., Sept. 2, 
1822; came to this Co. in 1868; Dem; 
Luth ; son of Andrew, whose father came 
to the United States from Germany, and 
Catharine (Schafler), of Pa. ; volunteered 
in Co. D, 17th Iowa Regt., under Colonel 
Rankin ; Mrs. Strayer, Harriet A., was 
daughter of Samuel and Sarah Howard ; 
born in England, April 30, 1829 ; married 
June 10, 1847 ; they have eight children 
living: Louis B., born Ai;g. 17, 1848; 
Franklin, Sept. 26, 1853 ; Mary E., Nov. 3, 
1855; John H., March 17, 1858; George 
W., Nov. 30, 1862; Martha E., Dec.l, 
1866 ; Flora A., July 28, 1869 ; Rosabell, 
Aug. 23, 1872. 

Strayer Frank, mason ; Milan ; dem ; Prot ; 
from Penn. 

Sydnor Geo. R. clerk ; Milan ; dem ; Meth. 

TAYS JxiS. laborer ; Milan ; dem ; Presb ; 
from Ireland. 

Thompson Dudley, miller; Milan; rep; 
Meth ; from Penn. 

Thompson Rev. Jas. Methodist minister; Mi- 
lan ; rep ; from Ohio. 

Thompson J. C. Milan House; rep; Meth; 
from Penn. 

Thompson Spencer, laborer; Milan; rep; 
Meth. 

Tillman A. O. jeweler; Milan; dem; Prot. 

Tillman H. R. blacksmith; Milan; dem; 
Prot. 

Tindall Frank, farmer; Sec. 20; P.O.Milan; 
rep ; Meth ; from Rock Island. 

TIXDAEE ISAMITEE T. Farmer; 
Sec. 20; P.O.Milan; born in this Co., 
Feb. 21, 1845 ; Rep ; Meth : farms 160 acres ; 
son of John, who was the son of Elijah, of 
Worcester Co., Md., and Elizabeth (Croi)- 
per) Tindall, of Md., who came to this 
Co. in 1838; the latter died Dec. 4, 1876; 
married Louisa, daughter of John and 
Margaret Bridgford, of this Co., Dec. 12, 



1871; she was born Feb. 19, 1844; they 
have three children : Albert, born Jan. 12, 
1873; Elizabeth, June 29, 1875; Laura 
May, jMarch 21, 1877. 

Tompkins H. farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Milan; 

dem; Lib; from N. Y. 
Treman A. pork packing; Milan; dem. 
Treman John E. railroad agent; P. O. Black 

Hawk ; rep ; Meth ; from England. 

TRITTEL WIIiHEEM, Farmer; 
Sec. 31 ; P. O. Milan ; born in Wenze, 
Germany, Nov. 6, 1840; came to this Co. 
in 1869 ; Luth ; owns 52 acres of land, valued 
at |1,000; son of Henry Joachim and 
Mary (Daries) Trittel ; lived three years in 
Burlington, Iowa, then came to this Co. ; 
name of wife was Dorothea Jacoby; born 
in same town ; was married in Feb., 1872. 

Tush Geo. farmer; Sec. 29; P. O. Milan; 
dem; Prot. 

Tuttle Jesse, farmer; Sec. 29; P. O. Milan; 
dem ; Lib ; from Ohio. 

VANDRUFF JACOB, f;u-mer; Sec. 15; 
P.O.Milan; dem; Meth; from Penn. 

VA^^DERVEER JOHX, Farmer; 
Sees. 19 and 24; P. O. Andalusia; born in 
Warren Co., O., Sept. 16, 1823 ; came to this 
Co. in 1856 ; Rep ; Bapt ; owns 255 acres, 
value, $12,000; son of Benjamin and Jane, 
of Ohio, deceased in 1874 and 1876; livecl 
in Dark Co., O., then came to this Co. ; 
married Delila, daughter of Benjamin and 
Elizabeth Eakins, Aug. 11, 1844; she was 
born Nov. 7, 1824; have nine children, 
Benjamin A., born July 22, 1848; Sarah 
J., Aug. 21, 1849; Mary, June 25, 1852; 
John H., Aug. 24, 1853 ; Lydia M., April 
5,1855; William I., July " 11, 1859; Ann 
C, Sept. 10, 1861 ; Elmer E., Sept. 13, 1864; 
Frank L., Jan. 19, 1869. 

Vanderveer John H. fiirmer ; Sec. 31 ; rep ; 
Bapt; from Ohio. 

Vetter Peter, farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Milan; 
Presb; from Germany. 

WALLACE WM. "J. Justice of the 
Peace; Milan; rep; Presb; Penn. 
Walsh David, farmer; Sec. 29; P. O. Milan; 

dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. 
Warren Dennis, farmer ; Sec. 29 ; P. O. Black 
Hawk ; rep ; Univ ; from New York. 

Weaver Isaac, blacksmith; Milan; rep; 

Meth. 
Weaver A. 

Weinberger And. tenant; Sec. 30; P. O. Mi- 
lan ; dem ; Luth ; from Germany. 

Whitehead Ira G. carpenter; Milan; rep; 
Presb; from Ohio. 

Whitehead Ira L. hotel keeper; Milan 

House ; rep ; from New Jersey. 
Whitehead Silas, carpenter; Milan; rep; 

JMeth ; from New Jersey. 

WIEOEEE AXTOX, Farmer; Sec. 
25 ; P. O. Milan ; born in Baden, Germany, 

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BIOGKAPHICAL DIRECTORY OF 



Dec. 3, 1846 ; came to this Co. 1871 ; Dem ; 
Ind; owns 80 acres of land, value, $3,500; 
son of Antou, of Germany; Mr. Wiegle 
enlisted in the 32d Rcg'ment Indiana 
Volunteers, Aug. 24, 1861 ; was out tlirce 
years; was in fifteen closely contested bat- 
tles, among which were Shiloh, Corinth, 
Danville iind Stone River, Tenn.; was 
wounded at the latter, being under Gen- 
eral McCook, who pursued General Bragg 
six weeks, and drove him into the Wild 
Cat Mountains ; name of wife was Mary 
Beck, born Sept. 26, 1851; married May 
1, 1872; have two children living, John 
F., born Aug. 1, 1873; Mary Ann, June 
17, 1875. 

Wilhite Jno. laborer; Milan; dem; Prot. 

Wilhite Wm. laborer; Milan; dem; Prot. 

Williams Abijah, farmer; Sec. 31; P. O. 
Black Hawk ; rep ; Bapt ; from Mass. 

Williams David, laborer; Milan; dem; 
Meth. 

Williams David A. laborer; Milan; dem; 
Meth. 

Wilson Jacob, laborer; Milan; rep; Prot. . 

Winter J. L. farmer; P. O. Milan; dem; 
Ind ; from Germany. 

YOUNG FRANK N. agricultural imple- 
ment dealer; Milan; dem; Presb; Md. 
Y0II:NG ^WIL-IilAM, General Mer- 
chandise; Milan; born in Charles Co., 



Md., April 23,1822; Ind; Meth; sou of 
the Rev. Noble Young (of the Episcopal 
Church) and Sarah M. (Franklin); Rev. 
Ml'. Young emigrated to the United States 
with his brother James in 1801 ; settled in 
Maryland; died, leaving five children, 
James, Sarah E., William, Jane E., and 
Frances N. ; Mr. Wm. Young married 
Sarah R. Garner, April 19, 1842; she was 
also a native of Maryland ; born Nov. 39, 
1H23. 

ZAHN JOHN, farmer; Sec. 36; P. O. Mi- 
lan ; rep ; Meth ; born Illinois. 

Zalm Philip, laborer; Milan; rep; Meth; 
born Illinois. 

ZKITSCHEL. FREI>KRICK, 

Farmer; Sec. 31 ; P. O. Milan; born in 
Grabsdorf, Saxony, Feb. 5, 1827; came to 
this County m 1856; Rep; Lutli ; owns 93 
acres of land, value, |3,000; son of Wil- 
liam and Theresa (Shermer) Zeitschel; 
name of wife was Theresa, daughter of 
Gottlob and Theresa Krug ; she was 
born in Prussia, March 27, 1837; mar- 
ried Dec. 2, 1863; have Iwo children, 
Minnie T., born July 9, 1871; Frederick 
S., Feb. 17, 1876 ; Mrs. Zeitschel has four 
children by her first husband, A. Zeitschel, 
who died Nov. 2, 1862 ; Charles A., born 
May 6, 1855; Edward, July 14, 1857; Clara 
M., Sept. 8, 1859; Sarah O., Aug. 19, 1863. 



MILAN BUSINESS DIRECTORY. 



JStfrtOil Isaac S. Master Mechanic; 
Contractor of Bridges; Mill Build- 
ing and House Moving. 

Channon Wm. W. Druggist and 
Book Store. 

Clew JE. S. Dealer in Groceries, 
Confectionery, Tobacco and Choice 
Cigars. 

Dihbern C. H. & Co, Dealers 
in Agricultural Implements, Hard- 
ware, Stoves and Tinware. 

Do.jree Auf/nsttis H. Carpenter. 

Jlofiens G. W. Post Master; 
Dealer in Stoves and Manufacturer 
of Tinware; also Dealer in Station- 
ery, News Papers, Lamps and 
Chimneys, Cigars, Tobacco, and 
Smokers' Articles, etc., in Post- 
Office Building. 



ELayett J. Physician and Surgeon. 

Jolinston Jafries tC* Sons, 

Merchants and Custom Milling. 

Keeler Geovf/e, Dealer in all kinds 
of Groceries, Garden Seeds and 
Feed; also City Weigh Master. 

SitUfJi Jno. S. Painter, Cor. Grant 
and Fifth streets. 

Tmnan & Gil more, Packers 
and Wholesale Provision Dealers; 
Fresh Beef, Corned Beef, Sugar 
Cured Hams, Dried Beef, Breakfast 
Bacon, Shoulders, Tongues, etc.; 
Hides and Pelts bought and sold. 

Yoatlff Wm. Dealer in Dry Goods, 
Groceries, Hardware, Queensware, 
Boots & Shoes, Ready-made Cloth- 
ing, Hats, Caps, and Furniture. 



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385 



CORDOVA TOWNSHIP. 



ABBOTT ISAAC, retired; P.O. Cordova; 
rep ; from Peunsylviinia. 

ABBOTT THK«I>«RE, Attorney 
at Law ; Cordova ; born in N. J. in 1888; 
came to this Co. in 1870; owns lots, etc., 
valued at $1,000; admitted to practice in 
N. J. as Attorney in 1804, as Counsellor in 
1867, and commenced practice in 111. in 
1871 ; has had offices of Supervisor, Town 
Clerk, and Member of the Board of Edu- 
cation ; was Sergeant in (itli N. J. V. I., 
Co. H ; served two years ; married Sarah 
A. Shepherd, of N. J., in 18G0; one girl, 
Viola G. 

Adams Bethuel, farmer; Sec. 8; P. O. Cor- 
dova; rep; from Pennsylvania. 

Adams Enoch E. farmer ; Sec. 5 ; P.O. Albany ; 
rep; 52 acres, |2,000; New Hampshire. 

Adams G. W. T. farmer, with father ; Sec. 5 ; 
P. O. Albany; rep; from Indiana. 

Adams John Q. painter ; Cordova ; rep ; Bapt ; 
owns house and lot, value $1,500; Indiana. 

Adams Samuel, speculator; Cordova; rep; 
owns interest in estate of $3,000; Illinois. 

Ague Seymour; farmer; Sec. 31; P. O. Cor- 
dova; rep; from Ohio. 

Ai'nistrong Jas. M. farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. 
Cordova; rep; 120 acres, $6,000; fromN.Y. 

Ashford Jas. P. tinner; Cordova; dem; from 
Virginia. 

Atkinson Thos. rents farm ; P. O. Cordova ; 
rep; Bapt; from Pennsylvania. 

Avery Geo. Hiram, laborer; P. O. Cordova; 
dem ; owns house and lot, $400 ; N. Y. 

Averill Geo. J. rents farm of Wm. G. Mar- 
shall ; P. O. Cordova ; from Ohio. 

BAKER LEANDER, farmer, works 
father's farm; Sec. 19; P. O. Cordova. 

Baxendale Wm. farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Cor- 
dova; rep; owns 58 acres; fi"om England. 

Baxter Albert G. retired; P. O. Cordova; 
dem ; Meth ; 40 acres, $2,000 ; New York. 

BKACH CHARIiES,Retired Farmer ; 
Sec. 18; P. O. Cordova; born in England 
in 1799; came to this Co. in 1847; "Rep; 
Chris; owns 240 acres land, value $4,000; 
married Susan Corbin, of England, in 
1824; she died in 1864; married Mrs. 
Eliza Beach, of England, in 1865, for 
second wife. 

Bell Charles E. laborer; P. O. Cordova; rep; 
owns house and lot, $400 ; from Penn. 

Bennett F. C. expressman; Cordova; rep; 
owns house and lot, val. $800 ; from Eng. 

Beuway A. L. farmer; Sec. 17; P.O. Cor- 
dova ; rep ; from New York. 

BOIilXfcJER ABRAHAM, Dealer 
in Agricultural Implements; Cordova; 
born in Penn. in 1829 ; came to this Co. in 



1857; Rep; owns house, lots, etc., value 

$400 ; has been Collector for three years ; 

re-elected for 1877; married Johanna L. 

Rathbun, of 111., in I860; three children, 

Albert S., George E., and Clyde M. 
Boston Jas. C. laborer; P. O. Cordova; dem; 

owTis house and lot, value $300. 
Bray Hilau, expressman ; Cordova ; dem ; 

Meth ; owns house and lot, $350 ; N. Y. 
Brink Geo. W. rents farm ; Sec. 29 ; P. O. 

Cordova ; rep ; from New Jersey. 
Brown I. II. farmer; P. O. Cordova; rep; 

Bapt ; 490 acres ; from New York. 
Brown Samuel A.farmer,rents of Hempstead ; 

P. O. Cordova; rep; from Ohio. 
Bryan George, stone-mason ; Cordova ; rep ; 

Meth ; owns house and lot, $500 ; Ohio. 
Bryan Jeremiah, carpenter ; Cordova ; rep ; 

from Ohio. 
Buchanan Jas. farmer ; P. O. Cordova ; rep ; 

born Rock Island Co. 
Buchanan Lewis, carpenter; Cordova; rep; 

from Pennsylvania. 
Buchanan Wm. carpenter; Sec. 30; P.O. Cor- 
dova; rep; 2}£ acres, house and lot, $1,000. 
Butcher Theo. laborer; P. O. Cordova; dem; 

owns house and lot, $300 ; from Virginia. 

CANSDALE JOHN, laborer; P. O. Cor- 
dova; rep; house and lot, $400; Eng. 
Cansdale Wm. H. laborer; P. O. Cordova; 

rep.; from New York. 
Carey Thomas, laborer; P.O. Cordova; dem; 

Cath ; from Ireland. 
Carter W. G. farm laborer; P.O.Cordova; 

dem. 
Church Albert, farmer; P. O. Cordova; dem; 

from New York. 

Church M. B. retired; P. O. Cordova; dem; 
from N. Y. 

Cox Chas. teamster; P. O. Cordova; rep; 

from New York. 
Cox Isaac, laborer; P. O. Cordova; dem; 

from New York. 
Cox Sylvenus, teamster ; P.O. Cordova; dem; 

owns house and lot, value $200; from Va. 
Cole F. W. ticket agt. W. U. R.R. ; P. O. Cor- 
dova ; rep ; from Boston. 
Co upton Banner, rents farm; P.O. Cordova; 

dem ; trom New Jersey. 
Cool Albert, farmer, rents of mother; Sec. 

29; P. O. Cordova; born Rock Island Co. 
Cool Edward, farmer, with father; Sec. 33; 

P. O. Cordova; dem; Bapt; born Illinois. 

CO«I. ISAAC, Farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. 
Cordova; born in N. J. in 1822; came to 
this Co. in 1838; Dem; owns 200 acres 
land, value $10,000; married Nancy J. 



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BIOGKAPHICAL DIEECTOKY OF 



Hatcher, of Ky., in 1861 ; three children, 
Amanda E., M:'uy E. and Annie G. 

Cool Jared L. farmer; Sec. 32; P. O. Cor- 
dova; dem; Bapt; 310 acres, $15,000; N.J. 

Cool Jonathan, Sr. farmer; Sec. 33; P- O. 
Cordova; dem; 310 acres, $15,000; N. J. 

COOLi J., Jr. General Merchant; Cor- 
dova ; born in N. J. m 1833 ; came to tliis 
Co. in 1838; Kep; Bapt; owns 69 acres 
land, house, lot, etc., value $10,000 ; elected 
Supervisor for 1877; married Julia Ann 
Withrow, of 111., in 1856; four children, 
"Willie, Frank S., Maijgie L. and Phoebe 
Altha. 

Cool Mrs. Mary E. farmer, widow of Stout 
Cool; P. O. Cordova; 160 acres, $8,000. 

Cool R. C. former; P. O. Cordova; rep; owns 
80 acres, value $4,000; born New Jersey. 

Cool Theodore, former, with his mother ; Sec. 
33; P. O. Cordova; dem; 240 acs., $13,000. 

Cronan John P. quarryman ; P. O. Cordova ; 
dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. 

Crosby A. B. farmer, works for father; Sec. 
4; P. O. Cordova; rep; Bapt; born Illinois 

Crosby Mrs. Elizal)eth, widow; P.O. Cor- 
dova; estate of 1,000 acres, value $30,000. 

Crosby Horace, farmer, works on estate ; P. 
O. Cordova; rep; Bapt; born 111. 

Cummings R. S. carpenter; Cordova; rep; 
owns house and lot, $800 ; from Maine. 

DEAMGEO. W. painter; Cordova; rep; 
owns house and lot, value $600. 
Dean Isaac N. farmer; rents of Wm. G. 

Marshall; Sec. 39; P. O. Cordova; rep. 
Dent Richard, laborer; Cordova; dem ; Cath ; 
from Ireland. 

DEYOt: PRATT, Farmer and Stock 
Raiser; Sec. 15; P. O. Cordova; boru in 
' Green Co., N. Y., in 1833 ; came to this Co. 
in I860; Dem; owns 383 acres land, value 
$30,000; married Maria A. Schermerhorn, 
of N. Y., in 1856; four children, Celia, 
Sarah C, Kittie and George P. 

Dorst Conrad,boot and shoe maker ; Cordova ; 
rep ; 80 acres, value $2,000 ; Germany. 

Drennan John L. farmer; Sec. 3; P. O. 
Albany; rep; 100 acres, value $5,000. 

Durant Henrj% laborer; P.O. Cordova; dem; 
from Ohio. 

EARHART WM. laborer; P.O. Cordova; 
dem ; Cath ; from German}^ 

Elliott Theo. F. boot and shoe maker; Cor- 
dova; rep; from Kentucky. 

Ellis Chas. R. W. farmer, on the estate ; Sec. 
22; P.O. Cordova; rep; 300 acres, $15,000. 

Ellis H. P. farmer; P. O. Cordova; rep; from 
New York. 

Ellis Mrs. Marv A. widow of Robert D. ; P. 
O. Cordova; i^OO acres in estate, val. $9,000. 

Elton Rev.E. N. Bajit. minister; P. O. Cor- 
dova ; rep ; Bapt ; from Kentucky. 



Enright Timothy, farmer, rents of I. Thomp- 
son; Sec. 21; P. O. Cordova; dem; Cath. 

FARLEY THOS. section boss W. V. R. 
R. ; Cordova ; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. 

Farrcll Wm. R. R. laborer; P. O. Cordova; 
dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. 

Field Solomon, farmer ; Sec. 20 ; P. O. Cor- 
dovo; dem; 160 acres, value $8,000; N. Y. 

Fisher Henry, laborer; P. O. Cordova; rep; 
house and lot, value $250 ; from N. Y. 

Fisher Simpson, laborer; P. O. Cordova; 
dem; from New Jersey. 

Forsyth Jasper, farmer ; Sec. 17; P.O.Cor- 
dova ; rep ; 40 acres, value $2,000 ; N. J. 

Furbush Jno. C. farmer, rents of Dr. Hoke ; 
Sec. 20; P. O. Cordova; dem; Maine. 

GAGER GEO. H. lilacksmith ; P. O. Cor- 
dova ; rep ; from New York. 

GEORG£ CHAS. Farmer and Stock 
Raiser, also R. R. Contractor ; Sec. 34 ; P. 
O. Albany; born in Boston, Mass., 1841 ; 
came to this Co. 1870; Rep; owns 115 
acres of land and improvements, value 
$7,000; married Martha 31. Rice, of 111., 
in 1866 ; three children, named Maud Etta, 
King Andrew and Earl Backelber. 

George King ; R. R. contractor ; P.O. Albany ; 
rep ; boru Illinois. 

Gll^PI^f JOHlf, Farmer; Sec. 36; P. 
O.Cordova; born in Ohio, 1825; Dem; 
owns 130 acres land, value $6,000; married 
Mary Ann Bates, of Ohio, in 1846; one 
boy, named William R. 

Gilpin Wm. R. farmer with father, John; 
Sec. 26 ; P. O. Cordova ; dem ; from Ohio. 

Glasscock Jno. K. farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. 
Cordova; rep; 240 acres, value $12,000; O. 

Goodwin L. B. farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Cor- 
dova; rep; 80 acres, value $4,000. 

Green Jas. miner; P. O. Cordova; dem ; from 
New Jersey. 

Grenell R. M. farmer; Sec. 29; P.O.Cor- 
dova; dem; Bapt; 70 acres, value $3,500. 

Guinu Jno., R. R. laborer; P. O. Cordova; 
dem; house and lot, value $150; Ireland. 

Guinn Wm. laborer; P. O.Cordova; dem; 
from Ireland. 

HAINES ABEL, laborer; P. O. Cordova; 
dem ; from Ohio. 
Haines Stanton, laborer; P. O. Cordova; 
dem ; from Ohio. 

HAIili FREDERICK A. Physi- 
cian and Surgeon; Cordova; born in New 
York, 1848; came to this Co. in 1872; Rep; 
graduated at Albany, N. Y., 1873; prac- 
ticed in Bellevue Hospital, N. Y., also con- 
nected with the Albany Hospital, N. Y.; 
married Lucy Hendricks, of New York, 
in 1874. 

Hamblin A. F. retired; P. O. Cordova; rep; 
born Illinois. 



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387 



Hamerly Frauk, wheelwright; Cordova; 

deiu. 
Heaay Win. C. stone mason ; Cordova ; dem ; 

house and h)t, value $500 ; from Peuu. 

HEMPkSTEAD E. a. Farmer and 

Stock Raiser ; Sec. 37 ; P. O. Cordova ; born 

in N. Y., 1827 ; came to this Co. in 18()8 ; 

Rep; owns 500 acres hind, value $20,000; 

went into the 184th N. Y. Vol., Co. A, as 

private; promoted to First Lieut. ; served 

one year ; married Abbie J. Church, of N. 

Y., in 1853 ; one child, named Hattie I. 
Hoag Jno. J. farm laborer ; P. O. Cordova ; 

dem. 
Hoffman Henry, ferryman; P.O.Cordova; 

rep ; owns Y^ interest in steam ferry ; 111. 
Hoke Eugene, farmer with father; Sec. 80; 

P. O. Cordova; from Ohio. 
Hoke Jacob, M. D.; farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. 

Cordova; 1!)5 acres, value $12,000; Oliio. 
Hoke Solon B. farmer with father, Jacob; 

Sec. 30; P. O. Cordova; from Ohio. 
Hollenbeck M. retired; P.O. Cordova; dem; 

house and lot, val. $600; from New York. 
Hutr Geo. H. farm laborer; Sec. 2; P. O. 

Cordova; rep; from New Jersey. 
Hull H. H. wheelwright; Cordova; rep; 

house and lot, value $700; from Penn. 

Hlll.li SILAS, Farmer; Sec. 21; P. O. 
Cordova; born in Penn., 1829; came to 
tliis Co. in 1857 ; Rep ; owns 280 acres, 
value $10,000 ; married Sephroua E. Wil- 
liams, of HI., in 1852 ; five children, named 
Hougland H., Lizzie, Benj. W., Saloma 
and Electa. 

Hull Upson, farm laborer; P. O. Albany; 
dem ; from Pennsylvania. 

Humphrey E. retired ; P. O. Cordova ; rep ; 
house and lot, value $2,000; New Jersey. 

Hunt Edwin, horse-shoer; Cordova; rep. 

RISH DAYTON, carpenter and constable ; 
Cordova ; dem ; from New York. 

JOHNSON GEO. K. laborer; Sec. 31 ; P. 
O. Cordova; dem; Iiouse and lot, $700. 

JOHNSON J. T. Notion Merchant; 
Cordova; born in N. J. 1841 ; came to this 
Co. 1858; Dem; owns house, lot, etc., value 
$2,000; was Private in 9th I. V. C, Co. A, 
2J^ years; married Sarah L. Cool, of Rock 
Island Co., 111., in 1866; three children, 
named Louise Irene, Jerred Larison and 
Harry Stull. 

Johnson Robt. clerk; Cordova; rep; from 
Maine. 

JOHNSTON \VM. Mechanic and 
Millwriglit; Cordova; born in Penn., 1805; 
Rep; Bapt; owns 10 acres of land, house, 
lot, etc., value $2,000; has been Justice of 
Peace twelve years ; married Rebecca 
Ketcham, of N. J., in 1883; ten children, 
named Sarah Ann, Caroline, Libbie A., 
Matilda, Mary D., William K., Joseph H., 
John A., Ira S., and Charles C. 



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Johnston Wm. K. dentist and inventor; Cor- 
dova ; rep ; from New Jersey. 

KARR THOS. wagon mnfr; Cordova; 
dem; houses and lots, value $1,000. 

Ketchum Jno. J. farmer with father, Wm. ; 
Sec. 7; P. O. C(U-d()va; rep; from N. J. 

Ketchum Wm. farmer; Sec. 7; P. O. Cor- 
dova ; rep ; Bapt ; 400 acres ; born N. J. 1791 

Kirk John,laborer; P. O.Cordova; rep; from 
England. 

Knapper M. F. laborer; P. O. Cordova; rep; 
from Pennsylvania. 

LEANHART CHAS. fixrm laborer ; Sec. 
7; P. O. Cordova; dem; Cath ; Tenn. 
Leidy W. L. laborer; Sec. 31 ; P. O. Cordova; 
rep ; wife, one child ; from Penn. 

MoKAY F. M. principal IlighSclioo] ; 
Cordova; from Indiana. 
Marshall Andrew, farmer; Sec. 20; P. O.Cor 

duva; rep ; 130 acres, value $6,000. 
Marshall Ed, farmer, rents 80 acres of Phil- 
lips; P.O.Cordova; rep; born 111. 
Marshall Geo. farmer; Sec. 31; P.O.Cor- 
dova; rep; 154 acres, value $7,500; N. J. 

MARSHALL MRS. CHARITY 

Sec. 35; P. O. Cordova; willow of Henry, 
who died in 126th I. V. I. Co. G, 1864; was 
born in N. J., 1822; came to this Co. in 
1841; Rep; Bapt; married Charity Golden, 
of N.J. , in 1843; three children. Christian, 
Andrew and Katy; owns 500 acres land, 
value $25,000. 

MARSHALL HARMAN, Farmer 
and Stock Raiser ; Sec. 15 ; P. O. Cordova ; 
born in this Co. in 1845; Rep; Bapt; owns 
160 acres land, value $8,000; married Miss 
Virginia Hotf, of Menard (\)., 111., in 1868; 
three children, named Ettie, Nellie and 
Howard E. 

MARSHALL JOHN, Farmer and 
Stock Raiser; Sec. 34; Manufiicturer of 
Corn Shellers; P. O. Cordova; born in N. 
J. in 1819; came to this Co. in 1839; Rep; 
Bapt ; ow^ns 500 acres, valued at $25,000 ; 
married Mary E. Cool of N. J., in 1840 ; 
have ten children, names, Elizabeth, Chat- 
tie, Minnie, Harmon, Jerome, Samuel, 
John Edward, Jonathan, Robert, and Hor- 
ace. 

Marshall John, farmer, with his father ; Sec. 
34 ; P. O. Cordova ; rep ; Bapt ; born 111. 

Marshall Miss R. A. millinery, dress and 
cloak making ; Cordova ; owns house, &c. 

Marshall Samuel, farmer, with his father 
John; Sec. 34; P. O. Cordova; rep; Bapt. 

Marshall Wm. farmer; Sec. 5; P. O. Cordo- 
va; dem; owns 120 acres, value $4,800. 

MARSHALL W. G-. Grain and Stock 
Merchant; Cordova; born in N. J. in 1820; 
came to this Co. in 1839 ; Rep ; BajDt; owns 
520 acres, valued at $20,800 ; married Miss 
Catherine Phillips, of N. J., in 1847 ; she 



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died in 1856; married Miss Elizabetli 

Humplirey, of N. J., in 1857, for second 

wife. 
Marsliall Wm. L. farmer, rents of liis fatlier 

Geo. ; Sec. 31 ; P. O. Cordova; rep ; Illinois. 
Maxwell Ithamer, laborer; P. O. Cordova; 

dem; owns house and lots, value $1,000. 
Maj'dole J. L. laborer ; P. O. Cordova ; rep. 
Maynard A. laborer; P.O.Cordova; rep; 
I owns house and lot, value $1,000. 
Meyers Howard, druggist; Cordova; rep; 

owns property, value $5,000; trom Ohio. 
Miller C. H. cooper; Cordova; rcp; owns 

house and lot, value $600; from Germany. 
Milton Murphy, laborer; Cordova; dem. 

AYLOR ISAAC J. carpenter ; Cordova ; 
_ dem; owns house and lot, value $1,000. 

Nelson George W. livery stable; Cordova; 
dem. 



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NG JAMES, blacksmith ; Sec. 31 ; P. 
O. Cordova; dem; from Ohio. 

PARKER J. Y. retired fixrmer; Sec. 18; 
P. O. Cordova; rep; owns 31 acres. 
Parks Geo. laborer; P. O. Cordova; rep. 
Peterson Swan, laborer; P. O. Cordova; rep; 

born Sweden. 
Phillips Chas. retired; P. O. Cordova; dem; 

owns house, lot, &c., value $1,200; Eng'd. 
Phillips J. S. farmer ; Sec. 29 ; P. O. Cordova ; 

rep ; 80 acres, value $4,000 ; from N. J. 
Phillips Wm. B. farmer; Sec. 29; P. O. Cor- 
dova ; dem ; Meth ; 140 acres, value $7,000. 
Poston Samuel A. wheelwright; Cordova; 

dem ; owns house and lot, value $600. 
Prince Mrs. Eliza N., widow of Dr. Geo. K. ; 

P. O. Cordova; 172 acres, value $6,000. 
Pyle Samuel L. farmer; Sec. 29; P. O. Cor- 

doya ; dem ; 14 acres, house, lot, &c., $500. 

UICK H. C. ftirmer; Sec. 1; P. O. Cor- 
dova; dem; Meth; 120 acres, $4,800. 



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RAKE J. A. farm laborer; P. O. Cordo- 
va ; dem ; born N. J. 

BAKE JAC4>B F. Farmer and Stock 
Raiser; Sec. 20; P.O.Cordova; born in 
New Jersey in 1826 ; came to this Co. in 
1859; Dem; Meth; owns 80 acres of land, 
valued at $4,000 ; married Sarah A. Case, 
of N. J., in 1848; have three children, 
names, Jacob A., Mary and Matilda C. 

Rake J. H. farmer; Sec. 21; P. O. Cordova; 
dem; Meth; 120 acres, value $6,000; N. J. 

Ranibo James, farm laborer; P. O. Cordova; 
dem. 

Rathbun Guy W. farmer; Sec. 33 ; P. O. Cor- 
dova ; rep ; 480 acres, value $24,000. 

Rathbun II. W. druggist; Cordova; rep; 
owns house and lot, value $1,000; Canada. 

Raw.son Edwin J. farm laborer; P.O. Cor- 
dova; dem; born Illinois. 



Ray Chas. retired; P. O. Cordova; rep; from 
Pennsylvania. 

Reeves Frank, fiirmer, lives with his father, 
L. H. ; Sec. 29 ; P. O. Cordova ; rep ; Penn. 

Reeves L. H. farmer; Sec. 29; P. O. Cordova; 
rep; 180 acres, value $9,000; from Ohio. 

Reynolds Wm. farmer ; Sec. 4 ; P. O. Cordo- 
va; dem; Meth; 160 acres, value $6,400. 

Rice Curtis M. farmer ; Sec. 33 ; P. O. Albany ; 
rep ; 80 acres ; from New York. 

Rice Francis M. farmer, rents of Benj . Lamb ; 
P. O. Albany; rep; born Rock Island Co. 

Rider Daniel, rents farm; Sec. 20; P.O. Cor- 
dova; rep. 

Rider Milo J. farmer, rents of Adams ; Sec. 
3; P. O. Cordova; rep; from N. Y. 

Robinson Wm. farmer, rents of J. K. Glass- 
cock; P. O. Cordova; rep; Bapt; Ohio. 

Roll" Frederick C. farmer, with his father ; 
Sec. 33; P. O. Albany; rep; born Illinois. 

Rotl'Wm. P. farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Albany; 
280 acres, value $14,000; from New York. 

Runyan Aaron F. farmer, rents of M. Tuson, 
160 acres; P. O. Cordova; dem; N. J. 

S AFFORD MAYIIEW, laborer; P. O 
Cordova ; rep ; from New York. 
Sallows Charles, blacksmith ; Sec. 29; P.O. 

Cordova; dem; 60 acres, $3,000; Canada. 
Sells Jas. farmer; Sec. 35; P.O. Cordova; 

dem ; born Rock Island Co. 
Sexton J. R. farmer; Sec. 32; P. O. Cordova; 

rep ; 80 acres, house and lot, value $4,700. 
Shaw Frank, school teacher ; P. O. Cordova ; 

rep ; from Iowa. 
Shaw Philip J. retired; P.O.Cordova; rep; 

from Nova Scotia. 
Shew Capt. Wm. Justice of Peace ; Cordova ; 

dem ; Spiritualist. 

JSIBIiE A. J. General Merchant; Cor- 
dova ; born in Bradford Co., Penn., 1841 ; 
came to this Co. in 1866; rep; owns store, 
lot, &c., value $3,000; was private in 112th 
I. V. I., Co. H. ; promoted to Corporal ; 
served three years ; was Collector one year ; 
married Sarah E. Haynes, of Illinois, in 
1860; she died in 1876; have five children, 
names, Annis M., Chas. S. S., Clara L., 
Edwin D. and Eva M. 

Simpson Jas. farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Cordova; 
rep; 160 acres, value $8,000; from Penn. 

Sixbury Henry, laborer; P. O. Cordova. 

Slininger Geo. laborer; P. O. Cordova; dem; 
owns house and lots, value $400. 

Smith Aaron, laborer; P. O. Cordova; dem; 
from New Jersey. 

Smith M. Harry, tinner; P. O. Cordova; rep; 
born Port Byron, Illinois. 

Smith J. laborer; P. O. Cordova; dem; from 
New Jersey. 

Smith John E. farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Cor- 
dova ; rep ; Bapt ; 280 acres, value $14,000. 



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SPRAOIIE STEPHEN J. Farm- 
er; Sec. 4; P. O. Cordovii; born iu New 
York iu 1849 ; came to this County in 1876 ; 
Rep ; Bapt ; owus property, value, $1,000; 
married Clara Crosby, of Rock Island Co., 
111., in 1875. 

Stocum Hiram, laborer; P. O. Cordova; dem ; 
from New York. 

Stocum Samuel, hxl)orer; P. O. Cordova; 
dem ; from New York. 

Stout N. S. farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Cordova; 
dem; Chris; 40 acres, value $2,000; N. Y. 

Swallow Peter H. farmer, rents of Dexter; 
Sec. 83; P. O. Cordova; 80 acres, $4,000. 

TAVENER CHAS. B. farmer; Sec. 3:5;, 
P. O. Cordova; rep; 80 acs., val. $4,000. 

TERRY CHARIiES M. Farmer 
and Stock Raiser; Sec. 23; P. O. Cordova; 
born in New York, Oswego Co., in 1831 ; 
came to this Co. in 18(57 ; Rep ; Univ; owns 
145 acres, valued at $7,000 ; was in the 4th 
N. Y. Heavy Artillery, as Artisifer, three 
years; married Mary J. Case, ol N. Y., in 
1855 ; have one girl, name. Bertha A. 

Thompson Jas. saddler; Cordova; owns 
house and lot, value $1,000; Scotland. 

Trent Simond, farmer; Sec. 25; P.O. Cor- 
dova ; rep ; Bapt ; 300 acres, $1?,000 ; Ky. 

Tucker C C. laborer; rep. 

Tucker C. H. laborer ; P. O. Cordova ; rep. 

Tucker I. L. prop. Exchange Hotel ; Cor 
dova; from England. 

Tuller Henry C. painter; Cordova; dem; 
owns house and lot, value $100 ; Mass. 

Tuller Henry C, Jr. painter; Sec. 31; Cor- 
dova; rep; from Michigan. 

VANDEBURGH A. J. laborer; P. O. 
Cordova ; dem ; house, and 2 lots, $400. 
Vandeburgh Eder B. laborer; P. O. Cor- 
dova; dem; born Illinois. 
Vandeburgh E. B. laborer; P. O. Cordova; 
dem ; from New York. 

VAlfDEBlTR(,}H JOHN B. Car 

penter; P. O. Cordova; born in N. Y. in 
1834; came to this Co. in 1867; Dem; owns 
house, lots, etc., value $600; was Justice 
of Peace, Collector and Constable ; mar- 
ried Margaret Hunt, of England, in 1873 ; 
two children, William H. and Mary M. 

Vandeburgh Jt>lm P. carpenter; Cardova; 
dem ; house and lot, value $500; N. Y. 

Vangorder J. F. broom maker; Sec. 8; Cor- 
dova ; owns 80 acres, value $4,000. 

Van Horn James, retired; Sec. 29; P.O. Cor- 
dova ; owns 145 acres, $8,000 ; from Penn. 

ELSH Robert, laborer; P.O. Cordova; 
dem ; Cath ; owns house, $500 ; Ire. 

WEBSTER W. ». General Mer- 
chant; Cordova; born in this Co. in 1849; 
Dem; owns house, lot, etc., value $2,000; 
married Libbie A. Johnston, of this Co., 



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in 1870; two children, Ralph F. and 
Chas. W. 

Wendt Chas. fisherman; Cordova; rep; from 
Germany. 

Wendt John, laborer; P.O.Cordova; rep; 

owns house and lot, val. $500; Germany. 
Wendt Wm. laborer; P. O. (Cordova; rep; 

owns house and lot, val. $400; Germanj'. 

WHIT FORD O. X., P. M. and Gro- 
cer; Cordova; born in Vt. in 1823; came 
to this Co. in 1857; Rep; Adv; owns house, 
lot, etc., value $1,500; has been P. M. smce 
1871 ; married C. A. Spencer, of Vt. in 
1845; three children, Lucy L., Spencer J. 
.and Jennie M. 

Whitford S.J. clerk; Cordova; rep; from 

Vermont. 
Williams Daniel P. farmer; Sec. 3; P. O. 

Albany; dem; owns 297 acres, $15,000. 

^VILI^IAMS I. B. Farmer and Stock 
Raiser, Blooded Stock a specialty ; Sec. 10; 
P. (). Albany, Whiteside Co.; born in Pa 
in 182s ; came to this Co. in 1854; Rep; 
owns 400 acres land, value $16,000; mar- 
ried Malinda Hull, of Penn., in 1854; two 
children, Nettie and Charles H. 

Williams Robt. farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Cor- 
dova ; rep ; from England. 

Williamson John N. laborer; Sec. 31; P. O. 
Cordova; rep; Meth; house and lot, $500. 

WILHAMJSOX JACOB, Farmer 
and Stock Raiser; Sec. 17; P. O. Cordova; 
born in New York in 1817; came to this 
Co. in 1864 ; Rep ; owns 240 acres of land, 
value $12,000; married Sophia Ray, of 
N.Y., in 1843 ; two children, Dorothy A. 
and Cornelia. 

Wimer John, photographer; Sec. 31; Cor- 
dova ; dem ; Meth ; from Ohio. 

Wilson George W. retired; P. O. Cordova; 
rep; owns house and lot, $500; England. 

Wilson Philip, stone-mason; Cordova- owns 
lots, etc., value $1,200; born N. J. 

WII.SOXHOI.ME JOHN, Farmer; 
Sec. 3; P.O. Albany; born iu Eng. in 
1832; came to this Co. in 1850; Rep; 
Bapt; owns 120 acres land, value $6,000; 
was private in the 9th I. V. C, Co. M, for 
3 years ; married Harriet S. Fox, of Penn., 
in 1866 ; two boys, George E. and Wm. O. 

Woodbury George E. farmer ; Sec. 37 ; P. O. 
Cordova ; rep ; owns 240 acres, $3,000. 

Wooders JohnH. river pilot; P.O. Cordova; 
rep; owns house, etc., value, $1,200. 

Woolhiser C. farm laborer; Sec. 33; P. O. 
Cordova ; rep ; Meth ; from N. Y. 

WYNKOOP J. q. Lime Mnfr.; Cor- 
dova; born in N. Y. in 1835; came to this 
Co. m 1858; Rep ; Presb ; owns 160 acres 
land, value $10,000; married Miss Edith 
Reeve, of Phila., in 1863; four children, 
Edith S., Carrie S., George R. and Bertha 
SherriU. 



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Y( . 
dbva ; dein ; born this Co. 

Young Luke, luborer; P. O. Cordova; dem; 

born Illinois. 
Young Thomas K. retired; P. O. Cordova; 

repV Chris; owns house and lot, $600; Ky. 



ZIMMERMAN D. wagon mnfr.; Cor- 
dova; Ind; 5 acres,house and lot, $1,400- 
Zimmerman, "W. C. clerk; Cordova; dem; 

from Pennsylvania. 
Zimmerman Samuel, rents farm of C. Dorst ; 
Sec. 28; 80 acres, value $4,000. 



CORDOVA BUSINESS DIRECTORY. 



Abbott Theodore^ Attorney and 
Counsellor at Law, and Notar}^ Pub- 
lic ; personal attention given to all 
business entrusted to my care. 

MolifKiev A. Dealer in Agricultural 
Implements. 

Cool J., Jv. Banker and Dealer in 
General Merchandise ; exchange 
bought and sold on all accessible 
points. 

Hall F. A., M, X). Physician and 
Surgeon. 

Johnson J. J. Notions, Ribbons, 
Fancy Goods, Cigars, Spool Cotton, 
Bill Cap Paper, Ivory-tip Pencils, 
Rubber-tip Pencils, Belt Pins, 
Hosiery, Spruce Gum, Kerosene 
Gum, Violin Bridges, Jews-Harps. 

Marshall Jno. Proprietor, of 
"Marshall's Patent Corn Sheller." 
The capacity of the Machine for 
shelling good, dry corn is almost 
unlimited, often shelling three hun- 
dred and fifty bushels per hour, but 



usually about two thousand bushels 
per day, or all one set of hands can 
. handle. Price of Machines at shop: 
Portable Sheller, with Trucks and 
Carriers complete, ^425.00; Ware- 
house Sheller, !«<250.00. Price of 
Attachments — Trucks, ^50; PJleva- 
tor, '^55; Side-Carrier, ^o5; Cob- 
Stacker, *35. 

Marshall W. Q. General Stock 
and Grain Merchant. 

Hlble A, «/. Dealer in Groceries 
and Provisions, Hardware, Queens- 
ware, Glassware, Boots and Shoes, 
etc., etc. 

Webster W. D, Dealer in Drj 
Goods, Clothing, Hats and Caps, 
Boots and Shoes, ana Groceries. 

Whitforil O. JV., P. M. Dealer in 
Groceries, Provisions, Confection- 
ery, Stationery, Tobacco and Cigars. 

Wynh'OOp J. Q. Only Manufact- 
urer of Cordova White Lime. 




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BIOGRAPHICAL DIKECTOKY OF 



DRURY TOWNSHIR 



ANDERSON WM. farmer; Sec. 25; P. 
O. Ferdiuiind; rep;Dist. Colum. 

Anderson W. A. farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Mus- 
catine ; rep ; Bapt ; 54 acs, value $5,500. 

Anger Peter, laborer; Sec. 3; P. O. Drury; 
dem; Ind; 11 acres; from France. 

Anson Chas. farmer ; Sec. 6; P. O. Musca- 
tine; dem; Ind; share of estate; Iowa. 

Anson Geo. W. farmer; Sec. 6; P. O. Musca- 
tine; dem; Ind; share of estate; Iowa. 

Asa Elijah, retired; Sec. 10; P. O. Illinois 
City; dem; U. B. ; 10 acs, val. $300; Ohio. 

Asa Samuel, laborer; Sec. 5; P. O. Drury; 
rep ; Meth ; house and lot ; from Ohio. 

BALFOUR WALTER, farmer; Sec. 27; 
P. O. Muscatine; ind; 2G0 acs, $7,800. 

Ballard Mrs. Phffibe, Sec. 3; P. O. Illinois 
City; Ind; 160 acres, val. $4,000; N. Y. 

Ballou Pardon, boatman; Sec. 1; P. O.Mus- 
catine; rep; Ind; from Rhode Island. 

Barton Mrs. Eliza, Sec. 3 ; P. O. Drury ; Meth ; 
100 acres, value $1,500; from Kentucky. 

Beardsley Sam'l, farmer; Sec. 17; P. O. Mus- 
catine; rep; Bapt; 40 acs, $1,000; Penn. 

Beemy H. S. renter ; Sec. 22; P.O. Illinois 
City ; rep ; Ind ; from England. 

Belfour Walter, farmer; Sec. 36; P. O. Fer- 
dinand ; dem ; Ind ; from England. 

Bendle Joseph, potter ; Illinois City : rep ; 
Ind ; from Wisconsin. 

Bendel Leonard, potter; Sec. 1 ; P. O. Illinois 
City; rep; Ind; 44 acs, $1,200; France. 

Bennett Perry, teamster ; Sec. 1; P. O. Illi- 
nois City; dem; Ind; from Missouri. 

Benton J. K. blacksmith ; Sec. 36 ; P. O. Fer- 
dinand ; rep ; Ind ; from Penn. 

Biggins Richard, laborer ; Sec. 27 ; P. O. Mus- 
catine; dem; Ind; from England. 

Blair Nicholas, f;irmer; Sec. 3; P. O. Drury; 
dem; Ind; born Illinois. 

Blake Jno. laborer, lives with W. H. Wo- 
macks; rep; Ind; from Penn. 

BL.AXCHAR1> IIARSHAI.!^ V. 

Farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. Illinois City; born 
in Illinois City, March 15, 1852 ; Rep ; Ind ; 
14: of estate of $5,000; wife was Miss Sa- 
rah Vandolah, who was born in Muscatine 
Co., Iowa, Sept. 4, 1854; married Dec. 31, 
1872; two children, one boy and one girl. 

Boruir Jno. farmer; Sec. 34; P.O.Ferdi- 
nand; dem; Ind; 300 acs, $1,200; Tenu. 

Bowen Peter, farmer; Sec. 9; P. O. Drury; 
rep; Meth; from New Jersey. 

Bowser Jno. lives with Noah Bowser; P. O. 
Muscatine; dem; Ind; born Illinois. 

Bow.ser J. A. renter; Sec. 20; P. O. Musca- 
tine; rep; Ind; born Illinois. 



Bowser Noah, farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Musca- 
tine; dem; Ind; 49 acs, $1,470; Penn. 

Brewer Stephen, laborer; Sec. 10; P. O. Illi- 
nois City; rep; Ind; from Indiana. 

Brown Geo. E. fixrmer; Sec. 3; P. O. Illinois 
City ; dem ; Meth. 

Brown Henry, rents of B. Lequatte ; Sec. 7 ; 
P. O. Muscatine; rep; Ind; from Ind. 

Brown Rufus, renter; dem; Ind; from Ind. 

Brown Wm. G. farmer; Sec. 6; P. O. Mus- 
catine; rep; Ind; 480 acres, val. $6,000. 

Bruen Lewis, farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Copper 
Creek; deui; Ind; 666 acs, $19,980; Ky. 

Buckley Joseph, Sec. 36 ; P. O. Ferdinand ; 
dem ; Ind ; from New York. 

Butler Jno. collier; Sec. 5; P. O. Drury; 
rep ; Ind ; house and lot ; from Virginia. 

CARLISLE JOSEPH, teacher; Illinois 
City; rep; Meth; house and lot, $200. 

Carpenter Ino. farmer; Sec. 17; P. O. Mus- 
catine; rep; Ind; 40 acres, $1,500; Ky. 

Coleman Ed. laborer, lives with Jas. Hayes; 
dem ; Ind ; from New York. 

Coulter Wm. J. collier; Sec. 2; P. O. Illinois 
City; rep; Ind; 14 acres, $100; from Ohio. 

Coxon Joseph, coal miner; Illinois City; 
rep ; Meth ; from Penn. 

CRABTREE J. E. Farmer; Sec. 3; 
P. O. Drury ; born in West Virginia, Jan. 
18, 1834; came to this Co. in 1851; Rep; 
Ind. He enlisted Aug. 1, 1862, in the 
18th Iowa V. I. ; was discharged in 1864, 
and re-enlisted March 31, 1864, in the 9th 
I. Cavalry, served three years, discharged 
in 1865; wife was Ann J. Steckman, who 
was born in Virginia, Aug. 15, 1840; mar- 
ried July 8, 1858; six children, three boys, 
three girls. 

Crabtree Jno. H. potter; Illinois City; rep; 
Ind; born Illinois. 

Cunningham Geo. M. renter; Sec. 2; P. O. 
Illinois City; rep; Ind; born Illinois. 

DAVIS B. R. farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Mus- 
catine; dem; Cath ; from Ireland. 

Davis Henry, rents of Mrs. Reynolds ; Sec. 
8; P. O. Muscatine; rep; Ind; from Ohio. 

Davis Jesse, laborer; Illinois City; rep; Ind. 

Dawson Clifton, renter; Sec. 11; P. O. Illi- 
nois City; rejv, Ind; from Indiana. 

Deakman Chas. farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Mus- 
catine; rep; Meth; 80 acres, $1,600. 

Degraff Isaac, renter ; Sec. 36; P. O. Ferdi- 
nand ; rep ; Ind ; from New York. 

Demoss Leslie, lives with Peter Demoes; 
rep; Ind; born Illinois. 

Demoss Peter, Sec. 8; P. O. Muscatine; rep; 
Meth; 200 acs, $10,000; from Ohio. 



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Dillou Mrs. Elizabeth, Sec. 14; P. O. Illinois 
City ; ind ; 100 acs, $3,500 ; from Ky. 

DOlfXER JOHK, Fanner; Sec. 14; 
P. O. Illinois City; bom in Wurteniburg, 
Germany, Oct. 23, 1823; lived in Musca- 
tine fifteen years, and came to this Co. in 
1868; Kep; Meth; 320 acres, value $0,000; 
wife was Mar<^aret Braunwarth, who was 
born in the same place, Dec. 25, 1829 ; 
married March 11, 1855; live children, 
four boj's, one girl. 

Doty AV. W. laborer ; Sec. 2; P. O. Illinois 
City; dem; Ind; 20 acs, f400; from Ohio. 

DRUGG AXDREW, Farmer; Sec. 
17; P. O. Muscatine; born in Sweden, 
March 20, 1833; came to America in 1851, 
and to this Co. in 1857 ; Rep ; Bapt ; 482 
acs, value $8,870; is Overseer of Roads; 
wife was Louisa A. Holtn)an, who was 
born in Sweden, Oct. 17, 1840; married 
Jan. 22, 1859; six children, one boy and 
one girl living. 

Drury A. C. farmer; Sec. 31; P. O. Copper 
Creek; rep; Ind; 115 acs., $3,500; 111. 

Drury Mrs. Doratha, Sec. 31 ; P.O. Copper 
Creek; Meth; 300 acres, $5,600; N. C. 

Drury Eli, farmer and P. M. ; Sec. 3 ; P. O 
Drury; dem; Ind; 313 acres, $5,400. 

Drury Filmore, lives with Eli Drury; dem; 
Ind ; born Illinois. 

Drury Hardin, lives with Eli Drury; P. O. 
Drury; dem-; Meth. 

Drury Jas. farmer; Sec. 35; P.O. Ferdinand ; 
dem; Ind; 280 acres, $7,000; Indiana. 

Drury L. S. farmer ; Sec. 5 ; P. O. Drury ; 
rep; Ind; 425 acres, $2,750; born Illinois. 

Drury M. D. lives with his mother; Sec. 31 ; 
P. O. Copper Creek; rep; Ind; Illinois. 

Drury Oscar, farmer; Sec. 8; P.O. Drurv; 
dem; Ind; 120 acres, $2,400 ; born 111. ' 

Drury Silas, Sr. farmer; Sec. 20; P.O.Mus- 
catine; dem; Ind; 300 acres, $9,U00 ; Ohio. 

Drury Silas, Jr., lives with S. Drury, Sr. ; 
dem ; Ind ; born Illinois. 

DRURY S. R. Retired Merchant; P.O. 
Drury; born in Pickaway Co., Ohio, Dec. 
5, 1810; came to this Co. in 1835; Rep; 
Ind; 250 acres, value $7,500; wife was 
Mary A. Reed, born in Rush Co., Ind., 
Sept. 30, 1824; married Oct. 4, 1856; he 
has two children, one boy and one girl. 

Duncan Henry, renter; Sec. 20; P.O. Copper 
Creek ; rep ; Ind ; from low^a. 

Duncan John, works for Lewis Bruen; P.O. 

Illinois City; dem; Ind; from low^a. 
Dungan Jas. farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Illinois 

City; rep; Ind; 40 acres, $1,200; Ind. 

ELLSWORTH C. L. farmer; Sec. 25; P. 
O. Illinois City; rep; Bapt; 90, $3,500. 

ESSEX E. T. Farmer; Sec. 4; P. O. 
Drury; born in Franklin Co., Ohio, Sept. 
18, 1824; went to Peoria Co. Dec. 15, 1826 ; 
lived there 2J^ years; in Stark Co. six 



years, and came to this Co. in 1834; Dem; 

Ind ; 566 acres, value $20,000 ; wife was 

Miss Sarah Doty ; married June 4, 1845 ; 

five children, two boys and one girl living. 
Essex G. W. lives with his father ; Sec. 8 ; 

dem; Ind; born Illinois. 
Essex Jas. farmer; Sec. 8; P. O. Muscatine; 

dem ; Ind ; 160 acres, $6,000; Virginia. 
Essex John, blacksmith ; Sec. 17 ; P.O. Mus- 
catine; dem; Ind; born Illinois. 
Essex AViley, tanner; Sec. 3; P.O. Drury; 

dem ; Ind ; born Drury Tp. 
Evert Chas. hunter and trapper; Sec. 1 ; P.O. 

Illinois City ; dem ; Ind ; from Iowa. 
Evert R. M. hunter and trapper; Sec. 1; P.O. 

Illinois City; dem; Ind; from Iowa. 
Essex Mrs. Susan, Illinois City; U.B. ; house 

and tive acres, value $300; from Indiana. 

FALKNER PATRICK, farmer; Sec. 28; 
P.O. Copper Creek ; dem; Cath; Ire. 
Feldeman Plenry, farmer; Sec. 15; P.O. Mus- 
catine ; Meth ; 80 acres, $2,000 ; Germany. 
Foster Daniel, fanner; Sec. 5 ; P.O. Drury; 
dem; Ind; 40 acres, $1,200; born HI. 

FOSTER ISAAC, Retired; Sec. 5; 

P.O. Drury; born in England, March 21, 

1810; came to this Co. in 1850; Dem; Ind; 

10 acres, value $1,500; wife was Sarah 

McCly, born in Scotland, April, 1812; 

married in May, 1831 ; twelve children, 

four living. 
Foster Isaac C, Jr. farmer; Sec. 16; P.O. 

Muscatine ; dem ; Ind ; 40 acres, $1,000 ; la. 
Fotch Conrad, farmer; Sec. 13; P.O. Illinois 

City; Meth; 180 acres, $1,200; Switz'land. 

FOWLER DAlflEI., Farmer; Sec. 
27 ; P.O. Ferdinand ; born in Leeds, York- 
shire, Eug., Sept. 24, 1816 ; came to this 
Co. in 1854; Dem; Cath; 80 acres; wife 
was Mary A. James, born in Cork, Ire., 
May 1, 1«17; married Sept. 11, 1836; four 
boys and three girls living; was six months 
in the U.S. service as a Machinist, at Nash- 
ville, Tenn ; Thomas J. Fowler was born 
in Eng., April 14, 1844; was in the 6th 
Infantry of the Regular Army ; was with 
Custer in Dacotah; discharged just before 
the massacre of the latter ; owns 88 acres. 

Fowler John I. laborer, works for W. Price ; 
rep; Ind; from Brazil. 

Fox David, renter; Sec. 13; P.O. Illinois 

City ; rep ; Ind ; from Canada. 
Fox George, renter; Sec. 13; P.O. Illinois 

City ; rep ; Ind ; from Canada. 
Fox Samuel, farmer; Sec. 12; rep; Ind; 70 

acres, $1,000; from Canada. 
French G. E. laborer; Illinois City; rep; 

Bapt ; house and lot ; from Penn. 
Freyermuth Jacob, Sec. 15; P.O. Muscatine; 

rep ; Luth ; 160 acres, $4,800 ; Germany. 
Fulman Wm. renter; Sec. 24; P.O. Illinois 

City ; rep ; Meth ; Germany. 



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GAMBELL ELI, farmer; Sec. 28; P.O. 
Muscatine ; dem ; Bapl; 150 acs., $4,000. 
Garitty "r^os. works for Jas. Ilager; Ind; 
from iana. 

Garven John, farmer ; Sec. 30; P.O. Copper 
Creek ; dem ; Catli ; 100 acres, $200 ; Ire. 

GAY JAS. W. Collier; Sec. 5; P. O. 
Drury; born in Indiana, March 16, 1842; 
came to this Co. May 5, 1874; Ind; Ind; 
wife was Maggie H. Holland, born in 
Jackson Co., Va., Jan. 11, 1847 ; married 
Sept. 18, 1865 ; five children, two boys and 
two girls living; he enlisted April 5, 1861, 
in the ooth Ilcgt., Co. G, I.V.I. ; discharged 
Jan. 1, 1864 ; re-enlisted next day as vet- 
eran in same Regt. ; was promoted May 1, 
1862, to Corp., and Jan. 1, 1864, to Color 
S'gt. ; was in nineteen battles,among which 
were Shiloh, Corinth, Vicksburg, Mis- 
sionary Ridge; was wounded twice, and 
taken 'pi"isoner at Atlanta; discharged at 
Little Rock, Ark., Aug. 14, 1865. 

Garven Peter, tarmer; Sec. 16; P.O. Mus- 
catine; dem; Cath; 40 acres, $1,200; Ire. 

Gibson J. A. farmer; Sec. 22; P.O. Musca- 
tine; rep; Bapt; 40 acres, $1,200; Vt. 

Gidley Geo. lives with Wm. Gidley; P.O. 
Muscatine; rep; Ind; born Illinois. 

Gidley Wm. farmer; Sec. 20; P.O.Musca- 
tine; rep ; Ind ; 54 acres, $2,000; England. 

Gillett— , farmer; Sec. 7; P.O. Muscatine; 
rep; Ind; born Illinois. 

Grafi" Samuel, renter; Sec. 35; P.O. Ferdi- 
nand; dem; Ind; from Pennsylvania. 

AMMON GEO. laborer; Sec. 1; P.O. 
Illinois City; dem; Ind; Michigan. 

HAWl^OCK AM AW A, Farmer; Sec. 
12; P.O. Illinois City; born in Cayuga 
Co., N.Y., Oct. 11, 1823; came to this Co. 
May 6, 1877; Dem; Bapt; owns 60 acres, 
value $1,500; wife was Mrs. Sarah J. Wood, 
born in Wayne Co., Mich., Feb. 22, 1828; 
married April 8, 1875; eleven children, 
one boy and ten girls. 

Hampton J. B.; Sec. 30; P.O. Muscatine; 
rep; Ind; 600 acres, $15,000; born 111. 

Harbaugh John, farmer; Illinois City; rep; 
U.B.; "house and seven acres, $600; Ohio. 

HAWTHORNE R. A., M.D. Sec 

5; P.O. Muscatine; born in Miss., June 1, 
1829 ; came to this Co. in 1863 ; Rep ; Ind ; 
enlisted in the 19th Regt. Iowa I. V. in 
Aug., 1862, and was detailed to the med- 
ical department ; wife was Emily F. Dil- 
lon, born in Ky., Dec. 20, 1844 ; married 
Jan. 26, 1864 ; five children, one boy and 
four girls. 

Hayes Jas. farmer ; Sec. 21 ; P. O. Muscatine ; 
dem; Ind; 200 acs, value, $3,000; Ireland. 

Hayes Joseph, farmer; Sec. 35; P. O. Fer- 
dinand ; dem ; Ind ; 240 acs, $6,000 ; Penn. 

Ilecker Geo. farmer; Sec. 22: P. O. Illinois 
City; dem; U. B.; 160 acs, $3,000; Ger. 



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Hendricks Clarence, farmer; works for J. 
Essex; P. O. Muscatine; dem; Ind; 111. 

Heseman Christian, farmer; Sec. 36; P. O. 
Ferdinand ; rep ; Meth ; 174 acs, $6,960. 

Heseman Lewis, larmer; Sec. 36; P. O. Fer- 
dinand ; rep ; Meth ; born Illinois. 

Heser Peter, farmer; Sec. 17; P. O. Musca- 
tine ; rep ; Bapt ; from Ohio. 

Holtman F. O. rents ofDrugg; Sec. 20; P. 
O. Muscatine; rep; Ind; from Sweden. 

Holtnuin Joseph, rents of Drugg; P. O. Mus- 
catine; rep; Bapt; from Sweden. 

Holtman J. P. farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Mus- 
catine; rep; Bapt; 20 acs, $500; Sweden. 

Howard Burl, farmer; Sec. 14; P.O. Illi- 
nois City; rep; Ind; 120 acs, $2,400; 111. 

Howard I. H. clay-miner; Sec. 1; Illinois 
City; rep; Ind; 5 acs, value, $500; O. 

Howard Wm. laborer; lives with B. How- 
ard; P. O. Illinois City; rep; Ind; 111. 

Hudson Wm. retired; Sec. 22; P. O. Musca- 
tine ; dem ; Prot ; from England. 
Hunter Wm. farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Copper 
Creek; rep; Ind; 40 acs, $500; Penn. 

JOHNSON FRANKLIN, renter; lives 
with Mr. Borufi"; rep; Ind; born 111. 

.lOHNSOX A. F. Farmer; Sec. 26; P. 
O. Ferdinand; born in Sweden, Sept. 18, 
1832; came to this County in 1853; Rep; 
Luth ; 120 acres, value, $3,000; wife was 
Hannah Johnson, who was born in Swe- 
den, June 18, 1842; married Jan. 7, 1872; 
three children, Amanda, born May 25, 
1867; Sophia, Nov. 4, 1872; Josephine, 
March 10, 1875; enlisted May 15, 1862, in 
Co. A, 7th Iowa Volunteer Infantry ; was 
with Sherman, and at the battles of Chick- 
amauga and Resaca, and was wounded at 
Leigh's Ferry; was discharged June 15, 
1865. 

Johnson G. H. prospector; Sec. 1 ; P. O. Illi- 
nois City ; rep ; Ind ; from Ohio. 

Johnson Jno. lives with M. H. Johnson ; P. 
O. Illinois City; rep; Ind; born Illinois. 

Johnson M. H. farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Cop- 
per Creek; rep; Ind; 335 acs, $13,400; Va. 

KEENAN JAS. farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. 
Muscatine ; dem ; Cath ; 320 acs, $6,000. 

Keenan Patrick, farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Fer- 
dinand ; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. 

Keller Albert, lives with his father; dem; 
Ind; from Switzerland. 

Keller Alvin, farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. Illinois 
City ; dem ; Ind ; 105 acs, $3,000 ; Switz'd. 

Kennedy Jno. blacksmith; P. O. Ferdinand; 
rep; Ind; 120 acs, value, $6,000; Penn. 

Kingdan Richard, potter ; (Bendle & King- 
don) Illinois City; rep; Meth; from Eng. 

Kramer M. farmer; Sec. 18; P. O.Muscatine; 
dem ; Ind ; from Germany. 



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Krautz August, farmer; Sec. 8; P. O. Musca- 
tine ; rep ; Meth ; 80 acs, $2,400 ; Ger. 

Krantz August, Jr. farmer; Sec. 26; P. O. 
Ferdinand ; dem ; Ind ; 200 acs, 5,000 ; Ger. 

Krueger Wm. farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. Illinois 
City; rep; Meth; 130 acs, $2,600; Ger. 

LAWRENCE WM. miner; Sec. 21 ; P. O. 
Muscatine ; rep ; Bapt ; from England. 
Lewis Jas. laborer; Sec. 3; P. O. Drury; 

dem ; Ind ; from Indiana. 
Le Quatte Jeremiah, stock-raiser; Sec. 9; P. 
O. Muscatine; rep; Ind; 365 acs, $15,750. 
Le Quatte Jeremiah, renter; Sec. 10; P. O. 
Drury ; rep ; Ind ; born Illinois. 

MCCORMICK E. laborer; Illinois City; 
rep; Ind; from Ohio. 
McEntire Joseph, farmer; P. O. Drury; rep; 
Ind. 

McGiunis Jno. farmer; Sec. 17; P. O. Mus- 
catine; dem; Ind; 78 acs, val, $3,000; 111. 

McGreer Jno. farmer ; Sec. 8; P. O. Musca- 
tine; dem; Ind; 140 acs, val, $4,800; Ind. 

McGreer Lewis, farmer ; Sec. 4; P. O. Mus- 
catine; dem; Ind; 120 acs, val, $4,800; 111. 

McKillip Daniel, renter; P. O. Drury; dem; 
Cath ; from Scotland. 

McKillip Hugh, collier; Sec. 6; P. O. Mus- 
catine; dem; Ind; from Scotland. 

McKillip Hugh, Jr., lives with his father; 
dem ; Ind ; born Illinois. 

McKillip Patrick, farnis with D. McKillip; 
dem ; Cath ; from Iowa. 

McKnoll Osiah, farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Mus- 
catine; rep; Ind; 140 acs, $3,500; Canada. 

McPherson Henry, farmer; Illinois City; 
rep ; Ind ; 120 acs, value, $2,000 ; Penn. 

McPherson Jas. farmer ; Illinois Citj' ; rep ; 
Presb ; 478 acs, value, $5,000 ; from Penn. 

Mardock David E. farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. 
Muscatine ; dem ; Ind ; 160 acs, $3,200 ; Ind. 

Mardock Jas. H. farmer ; lives with David 
• Murdock; P. O. Muscatine; dem; Ind. 

Marshall H. B. laborer; Sec. 23; P. O. Illi- 
nois City; rep; Ind; born Illinois. 

Matter Peter, rents the Essex farm ; Sec. 9 ; 
P. O. Muscatine; rep; U. B. ; France. 

Mavis Chas. farmer ; Sec. 14; P.O. Illinois 
City; rep; Meth; 100 acs, val, $2,500; Ger. 

Meckling Jacob, retired; Sec. 36; P. O. Fer- 
dinand; rep; Luth; from Pennsylvania. 

Medler Wm. renter; Sec. 16; P.O. Musca- 
tine ; rep ; Meth ; from Iowa. 

Miller J. A. farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Musca- 
tine ; dem ; Ind ; 120 acs ; from Germany. 

Mills Frederick, renter; Sec. 28; P. O. Mus- 
catine; dem; Ind; born Illinois. 

Mills Jas. lives with H. Mills; dem; Ind; 
born Illinois. 

Mills Hope, Sec. 20; P. O. Muscatine; dem; 
Ind ; 80 acs, value $2,500 ; from Tennessee. 



Mills Hope, Jr., coal dealer; Sec. 21; P. O. 
Muscatine; dem; Ind; from Ohio. 

Mills Richard, farmer; Sec. 29; P. O. Musca- 
tine ; dem ; Ind ; 160 acs, val, $5,000 ; Tenn. 

Morrow Wm., Jr. renter; Sec. 1; P. O. Illi- 
nois City; rep; Ind; from Penn. 

Murdock David, farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Mus- 
catine; dem; Ind; 160 acs, val. $5,400; O. 

Myer Henry, farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Musca- 
tine; rep; 240 acs, val. $5,000 ; Germany. 

NEEDHAM FREDERICK, renter; Sec. 
34; P. O.Ferdinand; dem; Ind; Ind. 

O'BRIEN EDWARD, renter; Sec. 28; P. 
O. Ferdinand; rep; Ind; from N. Y. 
O'Haver Joel, farmer; Sec. 5 ; P. O. Drury ; 

dem; U. B. ; 160 acs, val. $2,400; Ohio. 
Opdyke G. W. laborer; Sec. 28; P. O. Mus- 
catine ; dem ; Ind ; from New York. 

PATTEN ENBERT, rents of E. Thorn- 
ton; Sec. 20; P. O.Muscatine; rep; Ind. 

Peck Geo., Sr. farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Mus- 
catine; rep; Ind; 80 acs, val. $200; O. 

Peck Geo., Jr. lives with Geo. Sr. ; rep ; Ind ; 
Ohio. 

PeckThos. W. lives with Geo. Sr.; P. O. 
Muscatine; rep; Ind; from Ohio. 

PeschtWm. farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Drury; 
Meth; from Germany. 

Pullen David, farmer; Sec. 33 ; P. O. Cop. 
per Creek ; dem ; Ind ; from Indiana. 

Pullen Dennis, farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Cop- 
per Creek; dem; Bapt; 160 acs, $5,000. 

PrL.l.EX EI.I, Farmer; Sec. 32; P. O. 
Copper Creek; born in Rock Island Co., 
(Drury) 111., Oct. 17, 1840; Dem; Ind; 
owns 160 acres, valued at $5,000; wife 
was Mary Garitty, who was born Feb. 18, 
1852; married in August, 1871 ; enlisted, 
March 3, 1865, in the 28th Regt. I. V. L, 
Co. I. ; was at Mobile, Ala., and Brown- 
ville, Texas; served one year; Mrs. Har- 
riet Pullen was born in Union Co., In- 
diana, Oct. 4, 1818 ; was married to Madi- 
son Pullen, Nov. 21, 1836, who was born 
in Virginia, April 7th, 1811 ; died July 31, 
1847; she came to Mercer Co. Sept. 9, 
1837, and to this Co. April 26, 1838; five 
children. 

Pullen Lewis, farmer ; Sec. 8 ;' P. O. Musca- 
tine; dem; Ind; 40 acs, val. $1,600; 111. 

Powell Henry, lives with Jno. Powell ; rep ; 
Ind ; from Penn. 

PO^WFXI. JOHllir, Farmer; Sec. 23; 
P. O. Illinois City ; born in Mitiin Co., 
Penn., May 28, 1821 ; came to this Co. in 
1859 ; Rep ; Meth ; owns 240 acres, valued 
at $6,000; wife was Mrs. Amanda Severns, 
who was born in Marietta, Ohio, Nov. 16, 
1837 ; married in September, 1861 ; eight 
I children; five boys and three girls. 



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Powell Lewis, renter; Sec. 22; P. O. Illinois 
City ; rep ; Ind ; from Virginia. 

Powel Samuel, renter ; Sec. 23 ; P. O. Illi- 
nois City ; rep ; Ind ; from Penn. 

Powel Wilbert, lives with Lewis Powel ; rep ; 
Ind ; from Virginia. 

Powell Wm. rents his father's farm ; Sec. 26 ; 
P. O. Ferdinand; rep; Ind; Penn. 

Price Samuel, farmer; Sec. 8; P. O. Musca- 
tine; dem; Ind; from Texas. 

Price Wilson, farmer ; Sec. 25 ; P. O. Ferdi- 
nand; rep; Meth; 120 acs, $3,600; N. J. 

REUPATHTHOS. farmer; Sec. 16; P. 
O. Muscatine; rep; Ind; 40 acs, $1,200. 
Reed J. J. renter; Sec. 34; P. O. Copper 
Creek ; dem ; Ind ; from Indiana. 

BI^ED li. V. Farmer; Sec. 25; P.O. 
Illinois City; born in Union Co., Indiana, 
April 19, lb3o; came to this Co. in 1836; 
Rep ; Ind ; owns 320 acres, valued at $9,- 
600 ; is Justice of the Peace for the third 
term ; first wife was Eliza Fuller, who was 
born in Germany, Sept. 10, 1831; died 
March 5, 1874; second wife was Lucretia 
Hillhouse, who was born in Ripley Co., 
Indiana, Sept. 30, 1844; married May 6, 
1875 ; ten children ; five boys and two girls 
livipg. 

Reeves A. I. farmer; Sec. 3; P. O. Illinois 
City ; dem ; Ind ; 9 acs, $400 ; from Ohio. 

Reynolds Achilles, renter; Sec. 30; P. O. 
Copper Creek; ind; Ind; born Illinois. 

Reynolds D. M. farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Mus- 
catine; rep; Ind; born Illinois. 

Reynolds Eli, farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Musca- 
tine ; rep ; Ind ; 53 acs, val. $1,40U; Illinois. 

Reynolds Mrs. Esther, Sec. 30; P. O. Copper 
Creek ; Chris ; 300 acs, val. $900 ; Ohio. 

Reynolds Jas. farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Musca- 
tine ; rep ; Ind ; 300 acs, val. $7,500 ; Penn. 

Reynolds J. D. tarmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Mus- 
catine; rep; Ind; 60 acs, $1,500; Indiana. 

Reynolds J. P. farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Mus- 
catine; rep; Ind; 75 acs, $1,500; born 111. 

Reynolds Milton, farmer ; Sec. 18 ; P. O. Mus- 
catine; rep; Ind; 40 acs, val. $1,000; 111. 

Reynolds Monroe, farmer; Sec. 31; P. O. 
Copper Creek; rep; Ind; born Illinois. 

Reynolds Wm. farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Mus- 
catine; rep; Ind; 80 acs, $2,000; Illinois. 

RICKETTS ANTHOXY, Farmer; 
Sec. 10; P. O. Drury; born in Marvland, 
Feb. 3, 1814; came to this Co. March 20, 
1844; went to Virginia in 1826; lived 
there eleven years, in Ohio five j^ears, and 
in Mississippi two years; Dem; Meth; 
owns 280 acres, valued at $11,200; held 
the office of Justice of the Peace, and is 
Sciiool Trustee; wife was Amanda Doty, 
who was born in Ohio, March 27, 1834; 
married May 8, 1853 ; thirteen children ; 
seven boys and five girls living. 



Ricketts Anthony G., Jr. lives with his 
father; dem; Ind; born Illinois. 

Roseman J. B. renter; Sec. 19; P. O. Musca- 
tine ; rep ; Meth ; from Ohio. 

SEDAM C. farmer; Illinois City; rep; U. 
B. ; from Indiana. 

Sedam Peter, farmer ; Illinois City ; rep ; 
Ind ; from Indiana. 

Seiver J. A. farmer; Sec. 32; P. O. Copper 
Creek ; rep ; Ind ; 200 acs, val. $4,600 ; Va. 

Seiver L. M. farmer; lives with J. A. Seiver; 
rep ; Ind ; from Virginia. 

Sevron Mrs. Almida, Sec. 24; P. O. Illinois 
City; Ind; 80 acs, val. $2,400; from Ind. 

Severns Nye, farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Illinois 
City; rep; born Illinois. 

Shell Jno. farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Musca- 
tine; dem; Ind; 40 acs, val. $800; Ger. 

Shephei-d Wm. laborer; P. O. Illinois City; 
rep; Meth; house and lot; from N. Y. 

Shirkey Allen, laborer; works for D. Mur- 
dock; dem; Ind; born Illinois. 

Shirkey Jas. farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Musca- 
tine ; dem ; Ind ; 80 acs, val. $2,500 ; Va. 

Shirkey Oliver, lives with Jas. Shirkey; 
P. O. Drury; dem; Ind; born Illinois. 

Shock Jno. cooper; Sec. 18; P. O. Musca- 
tine; dem; Ind; born Illinois. 

Shutes J. x\. carpenter; Illinois City; rep; 
Ind; house and lot, val. $400; born 111. 

Shutes Taylor ; rents of T. D. Essex ; Sec. 4 ; 
P. O. Muscatine; rep; Ind; AVisconsin. 

Simons Geo. carpenter; Sec. 5; P. O. Drury 
rep; Meth; house and lot; from N. Y. 

Simpson W. H. farmer; Sec. 12; P. O. Illi- 
nois City; rep; Meth; 116 acres; Ohio. 

Smith Albert, laborer, lives with Mrs. Styers ; 
rep ; Ind ; from Iowa. 

Smith Benj. boatman; Sec. 1; P. O. Musca- 
tine; dem; Ind; from Canada. 

Smith D. K. farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Illinois 
City; rep; Ind; 80 acs, val. $2,400; Ohio. 

Smith G. R. renter ; Sec. 21 ; _ P. O. Musca- 
tine; dem; Ind; born Illinois. 

Smith W. B. farmer ; Sec. 25; P. O. Mu.sca- 
tine; rep; Ind; 240 acs, val. $6,000; N. J. 

Spicker A. carpenter; Illinois City; rep; 
Ind; house and lot, val. $200; Canada. 

Spitzroggle Jacob, farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. 
Muscatine ; dem ; Ind ; from Germany. 

Steckman Adam, farmer; Sec. 3; P. O. 
Drury; rep; Ind; 2 acres and house; Va. 

STECKMAN J. A. Farmer; Sec. 4; 
P. O. Drury; born in Penn., Nov. 29, 1827; 
came to this Co. in 185() ; Rej) ; Meth ; owns 
20'*:^ acres, value $1,000; enlisted ]\Iarch 
4, 1:^65, in 28th Regt. I. V. I., Co. I, under 
Canby; was discharged in Texas, March 
4, 1866 ; wife was Catharine Stickrod, who 



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was born in Penn., May 10, 1831 ; married 

Oct. 29, 1848; twelve children, four boys 

and three girls living. 
Steckuiau Wm. farmer; Sec. 5; P. O. Drury; 

rep ; Meth ; from Virginia. 
Stickrod Adam, lives with J. A. Steckman; 

re]) ; Meth ; from Penn. 

ISTICKROD JACKSOX, Farmer; 
Sec. 5; P. O. Drury; born in Ohio, March 
21, 1855; came to this Co. in 1859; Dem; 
Ind; 80 acres, value $2,400; his mother 
is tlie relict of Joseph Stickrod, who was 
born in Penn., Oct. G, 1826, died Dec. 17, 
1872 ; she was born in W. Va., May 13, 
1835. 

StuU J. R former; Illinois City; Sec. 10; 
dem ; U. B ;40 acres, value $1,200 ; Ohio. 

S^VERTFAtJKR & BAKER, 

Potters; Sec. 12; P. O. Illinois City; W. 
Swertfager was born in Montgomery Co., 
N. Y., May 31. 1839; came to this Co. in 
1869; Kep; U. B. ; 41 acres, value $3,000; 
wife was Elizabeth A. Jones, who was 
born in Oneida Co., N. Y., Dec. 21, 1840; 
married Nov. 8, 1860; six children, two 
boys and two girls living; Mr. Baker was 
born in Summit Co., Ohio, March 1, 1853 ; 
Rep; Ind. 

EKRY I. C. farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Mus- 
catine ; dem ; Ind ; 88 acs, value $2,400. 

THORIXTON ERR, Retired; Sec. 20; 
P. O. Muscatine ; born in Penn., July 22, 
1807 ; came to this Co., in 1854 ; lived in 
Muscatine Co., Iowa, twenty years ; Rep ; 
Ind; 140 acres, value $3,000; held flie 
office of Supervisor three terms ; wife was 
Lily Wood, who was born in Ohio, Sept. 
15, 1816; married Feb. 12, 1854; seven 
children, three sons living; his son Wil- 
liam W. enlisted Feb. 17, 1864, in the 7th 
Iowa V. I., Co. A; was with Sherman at 
Atlanta, Resaca and to the sea; was dis- 
charged at the close of the war. 

Thornton Amesiah, lives with J. McGeer; 
P. O. Muscatine ; rep ; Ind ; from Iowa. 

Thornton Wm. W. lives with Err Thoi-nton ; 
rep ; Ind ; from Iowa. 

Thorpe Thos. farmer; Sec. 25; P. O. Musca- 
tine ; dem ; Ind ; 40 acres ; from England. 

Tice Jas. laborer ; Sec. 6 ; P. O. Muscatine ; 
dem ; Ind ; from Iowa. 

Tillard August, boatman; Sec. 2; P. O. Illi- 
nois City ; dem ; Ind ; from Iowa. 

Tillard Jno. laborer; Illinois City; dem; 
Ind ; from Indiana. 

Tillard Robt. f^irmer; Sec. 2; P. O. Illinois 
City ; dem ; Ind ;. 83 acs, val. $2,000 ; Penn. 

Troxel H. T. laborer; Sec. 3; P. O. Drury; 
rep; Meth; house and 4 acs; Illinois. 

Troxel James, lives with his father; rep; 
Ind; born Illinois. 

Troxel Wm. lives with his father ; Sec. 8 ; 
P. O. Drury; dem; Ind; born Illinois. 



Twiggs Wm., M. D. ; Illinois City; rep; 

Meth ; house and fi^ acs; from Ohio. 
Tyler C. P. potter; Illinois City; rep; Meth; 

from Iowa. 

UNDERWOOD HENRY, farmer; Sec. 
18; P. O. Muscatine; rep; Bapt; 111. 
Underwood I. laborer; Sec. 18; rep; Ind; 
born Illinois. 

UNDERWOOD J. R. Farmer and 
Blacksmith; Sec. 17; P. O. Muscatine; 
born in Morgan Co., Ind., Sept. 18, 1833; 
came to this Co. in the spring of 1840; 
Dem; Bapt; 80 acres, value $3";000; wife 
was Eliza J. Crabtree, who was born in 
Union Co., Ind., in 1837; married Sept. 7, 
1856; one boy and two girls; enlisted in 
the 1st Iowa V. I., Co. C, with Capt. Mason ; 
was wounded at the battle of Wilson Creek, 
and discharged; re-enlisted in the 126th 
I. V. I., Co. B; was at the siege of Vicks- 
burg and several small engagements; dis- 
charged Aug. 12, 1865. 

Unscheat Lewis, farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Mus- 
catine ; dem ; Ind ; from Germany. 

VANDOLx\H FRANKLIN, former; Sec. 
10; P. O. Illinois City; dem; Ind; Ind. 
Vandolah Henry, rents his brother's farm; 

Sec. 10; P. O. Illinois City; dem; Ind. 

Vickers J. N. collier; Sec. 13; P. O. Illinois 

City; rep; Meth; 40 acs, val. $1,500; Ohio. 

Vickers J. M. potter; P. O. Illiuois City; 

rep ; Meth ; property valued at $500 ; Eng. 

WADE JNO. potter; Sec. 13; rents of H. 
Myer; P O. Muscatine ; dem ; Ind. 

Walker Andrew, farmer; Sec. 5; P. O. 
Drury; rep; Ind; 16 acs, val. $1,000; Ohio. 

Walker Lewis, farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Copper 
Creek ; dem ; Ind ; 80 acs, val, $2,000 ; Ger. 

Watson Thos. renter; Sec. 21 ; P. O. Musca- 
tine; rep; Ind; from Missouri. 

Whaley Josiah, mason; Sec. 25; P. O. Cop- 
per Creek ; rep ; Ind. 

Wherry Thos. farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Musca- 
tine; dem; Ind; 80 acs, val. $2,500; Mich. 

White E. J. lives with father; rep; Friend; 
from New York. 

WHITE J. H. Farmer; Sec. 6; P. O. 
Muscatine; born in Shrewsbury, Mon- 
mouth Co., N. J., Sept. 14, 1816; came to 
this Co. in 1855; Rep; Friend; 140 acres, 
value $3,000 ; wife was Abigail Hawkinson, 
who was born in Philadelphia, Penn., 
June 11, 1818; married March 19,1844; 
died Sept. 12, 1859 ; six children, four boys 
and two girls. 

Winn Morgan, lives with S. Winn ; dem ; 
Ind ; from Ohio. 

Winn Sam'l, farmer; Sec. 28; P.O. Musca- 
tine; dem; Luth; from Ohio. 

Womacks A. T. farmer; Sec. 14; P.O. Illi- 
nois City; rep; Meth; 175 acs, val. $2,000. 



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WOMACKS lf¥. H. Farmer; Sec. 13; 
P. O. Illinois City; born iu Brown Co., 
U., July 20, 1817; moved to Muscatine in 
1889 ; lived there eight years, and came to 
this Co. in 1847 ; lived here since; Rep; 
Melh; 250 acres, value $5,000; held the 
'office of Supervisor; wife was Elizabeth 
Doty, who was born in Brown Co., O., 
Oct. 12, 1817; married March 15, 1838; 
eleven children ; one boy living; his three 
sons, Albert M., Thos. P. and Alvin T., en- 
listed in the 93d Regt., Co. A, I. V. I. ; 
they were all wounded at the battle of 
Champion Hill, near Vicksburg — Thomas 
mortally; Albert severely, afterward 
starved to death at Andersonville ; Alvin 
slightly, who served to the close of the 
war. 

Wood F. A. larmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Musca- 
tine ; ilem ; Ind ; 120 acs, val. $3,600. 



Workman G. W. blacksmith; Sec. 20; P. O. 
Copper Creek ; Ind ; Q}4 acs, $600. 

Wormau Enoch, farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Mus- 
catine; rep; Ind; 120 acs, val. $4,800; Ind. 

Wrey G. W. miner; Sec. 21 ; P. O. Musca- 
tine; dem; Ind; born Illinois. 

Wrey J. A. lives with T. A. Wrey; dem; 
Ind ; born Illinois. 

Wrey John E. farmer; Sec. 21 ; P. O. Musca- 
tine; rep; Ind; 500 acs, val. $12,500; Va. 

Wrey T. A. farmer ; Sec. 21 ; P. O. Muscatine ; 
dem; Ind; 120 acs, val. $3,600; Virginia. 

Wrey T. W. farmer; Sec. 21 ; P. O. Musca- 
tine; dem; Ind; born Illinois. 

Wylie Mrs. Elizabeth ; Illinois City; Meth ; 
from Alabama. 

ZOLEJSERJNO. farmer; Sec. 26; P.O. 
Muscatine ; dem ; 160 acs, val. $4,800. 



DRURY BUSINESS DIRECTORY. 



Gay Jas, TF., Collier and Dealer in Clean, Pure Coal, first-class for steam 
purposes; Sec. 5; P. O. Drury. 

HatVfhorne R. A., Physician and Surgeon; Sec. 5; P. O. Muscatine. 

Swei'tfaffev & Sakey, Potters; Manufacturers and Dealers in all kinds of 
Pottery- ware; Sec. 13; P. O. Illinois City. 




HUGH GILCHRIST. 
Rapids City, Hampton Township. 



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ABERER JACOB, carpenter; Coal Val- 
ley ; dem ; Catli ; from Germauy. 
Adams AVm. miner; P. O. Coal Valley; rep; 

Metli ; from England. 
Anderson John, laborer for Banner Coal Co. ; 

P. O. Milan : rep ; Luth ; from Sweden. 
Angus Hugh, tenant; Sec. 36; Coal Valley; 

rei) ; U. P. ; from Ireland. 
Angus Wm. miner; Coal Valley; rep; Prot; 

from Ireland. 
Ash Tlios. miner; Coal Valley; Prim. Meth. 
Atkinson Ralph, saloon ; Coal Valley ; rep ; 

from Indiana. 

BARDSLEY JOSEPH, miner; Coal Val- 
ley; dem; Prot; from England. 

Barton John, laborer; Coal Valley; dem; 
Presb ; from Pennsylvania. 

Battersby Hargraves, bookkeeper ; Coal Val- 
ley; dem; Ind; from England. 

Battersbjr Richard, coal operator ; Coal Val- 
ley ; dem ; Lib ; from England. 

Bedford John, tenant; Sec. 25; P.O. Coal 
Valley; dem; Lib; from England. 

BEDFORD MATTHE^VO. Farm- 
er; Sec. 25; P. O. Coal Valley; born in 
Davenport, Iowa, Jan. 7, .1844; came to 
tliis Co. seven years ago ; Dem ; Lib ; rents 
120 acres of land; son of jVIatthew and 
Martha (Liversidge) Bedford, of Yorkshire, 
Eng., who emigrated to the U. S. in 1841, 
to Iowa in 1843, thence to this Co. ; the 
elder Mr. Bedford died April 13, 1874, 
leaving six sons, James L., William, 
Heniy, Matthew G., Mark and John ; name 
of wife was Elizabeth Lees, born April 26, 
1847, married Jan. 20, 1876; have one 
daughter, Stella Jane, born Jan. 26, 1877. 

Blomquist A. M. merchant; Coal Valley; 
rep ; Meth ; from Sweden. 

Bly Ed. horse trainer on Long View farm; 
dem. 

Bowen John M. miner; Coal Valley; rep; 
Presb ; from Wales. 

Boylce Wm. miner; Coal Valley; dem; 
Cath ; from Ireland. 

Brott Alfred, hardware; Coal Valley; ind; 
Lib. 

Brott John P.; Coal Valley; ind; Lib. 

Brown Gill, miner; Coal Valley; rep; Ind; 
from England. 

Brown Robt. miner ; Coal Valley ; rep ; Prot. 



Buckley Hannibal, Jr. miner; Coal Valley; 
dem; Prot; born Illinois. 

Buckley Joseph, invalid; Coal Valley; dem; 
Prot; from England. 

CAMPBELL THOS. miner; Coal Valley; 
rep ; Prot. 

Caugliey Hugh, lumber dealer ; Coal Valley ; 
rep ; Ind ; from Ireland. 

Cavanaugh Michael, laborer; P. O.Coal Val- 
ley ; dem ; Ind. 

Clark Harvey, laborer; Coal Valley; rep 
Prot; from Ohio. 

Clark Peter, miner; Coal Valley; rep; Prot 
from England. 

Connor Murt. blacksmith ; Coal Valley ; dem 
Cath ; from Ireland. 

Cook Benj. Valley House; Coal Valley; rep 
Ind. 

Cook Wm. miner ; Coal Valley ; rep ; Prot 

from England. 
Corns Thos. farmer; Sec. 21 ; P.O. Moliue 

dem; Epis; from England. 
Corns Thos. M. Sec. 21 ; P. O. Moline ; dem 

Epis ; born Illinois. 
Counley John, mason; Coal Valley; dem 

Cath ; from Ireland. 

CROCKETT COIi. WM. D. 

Farmer and Stock Grower; Sec. 28; P. O. 
Coal Valley; born in Fayette Co., Ky., 
July 14, 1818; came to this Co. in 1868; 
Dem ; Chris ; owns 400 acres of land, value 
$30,000; Col. Crockett bred and developed- 
the noted mare Lula; has three of her 
sisters, also a half-sister of Goldsmith 
Maid, as breeders in his stable ; Mr. Crock- 
ett's llrst wife was Mary Ann Graves ; she 
died June 5, 1845, leaving three children, 
Thomas G., Martha R. and Charles N.; 
second wife was Eliza H., daughter of 
Col. Thompson Ware, of Bourbon Co., 
Ky. ; she died June 22, 1865, leaving four 
children, Sallie Lee, Fanuie W., Philemon 
M. and William K. ; present wife was 
Laura B., daughter of Dr. B. Gillett, of 
Rocliesler, N. Y.; married Dec. 31, 1867; 
children are Nelson L., Perrin, Mary B., 
Sue N. and Berkley J. 

DAVIDSON ROBT. carpenter; Coal Val- 
ley; rep; Prot; from England. 
DAVIS THOS. J. Farmer; Sec. 28; 
P. O. Coal Valley; born in South Wales, 
Sept. 24, 1824; came to this Co. in 1864; 



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BIOGRAPHICAL DIRECTOEY OF 



Dem; Bapt; owns 80 acres of land, value 
$6,000, and 160 acres in Union Co., Iowa; 
son of Daniel and Elizabeth (Jones) 
Davis ; first wife was Margaret Jones, of 
. Pa. ; she died in 1848, leaving one daugh- 
ter, Ann Elizal)eth; second wife was Eliz- 
abeth Griswold, of Ky., married July 29, 
1850; she was born April 18, 1834; have 
six cliilch'en living, Martha Jane, born 
April 30, 1851; Daniel, Feb. 24, 1856; 
Mar}', Dec. 17, 1860; Minnie, July 19, 
1866; John, Dec. 19, 1872; Dolly, Aug. 10, 
1875. 

I>A:XBY JOHX K. Farmer; Sec. 28; 
P. O. Coal Valley ; born in Lincolnshire, 
Eng., July 15, 1836 ; came to this Co. in 
1855 ; Dem ; Ind ; owns 40 acres of land, 
value $1,400; son of John and Elizabeth 
(Fall) Danby; Mr. Danby left England in 
1849, lived six years in Canada, then came 
direct to this Co. ; name of wife was Mar- 
tha Sackfield, born Dec. 14, 1844, in Lan- 
cashire, Eng.; married June 3, 1863; have 
three children, Durward Ells, born Jan. 
20,1864; Carrie E., Jan. 27, 1866; Alice 
Fall., Nov. 3, 1868. 

Dawson Richard, miner; Coal Valley; rep; 
Prot; from England. 

Dawson John, miner; Coal Valley; rep; 
Prot. 

Dawson George, miner; Coal Valley; rep; 

Prot; from England. 
Dettmau John, miner; Coal Valley; rep; 

Luth ; from Germany. 
Devore Jacob, miner ; dem ; Prot ; from Oliio. 

EDSON P. L., photographer; Coal Val- 
ley; rep; Ind. 

Edwards David L., miner; Coal Valley; rep; 
Bapt; from Wales. 

Evans David E. miner; Coal Valley; rep; 
Prot; from Wales. 

Evans Thos. R. farmer; See. 25; P. O. Coal 

Valley; rep ; Welsh Ch. ; from Wales. 
Evener George, Sr. farmer ; Sec. 22 ; P. O. 

Coal Valley ; dem ; Presb. 
Evener George, Jr. farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. 

Coal Valley ; dem ; Presb ; born Illinois 
Everitt John, horse dealer; Coal Valley; 

dem; Prot; from England. 

FELSKI JULIUS, miner; Coal Valley; 
dem ; Luth ; from German}^ 

FITTEI.I, FREDERICK-Farmer; 
Sec. 35; P. O. Coal Valley; born in Shoul- 
den, Eng., Nov. 27, 1814; came to this Co. 
in 1851; Dem; Lib; owns 40 acres of land, 
value $2,400; son of George Fittell, of 
Eng. ; came to the U. S. in 1835 ; lived in 
,N. J. about three years, and in Ohio six'' 
years; came to 111. in 1844; name of wife 
was Sarah Roach, of Syracuse, N. Y. ; she 
was born Sept. 2, 1816, married Aug. 14, 
1837 ; have six children, Phoebe, born June 
14, 1839; Joseph, Sept. 19, 1843; Maria, 



Jan. 26, 1845; Margaret Jane, March 7 

1848; George, May 11, 1850; John, Jan. 

12, 1853. 
Fittel Joseph, Sec. 35; P. O. Coal Valley, 

dem; Lib; from Ohio. 
Fitzpatrick Solomon, laborer; Sec. 28; dem; 

Ind ; from Ohio. 
For.'^ter John, engineer; Coal Valley; rep; 

Prot; from England. 
Freeburg Frederick, harness maker ; P. O. 

Coal Valley ; rep ; Presb ; from Sweden. 

GARLAND JOSEPH, miner; Coal Val- 
ley ; rep ; Prot ; from England. 
Garland Sam'l G. miner ; Coal Valley ; rep ; 

Prot. 
Geisler Wm. saloon; Coal Vallej-; dem; 

Luth ; from Germany. 
Glendening J^ohn T. miner; Coal Valley; 

rep ; Prol; ; from England. 
Gobat Samuel, laborer; Coal Valley; ind; 

Lib. 
Gorman Hugh, laborer ; Coal Valley ; dem ; 

Cath ; fi'om Ireland. 
Greer John, miner ; Coal Valley ; rep ; Prot. 

OR£GO ROBERT, Farmer; Sec. 
21 ; P. O. Coal Valley ; born in County 
Mayo, Ireland, Aug. 5, 1817; came to this 
County in 1854 ; Dem ; Prot ; owns 300 
acres of land, valued at $13,500; emigrated 
with parents to the U. S. in 1832; lived in 
the State of N. Y. 22 years, then came to 
this County; name of wife was Sally Hop- 
per, of Bath, N. Y., she was born Feb. 23, 
1827; married Oct. 8, 1845; have eight 
children living, George L., born Dec. 10, 
1849; Robert, March X 1852; Joseph W., 
May 15, 1856; Adelbert P., Aug. 28, 1859; 
Stephen D., Aug. 17; 1862; Edward, Dec. 
25, 1864; James F., June 16, 1867; Sarah, 
Nov. 18, 1870. 

HADDICK JOHN, Sr. miner; Coal Val- 
ley ; rep ; Prot ; from England. 
Haddick John, miner; Coal Valley; rep; 

Prot. 
Haddick Richard, miner; Coal Valley; rep; 

Prot. 
Haddick Wm., Sr. miner; Coal Valley; rep; 

Prot; from England. 
Haddick Wm., Jr. miner ; rep ; Prot ; from 

England. 
Haigh Alfred, butcher; Coal Valley ; dem ; 

Epis; from England. 
Hall AVilliam, Sr. miner; Coal Valley; rej?; 

Prot; from England. 
Ilalverson John, miner; Coal Valley; dem; 

Prot; from England. 
Harris James, laborer; Coal Valley; rep; 

Prot; from England. 
Hass Fred'k, teamster; Coal Valley; dem; 

Luth ; from Germany. 
Hass John T., Sr. brick maker; Coal Valley; 

dem ; Luth ; from Germany. 



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Hass John T., Jr. miner ; Coal Valley ; dem ; 
Luth ; from Germany. 

HAXIE ISAAC F. Farmer ; Sec. 35 ; 
P. O. Coal Valley; born in Dutchess Co., 
N. Y., July 15, 1817; came to this County 
in 1865 ; Dem ; Epis ; rents 80 acres of land ; 
son of Wanton and Mary (Forman) Iloxie; 
was a resident of the State of Michigan 
when she was admitted into the Union, in 
1835 ; was elected County Clerk, at the tirst 
election in Kent Co. ; name of wife was 
]\[ari>-aret Gibson, of Salem, Washins^ton 
Co., N. Y. ; she was born Feb. 22, 1825 ; 
married July 15, 1848 ; have three children, 
Ella, Ann, Chattie F., and Mamie. 

Hertzberg Fred'k, miner; Coal Valley; rep; 
Prot ; from Germany. 

Iligginson John, miner; Coal Valley; dem; 
Prot ; from England. 

Hillier Charles, farmer; Sec. 24; dem; iud; 
from Nova Scotia. 

HIIil^IKR GEOROE, Farmer; Sec. 
24; P. O. Coal Valley; born in Gloucester- 
shire, England, January 20, 1822; came to 
this County in 1852 ; Dem ; Ind ; owns 255 
acres of land, valued at $11,200; son of 
George and Sarah ( Stephen ) Hillier, of 
England, who emigrated to Nova Scotia 
in 1827, and then came to Rock Island; 
Messrs. Park & Hillier are operating the 
Rock River Coal and Transportation Co. ; 
their coal lands are on Sec. 19, Henry Co. ; 
name of wife was Flora McDonald, born 
June IG, 1823; married Dec. 3, 1845; have 
six children living, George, Henry M., 
Charles W., Sadie, Telia, Alexandria A. 

Hillier Henry, farmer; Sec. 24; dem; Ind; 
from Nova Scotia. 

Honldsworth Thomas, mason ; Coal Valley ; 
rep; Prot. 

Huber Charles, wagon maker; Coal Valley; 
dem ; Prot ; from Germany. 

Hudson Giles, miner and undertaker ; rep ; 
Prot; from England. 

Hughes John, miner; Coal Vallej^; rep; 
Prot; from Wales. 

Hughes Richard J. miner; Coal Valley; rep; 
Prot; from Wales. 



JENNINGS THOS. 
J ley ; dem ; Prot. 
Johnson John, laborer 

Luth. 
Johnson Jno. O. laborer 

from Sweden. 
Johnson Michael, clerk 

Cath ; from Ireland. 
Jones David R. clerk 

Cong ; from Wales. 

Jones Jno. H. mason; 
Prot; from Wales. 

Jones Thos. G. miner 
Prot ; from Wales, 



engineer ; Coal Val- 
; Coal Valley ; rep ; 
; Coal Valley ; Luth ; 
; Coal Valley ; dem ; 
; Coal Valley; rep; 
; Coal Valley; rep; 
; Coal Valley; rep; 



Juergens I. I. mason ; Coal Valley ; dem ; 
Prot; from. Germany. 



K 



ILLING WM. farmer; Sec. 22; Coal 
Valley ; dem ; Ind ; from Germany. 

KRAMER \VII.IiIAM A. School 
Teacher; Coal Valley; born in Harrison 
Co., Ohio, Sept. 28, 1832; came to this Co. 
in 1856 ; Rep ; Presb ; owns town property, 
val. 1500; Mr. Kramer has taught school 
in this town and district twelve years; 
nanae of wife was Frances A. Chiddester, 
of Belmont Co., Ohio, born April 13, 1841 ; 
married Feb. 4, 1858; have six children, 
Hattie Jane, William A., Alice C, John 
B., Lee Roy, Samuel L. 

I\li-upp Gustave, saloon ; Coal Valley ; iud ; 
Luth ; from Germany. 

LEE JNO. miner; Coal Valley; rep; 
Presb ; from England. 

I.EE WIL.I.IAM, Jr. Clerk for the 
Coal Valley Mining Co.; Coal Valley; 
born in Durham, England, Oct. 1, 1836 ; 
came to this Co. in 1862; Rep; Presb; 
owns 38 acres coal land in Peoria Co., 111., 
value $4,000; has held the position of 
Clerk and Paj^ Roll Keeper for this Min- 
ing Co. about fifteen years ; name of wife 
was Eliza Lepper, of Menagan, Ireland, 
born Feb. 13, 1851 ; married Jan. 18, 1871 ; 
have three children, Mary Ann, Eliza and 
George. 

Lees Jerry H. tenant ; Sec. 25 ; dem ; Presb ; 
born Illinois. 

Lees Jno. M., Sec. 25; ind; Presb; from 
Ohio. 

Lees Joseph D., Sec. 25 ; dem ; Presb ; born 
Illinois. 

I.EES THOMAS, Farmer; Sec. 25; 
P. O. Coal Valley; born in Lancashire, 
England, Oct. 20, 1825 ; came to this Co. 
in 1852 ; Dem ; Presb ; owns 240 acres of 
land, value $12,000; son of Robert Lees, 
of England ; Mr. Lees came to the U. S. 
1848; lived four years in Ohio; name of 
wife was Jane Mills, of England; she was 
l)oru May 18, 1824, married in 1846, and 
died Jan. 23, 1868, leaving eight children, 
Elizabeth, now Mrs. M. G. Bedford; John 
M., Jerry H., Joseph D., Mary A., Thomas 
R., Salina A., Emma J. and an adopted 
daughter, Betty A. ; Mr. Lees has held the 
offices of Justice of the Peace, Assessor 
and Supervisor for successive terms. 

Lepper Geo. clerk; Coal Valley; rep; Prot; 
from Ireland. 

Lindlotf Frederick, miner ; Coal Valley ; rep ; 
Prot ; from Germany. 

Linquist Louis, miner; P. O. Milan; rep; 

Luth ; from Sweden. 
Lloyd Daniel, miner; Coal Valley; rep; 

Cong ; from Wales. 
Loebner Otto, barber; Coal Valley; dem; 

Prot ; from Germany. 



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Logan Tlios. J. miner ; Coal Valley ; ind ; 

Prot; from Scotland. 
Longstaff Newrick, miner; Coal Valley; 

rep ; Lib ; from England. 
Lyons David, miner; Coal Valley; rep; 

Prot. 
Lyons Maxwell, miner; Coal Valley; rep; 

Prot. 

McCANN JNO. laborer; Coal Valley; 
rep ; Prot. 
McCarty Patrick, farmer; Sec. 30; P. 0. 

Milan ;dem; Cath ; from Ireland. 
McFarlane Juo. B. teacher; Coal Valley; 

rep. 
Mclntyre Neil, shoe-maker; Coal Valley; 

dem; Prot; from Scotland. 
McQuoid Robert, milling; Coal Valley; ind; 

Presb; from Ireland. 

MARTIX HUGH, Blacksmith; Coal 
Valley; born in County Down, Ireland, 
April 5, 1842; came to this Co. in 1868; 
Bep ; Presb ; owns town property, value 
|1,000 ; son of Hugh and Martha (McWhin- 
ney) Martin ; Martha died Dec. 29, 18G1, 
in Ireland ; name of wife was Ann, daugh- 
ter of John and Mary Angus McGimpsey, 
born July 15, 1845 ; married March 24, 
1868; have four children living and one 
deceased, John McG., died Oct. 27, 1873 ; 
Matilda J., born Oct. 17, 1869 ; Mary E., 
April 6, 1871; Katie L., Aug. 17, 1872; 
Hugh R, Oct. 27, 1874. 

Martin Karl, cooper; Coal Valley; rep; 
Prot; from Germany. 

Martin Dr. Thos. druggist; Coal Valley; 
rep; Presb; from Ohio. 

Martin Walter, Coal Valley; rep; born 
Illinois. 

Matson Peter, mason; Coal Valley; dem; 
Prot; from Germany. 

Meyers Nicholas, miner: Coal Valley; rep; 
Lib ; from Germany. 

Meyers Wm. carpenter ; Coal Valley ; dem ; 
Prot; from Germany. 

Miller Jno. miner; Coal Valley ; rep ; Prot; 
fi'om England. 

Moeller Jno. saloon; Coal Valley; dem; 
Luth ; from Germany. 

Morgan Jacob W. miner; Coal Valley; rep; 
Prot ; from Wales. 

Morgan Samuel, miner; Coal Valley; rep; 
Cong; from Wales. 

Morgan Wm. L. miner ; Coal Valley ; rep ; 
from Wales. 

Mulvaney Peter, tin-smith; Coal Valley; 
dem; Cath; from Ireland. 

Murphy Thos. J. miner; Coal Valley; rep; 
Cath ; from Ireland. 

Murphy Wm. miner; Coal Valley; rep; 
Cath ; from Ireland. 

? CONNER JEREMIAH, miner; Coal 
Valley ; rep ; Cath ; from Ireland. 



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O'Neil Jno. coal operator; Coal Valley; 

dem; Cath; from Ireland. 
Oldfield Thos. miner; Coal Valley; rep; 

Prot; from England. 

Ord Robert, engineer; Coal Valley; rep; 
Prot ; from England. 

PACE S. D. butcher; P.O. Moline; dem; 
Epis; from England. 
Park Andrew^ miner; Coal Valley; dem; 
Ind ; from Nova Scotia. 

PARK JOH5f, Farmer; Sec. 23; P. O. 
Coal Vallev; born in Bridge of Johnson, 
Scotland, April 13, 1820; cnme to this Co. 
in 1851; Dem; Pre.sb; owns 200 acres of 
land, value |9,000; son of Andrew and 
Agnes (liven) Park; left Scotland in 1837 
for Nova Scotia, lived there thirteen years, 
one year in Pennsylvania, then came to 
this Co.; at Nova Scotia married Charlotte 
Hillier, July 27, 1843 ; she was born in 
Gloucestershire, England, Dec. 23, 1820; 
have seven children living, Sarah, (now 
Mrs. David Grant), Agnes, (wlio married 
John Sommerson, Dec. 26, 1864, and died 
May 29, 1876, lesiving five children), An- 
drew, (who married Mary Callihan), John 
Henry, George Wm., Lottie E., David E. 
and Margaret A. 

Parker Johnson, miner ; Coal Vallej' ; rep ; 
Prot; from England. 

Parker Wm. miner; Coal Valley; rep; Prot; 

from England. 
Patterson Jno. T. confectionery ; Coal Valley ; 

Epis; from England. 
Patterson Robert, miner; Coal Valley; rep; 

Prot; from England. 
Pearce Jno. laborer; Coal Valley; rep; 

Univ. 
Phelps Oliver, laborer; Coal Valley; rep; 

Prot. 
Phillips Jno. miner; Coal Valley ; rep; Prot; 

from England. 
Phillips John H. miner; Coal Valley; rep; 

Prot; fi'om Wales. 
Phillips Thos. merchant; Coal Valley; rep; 

Cong ; from Wales. 
Phillips Wm. miner; Coal Valley; rep; 

Prot; from Wales. 
Powell Samuel, miner; Coal Valley; rep; 

Prot; from Wales. 
Pratt John, miner; P. O. Milan; rep; Ind; 

from England. 

RADFORD SAMUEL, miner; Coal Val- 
ley ; rep ; Meth ; from England. 
Ranson George, miner; Coal Valley; rep; 
from England. 

RAKSOX JOHX, Farmer and Miner; 
Sec. 35; P. O. Coal Valley; born in Co. 
Durham, Eng., July 3, 1813; came to this 
Co. in 1854; Dem ;' Prim. Meth; owns 89 
acres of land, value $3,500; son of Wil- 
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iu Eug. ; name of wife was Louisa Eliza- 
betli, daughter of John and Harriet Hut- 
son, of Eng., who died in tlie city of Lon- 
don; born July 6, 1810; married Jan. 15, 
1843 ; have an adopted son, Tliomas W. ; 
Mrs. Hanson has one son by her tirst lius- 
band, William John Hanson. 

Ransou Thos. W. miner ; Coal Valley ; rep ; 
Prot; from England. 

Ranson W. J. notary public; Coal Valley; 
rep ; Meth ; from England. 

Reay George, miner; Coal Valley; rep; 
Prot ; fi'om England. 

Reay John, miner; Coal Valley; rep; Prot; 
from England. 

Reay Thos., Sr. miner; Coal Valley; rep; 

Prot; from England. 
Reay Thos., Jr. miner; Coal Valley; rep; 

Prot; from England. 
Reed Jas. foreman Coal Valley Mining Co. ; 

rep ; Ind ; from England. 
Roberts Wm. miner; Coal Valley; rep; 

Prot; from Wales. 
Rose Frederick, wagon maker; Coal Valley; 

ind ; Prot ; from Germany. 
Rosenberg Otto, gardener; Coal Valley; 

dem ; Prot ; from Germany. 

Rouch Thos. miner; Coal Valley; rep; Prot; 
from Ireland. 

Routzong E. H. painter; Coal Valley; dem; 

Prot. 
Routzong Henry, painter; Coal Valley; 

dem; Prot. 

SALMON LEVI, blacksmith; Coal Val- 
ley ; rep ; Cong ; from Wales. 
Schindler Edward, farmer; Sec. 23; P.O. 

Coal Valley; dem; Cath. 
Schnell Charles, blacksmith-. Coal Valley; 

dem ; from Germany. 
Schrtuder Peter, shoemaker ; dem ; Prot ; 

from Germany. 
Schrfcder Richard, laborer; P. O. Milan; 

dem ; Ind. 

SEVILLE BENJAMIN B. Coal 
Operator; Sec. 3(); tirm of Mansell, Bat- 
tersby »fc Seville, Coal Valley; born in 
Lancashire, Eng., and came to this Co. in 
1850; Dem; Ind; son of Peter and Peggy 
(Mills) Seville, who came to the U. S. in 
1848; lived about two years in Penn., then 
came to this Co. ; has been operating in 
coal with this tirm about three years. 

Seville Joseph; miner; dem; Ind; from 
England. 

Smith John, laborer for Banner Coal Co. ; 
P. O. Mihm; dem; Ind. 

Spears Alexander, miner ; Coal Valley ; rep ; 
Prot; from Scotland. 

St. John Matthew, miner; Coal Valley; dem; 
Cath; from Ireland. 

Stafford Louis, miner ; Coal Valley ; rep ; 
Prot. 



Stafford Wm. carpenter ; Coal Valley ; rep ; 

Prot. 
Stanton George, farmer; Sec. 27; P. O. Coal 

Valley; rep; Bapt; from England. 
Stephens John, Jr. tenant; Sec. 26; Coal 

Valley ; rep ; Ind. 
Stephens Lewis, farmer ; Sec. 26 ; Coal Val- 
ley; rep; Ind; from Wales. 
Stevens John, Sr. farmer ; Coal Valley ; rep ; 

Cong. 
Stewart Wm. miner; Coal Valley; rep; Prot; 

from Scotland. 
Stokoe John, miner; CoalValley; rep; Prot; 

from England. 
Sudlow H. B. merchant; Coal Valley; rep; 

Presb. 

THOMAS L. B. merchant; CoalValley; 
rep ; Ind ; from Wales. 
Thomas Morgan, miner; CoalValley; rep; 

Prot; from Wales. 
Thomas Wm. miner; Coal Valley; rep; 

Cong ; from Wales. 
Thompson John, miner; Coal Valley; rep; 

Prot ; from England. 
Thompson Robt. retired ; Coal Valley; rep; 

Prot; from Ireland. 
Treglown John, merchant ; Coal Valley ; ind ; 

Epis ; from England. 
Trevor Richard, vet. siu-geon; CoalValley; 

dem; Prot; from England. 

VONACH AUGUST, miner; Coal Val- 
ley; dem; Ind; from Pennsylvania. 
Vonach Dr. Ferdinand, Sr. Coal Valley; 

dem ; Ind ; from Germany. 
Vonach Ferdinand, Jr. painter; Coal Val- 
ley ; dem ; Ind ; from Germany. 
Vonach Henry, saloon ; Coal Valley ; dem ; 
Ind ; from Germany. 

WILLIAMS DAVID, miner; CoalVal- 
ley ; rep ; Prot ; from Wales. 
AVilliams David J. tenant; Sec. 36; rep; 

Presb; from South Wales. 
Willianis John, miner; Coal Vallej"; rep; 

Prot ; froni Wales. 
Williams Thos. miner. Coal Valley; rep; 

Prot ; from Wales. 
Williams Thos. miner; Coal Valley; rep; 

Cong ; from Wales. 
Willshire Janies W. miner; Coal Valley; 

rep ; Prot ; from England. 
Wilson George, miner; Coal Valley; rep; 

Prot; from England. 
Woods Joseph, miner; Coal Valley; rep; 

Prot ; from England. 
Wooley Wm., Sr. gardener; Coal Valley; 

dem; Prot; from England. 

Wooley Wm., Jr. miner; dem; Ind; from. 
England. 



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YEAGERIGNATZ, miner; Coal Valley; I Young Joseph, miner; Coal Valley; clem; 
rep ; Catli ; from Germany. Prot ; from England. 



COAL VALLEY BUSINESS DIRECTORY. 



Crockett, Col, Wm. J). Prop. 

Long View Stock Farm; Sec. 28; 
P. O. Coal Valley; breeder of trot- 
ting and harness horses; Hamilton- 
ians, Almonts and Gold Dust are 
the leading families; also breeder 



of thoroughbred Durham Cattle all 
registered. 

3Iartin Huffh, Blacksmith. 

Par'k & Jlillierf Coal Operators. 

Mansellf Battershy tC Sevillef 

Coal Operators. 



COE TOWNSHIP. 



ADRIAN CHAS. farmer; Sec. 30; P.O. 
Port Byron ; rep ; 133 acres, val. $6,000. 

ALIiJEN €JEOROE, Farmer and Stock 
Kaiser; Sec. 20; P. O. Port Byron ; born in 
Illinois in 1825; came to this County in 
1834; Rep; owns 478 acres of' land, valued 
at $24,000 ; married Ann E. Torpin of Pa., 
in 1858 ; have four children, names, Charles 
H., Fannie, Hattie, and Carrie E. 

AliliElV 11. P. Farmer and Stock Rais- 
er ; Sec. 6 ; P. O. Cordova ; born in New 
York 1832 ; came to this Co. in 1868; Dem ; 
owns 76 acres of land, valued at $3,000; 
married Lillian Allen, of Illinois, in 1872, 
for second wife; have three children, 
names, Ina, Eunice, and Mary M. 

AI.I.EX S. D. Farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. 
Port Byron; born New York, 1816; came 
to this Co. in 1842; Dem; owns 140 acres 
of land, valued at $6,000 ; married Martha 
Ann Nole, of Peun., in 1861 ; second wife; 
fifteen cliildren, names, John A., Samuel 
E., Charles E., Frank E., Steven J., Emily 
J., Mary E., Laura L., Nancy, Maggie E., 
Ruth C, Clarence W., Elmer S., Jesse L., 
and Ada A. 

Anderson Holmes, farmer; Sec. 15; P. O. 
Port Byron; rep; 120 acres, value $6,000. 

Ashdown Mark, farmer; Sec. 15; P. O. Port 
Byron; dem; 240 acres, value $12,000. 

ASHDOWX \VM.HK:SfRY, Farm- 
er; See;. 18; P. O. Port Byron; born in N. 
Y., 1854; came to this County in 1855; 
Dem; owns 80 acres of land, valued at 
$4,800; is School Director; married Eva 
Golden of Rock Island Co., 111., in 1875; 
she was born in 1855. 

AIRD JOHN farmer; Sec. 29; P.O. 
Port Byron ; rep ; 40 acres, value $2,000. 



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BAII^EY JAMES V. Farmer; Sec. 

11 ; P. O. Cordova; born in Port Byron, 111. 

in 1846 ; Dem ; owns 160 acres of land, 

valued at $8,000; was Assessor one year; 

married Mary Cool, of Illinois, in 1870; 

have one girl, named Carrie T. 
Baker Henry, farmer; Sec. 30; P.O. Port 

Byron ; rep ; Meth ; 40 acres, value $2,000. 
Baker Israel, farmer, rents; P. O. Cordova; 

rep ; born Penn. 

BAKER RODOI.PHITS J. R. 

Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 8; P.O. 
Cordova; born in 111. in 1823; came to this 
County in 1835 ; Rep ; Christian ; owns 240 
acres of land, valued at $14,000, house, 
lots, &c., valued at $2,000; married Phil- 
ena S. Rathbun, of Steuben Co., N. Y., in 
1844; have two children, named Maria L. 
and Leander. 
Barnes Dennis, farmer; Sec. 31; P.O. Port 
Byron ; dem ; 80 acres, value $4,000. 

Barnes Joseph, fixrmer, rents of his father; 
Sec. 31 ; P. O. Port Byrou; dem. 

Beal Geo. W. grain and stock dealer ; P. O. 
Hillsdale ; rep ; from Penn. 

Beal James, farmer ; Sec. 35 ; P. O. Hillsdale ; 
rep ; Bapt ; 126 aci'es, value $6,000 ; Penn. 

Beal Wm. S. grain and stock dealer; P. O. 
Hillsdale; rep; from Penn. 

BEAMER SA1IUEI>, Farmer; Sec. 
31 ; P. O. Port Byron; born in Penn. 1827; 
came to this County in 1868 ; Rep ; owns 
121^ acres of land, valued at $500; married 
Mary A. Pershing, of Penn., in 1864; have 
one child, Rachel N. 

Bean Samuel, farmer; Sec. 31; P. O. Port 
Byron ; rep ; 12)^ acres, value 



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405 



Bei2:lmare Geo. farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Port 

Byron ; Luth ; 80 acres, value $4,000. 
Benjamin C. H. former; Sec. 39; P. O. Port 

Byron ; rep ; Meth ; 40 acres, value $2,000. 
Benjamin James A. farmei", with his father; 

P. O. Port Byron; rep; Meth; from Penn. 
Booard James farmer; Sec. 29; P. O. Port 
^ Byron; Cong; 140 acres, value $7,000. 
Braker D. D. farmer and blacksmith ; Sec. 

14; P. O. Port Byron; 82 acres, vai. $4,000. 
Brant Hans, farmer; Sec. 35; P. O. Hillsdale; 

dem ; Luth ; 80 acres, val. $4,000 ; German^' 
Brown Barclay, laborer; P. O. Port Byron; 

dem ; from Penn. 
Brown Oscar, farmer, rents of mother; Sec. 

6 ; P. O. Cordova ; rep ; 72 acres, val. $2,500. 
Bruner Samuel, farmer; Sec. 9; P. O. Port 

Byron; rep; Cong; 220 acres, val. $11,000. 
Bruer Simpson, farmer, rents of Gaylord; 

Sec. 31 ; P. O. Port Byron; rep. 
Buckley John, farmer; Sec. 36; P. O. Hills- 
dale ; dem ; Cath ; 80 acres, value $4,000. 

CAIN E. S. farmer, with father; P. O. 
Hillsdale; rep; born Illinois. 
Cain W. farmer, with father; P. O. Hillsdale; 
rep ; born Illinois. 

CAIX WESI.EY, Farmer and Stock 

Raiser; Sec. 12; P. O. Hillsdale; born N. 

J., 182G ; came to this County in 1847 ; rep ; 

Bapt; owns 400 acres of land, valued at 

$20,000 ; married Mary C. Quick, of N. 

J., in 1847; have three children, named 

Edwin S., Worthington and Whilldon W. 
Cain Worthington, farmer, works with fath- 
er; Sec. 12; P. O. Hinsdale; dem; Penn. 
Calking C. W. laborer; P. O. Cordova; rep; 

born^N. Y. 
Case Ambrose, laborer; P.O. Port Byron; 

dem ; Meth ; born Illinois. 
Case John, farmer ; Sec. 31 ; P. O. Port Byron ; 

dem ; owns 1 acre, house, &c., value $150. 
Clark G. W. farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Port 

Byron; rep; Meth; 110 acres, val. $4,000. 
Conner S. farmer, rents; P. O. Cordova; rep; 

born New Jersey. 
Cox Homer, laborer; P. O. Cordova; rep. 
Cox J. L. former; Sec. 19; P. O. Port Byi'on; 

rep; Metli ; 80 acres, value $4,000; Ind. 
Crabbenhoft Fred, farmer; Sec. 27; P.O. 

Port Byron ; dem ; 40 acres, value $2,000. 
Crabbenhoft Henry, farmer, with his father; 

Sec. 27; P.O. Port Byron; dem; Germany. 
Crawford Wm. farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Port 

Byron ; rep ; Meth ; 80 acres, $4,000 ; Ire. 
Crow Frederick, farmer; Sec. 32; P. O. Port 

Bynm; dem; 60 acres, $3,000; German j\ 

Cruts J. B. farm laborer; Sec. 19; P. O. Port 
Byron ; dem ; from New Jersey. 

Curtis P. farmer; Sec. 6; P.O. Cordova; rep; 
own 157 acres, value $8,000. 



DAINEY D. J. former; Sec. 29; P. O. 
Port Byron ; owns 40 acres, val. $2,000. 

I>AII.EY JESSE S. Farmer and 

Stock Raiser ; Sec. 5 ; P. O. Cordova ; born 

in Va., 1826; came to this Co. in 1840; 

Rep; Bapt; owns 316 acres, value $18,000; 

was Assessor two years; elected Super- 
visor for 1873-4-5-6 ; married Margaret E. 

Hitchcock, of Iowa, in 1856; one girl, 

Edith A. 
Davis J. S. form laborer; P. O. Port Byron; 

rep ; from Kentucky. 
Day J.' P. farmer; Sec. 19 ; P. O. Port Byron ; 

rep; U. P.^ 160 acres, $4,000; from Penn. 
Dehnhardt E. J. farm laborer; P. O. Port 

Byron ; Luth ; Irom Germany. 
Dent John, farm laborer; P. O. Cordova; 

rep; from England. 
Dewolf Olin H. laborer; P. O. Port Byron; 

rep ; from Pennsylvania. 
Dillion David, farmer; Sec. 27; P.O. Port 

Byron; rep; 120 acres, $6,000; from Ohio. 
Dillion Benj. former; Sec. 35 ; P. O. Hdls- 

dale ; rep ; 80 acres, value $4,000 ; Ohio. 
Dillon F. M. farmer, rents of Father Josham ; 

Sec. 34; P. O. Port Byron; rep; Meth; O. 
Dillon Joshua, farmer ; Sec. 34; P. O. Port 

Byron ; rep ; Meth ; 120 acres, $6,000 ; O. 
Dillon J. F. former, with father; Sec. 34; 

P. O. Port Byron; from Ohio. 
Dillon Taylor, farmer, with father; Sec. 35; 

P. O. Port Byron; from Ohio. 
Doose Reamer, farmer, rents of Mrs. Win- 

terfeldt; Sec. 13; P. O. Hillsdale; Luth. 
Dougal Robert, farmer; Sec. 31; P. O. Port 

Byron ; dem ; 80 acres, $4,000 ; from Penn. 

EGE A. S. farmer, rents of Mrs. C. Mar- 
shall; Sec. 3; P.O. Cordova; rep; Bapt. 
Ege Chas. farmer, with father; Sec. 3; rep; 

from New Jersey. 
Eipper Mrs. Helen, farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. 
Port Byron; 160 acres, $8,000; Germany. 
Engdahl Peter, farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Port 
Byron; rep; Luth; 26 acres, $1,300; Swe. 

FIFE JOHN, farm laborer; Sec. 11; P. 
O. Port Byron ; rep ; from Ireland. 
Filbert Levi, laborer ; Sec. 30 ; P. O. Port 

Byron ; rep ; 18 acres, $900 ; from Penn. 
Fitzgibbons John, farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. 

Port Byron ; dem ; Cath ; 80 acres, $4,000. 
Flickengar Jacob, farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. 

Port Byron ; rep ; Meth ; 80 acres, $4,000. 
Florence Chas. rents form; Sec. 22; P. O. 

Port Byron; rep; Luth; from Sweden. 
Florine John, farmer; P.O. Port Byron ; rep; 

Luth ; 30 acres. 

GARNETT R. H. farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. 
Port Byron; dem; rents 125 acres; 111. 
Garnett Samuel, rents farm ; P.O. Port Byron ; 
rep ; Meth ; born 111, 



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BIOGRAPHICAL DIRECTORY OF 



Gaructt Wm. farmer; Sec. 21; P.O. Port 
Byron; dem; 160 acres, |8,000; from Pa. 

OARXETT WI Llil AM,Farmer and 
Stock Raiser; Sec. 21; P. O. Port Byron; 
born in Penu. in 1821 ; came to this Co. in 
1840; Dem; owns 170 acres land, value 
$10,000; married Sarah Brown, of Penn., 
in 1842; four children, Eliza Jane, Robert 
H., Joseph F. and William F. 

Garrison A. A. farmer, with father; Sec. 10; 
P. O. Port Byron ; born Illinois. 

Garrison Philo, farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Port 
Byi-on ; rep ; Meth ; 90 acres, $3,200. 

Garrison W. B. farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Port 
Byron ; from Pennsylvania. 

Genung Geortje, farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Port 
Byron; rep"; 80 acres, $4,000; born 111. 

GEXlTlfO WM. W. Farmer and 
Stock Raiser; Sec. IG; P. O. Port Byron; 
born in N. Y. in 1824; came to this Co. in 
1837 ; rep ; Meth ; owns 260 acres of land, 
value $12,000 ; married Elizabeth Dunmire, 
of Penn., in 1857; nine children, names, 
William C, C. E., Frank C, George, 
Charles, Helen D., Sarah E., Emma A. and 
Addie R. 

Gibson Thos. farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Port 
Byron; rep; Cong; 26 acres, $1,300; Ire. 

GilflUim J. ftirm laborer; P. O. Port Byron; 
from Ireland. 

CrOIiDEN AMOS, farmer and Stock 
Raiser; Sec. 11; P. O. Cordova; born in 
IST. J. in 1821; came to this Co. in 1853; 
Rep; Bapt; owns 280 acres land, value 
$14,000; married Theresa Reading, of 
N. J. ; four children, William R., Levi A., 
Charles J. and Eva. 

Griffin Frank, farmer ; Sec. 29 ; P. O. Port 
Byron ; dem ; Cath ; 10 acres, $400 ; Ire. 

Groa Fred, farmer ; Sec. 29 ; P.O. Port Byron ; 
dem; Luth; 60 acres ; $3,000 ; Germany. 

Guinn James, farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. Port 
B^TOn; dem; 120 acres, $6,000; Ireland. 

Gumtau L. rents farm; P. O. Hillsdale; 
Luth ; from Germany. 

HAHA JNO. F. farmer; Sec. 13; P. O 
Hillsdale; 240 acres, $12,000; Ger. 
Hasson Alex, farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Port 

Byron; Bapt; 80 acres, $4,000; Ireland. 
Hassen James, carpenter; Sec. 22; P. O. Port 

Byron; dem; from Pennsylvania. 
Hassen John, farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Port 
Byron ; dem ; from Pennsylvania. 

HAIIBKR4.S JOHlf I>. Farmer; Sec. 
11; P. O. Port Byron; born in Germany in 
1808; came to tliis Co. in 1849; Dem; 
Luth; owns 40 acres land, house, lot, etc., 
value $1,600; married Margaret K. Gries- 
sen, of Germany, in 1837; live children, 
Marx D., J. D., Eli/.abetli A., Cathrina M., 
and Margaret M. IVl. 

Hauberg Marx, farmer; Sec. 12; P. O. Port 
Byron ; dem ; Luth ; 280 acres, $14,000. 



Herron Eustus; farmer; Sec. 32; P. O. Port 
Byron ; dem ; Luth ; rents 80 acres, $4,000. 

Herron J. A. farmer, lives with mother ; Sec. 
32; P. O. Port Byron; dem; Luth; Ger. 

Herron Rins. C. farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. 
Port Byron ; dem ; Luth; 200 acres,$10,000. 

Hewett Jas. N. farmer; Sec. 27; P. O. Port 
Byron; dem; 40 acres, $1,500; from Pa. 

Ilobart Ed. tinner; P. O. Port Byron; rep; 
owns one acre, house and lot, val. $1,000. 

HOIiL-I^iTER A. F. Farmer and Stock 
Raiser; Sec. 19; P. O. Port Byron; born 
in N. Y. in 1836 ; came to this Co. in 
1837; Rep; owns 120 acres land, value 
$6,000 ; married Rebecca Reed, of Penn., 
in 1860 ; four children, Eva G., Emma L., 
Grace C. and Albert F. 

HOI.I.ISTER REUBElf G. Farm- 
er ; Sec. 18; P.O. Port Byron ; born in 111. in 
1835; came to this Co. in 1836; Rep; owns 
40 acres, value $800; rents 360 acres of his 
father, Isaac; was private in Co. D, 12th 
Regt. I. V. I.; wounded at the battle of 
Shiloh ; discharged on that account ; mar- 
ried Euphemia Trent, of Ky., in 1864; 
four children, Effie N., Eugene, George 
and Frank G. 

Holtz John, farmer, rents of Shall ; P. O. 
HilLsdale; Dem; from Pennsylvania. 

Humstead Jared, laborer; P. O. Cordova; 
rep ; from New York. 

J AQUA Seth, farm laborer; P.O. Cordova; 
dem; from Ohio. 

Jennings Thos. farmer; Sec. 31; P. O. Port 
Byron ; rep ; Meth ; 150 acres, $6,000 ; O. 

Jennings Wm. farmer ; Sec. 27; P. O. Port 
Byron ; rep ; rents 120 acres ; from Penn. 

Johnson J. A. farmer; Sec. 25 ; P. O. Hills- 
dale; dem; rents 80 acres; from Ohio. 

Johnson Wm. farmer; Sec. 17; P.O. Port 
Byron; dem; Meth; 80 acres, $4,000; O. 

Johnson W. N. farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Hills- 
dale; dem; Meth; 160 acres, $8,000; Md. 

ASSUS O. rents farm; from Germany. 



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Kepner L. farmer, rents of Bates; P. O. Cor- 
dova ; dem ; from Ohio. 

Kranhoft Frederick, farmer ; Sec. 27 ; P. O. 
Port Byron ; dem ; Luth ; 40 acres, $2,000. 

LARUEGEO.W. farmer; Sec. 19; P.O. 
Port Byron; 40 acres, $2,000; N. Y. 
Larue Jacob, farmer; Sec. 19; P.O. Port 

Byron ; 170 acres, $8,000 ; N. J. 
Larne Martin, farmer; Sec. 9; P.O. Port 

Byron; dem; 160 acres, $8,000; N. Y. 
Leslie Geo. farmer, with father; P. O. Port 

Byrcm; rep; 40 acres, $1,600; from Pa. 
Leslie Wm. farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Port 

Byron; rep; U. P.; 160 acres, $6,000; Pa. 
Liston John, fiirmer; Sec. 17; P. O. Port 

Byron ; dem ; 80 acres, $4,000 ; from Ind. 



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Luptine Win. farmer, with father; P. O. 

Hillsdale; rep; from Germany. 
Lyford Dr. J. H. farmer; Sec. 7; P. O. Port 

Byron; rep ; Cong; 320 acres, |1,600; N.Y. 

McCALL Wm. former; Sec. 18; P.O. 
Port Byron; rep; U. P.; 26 acs.,f 1,300. 

McCAIili HII«H, Farmer; Sec. 27; 
P. O. Port BjTon; born in Penn. in 1832; 
came to this Co. in 1849; Rep; owns 120 
acres land, value $7,000 ; was Assessor 13 
years, Justice o^ Peace 7 years; married 
Nancy A. Reynolds, of Penn., for lirst 
wife; she died in 1863; three children, 
Mary I., George and Hugh M. ; married 
Mrs. Amanda A. Cook, of Ohio, in 1865. 
one child, Tom Eby. 

McCallJohn, retired former ; Sec. 27; P.O. 
Port Byron ; rep ; U.P. ; was in war of 1812 ; 

McCounell J. S. farmer; Sec. 27; P. O. 
Hillstlale; dem; rents 160 acres; from Pa. 

McConnell Joseph H. farmer, with father; 
Sec. 27; P.O. Port Byron; rep; born P.l. 

McCounell W. farmer; Sec. 27; P. O. Port 
Byron; rep; U. P.; 220 acres, $11,000; Pa. 

McConnell Wm. R. farmer ; Sec. 27 ; P. O. 
Port Byron; rep; U.P.; 120 acres, $6,000, 

McCormick R. K. farmer; Sec. 5; P. O. 
Cordova; dem; 280 acres, $14,000; Vt. 

McGinnis Andrew, farmer; Sec. 31; P.O. 
Port Byron ; rep ; U. P. ; 3 acres, $150 ; Pa. 

McReynolds Hugh, teacher; Sec. 25; P.O. 
Port Byron ; rep ; 40 acres, $2,000 ; Penn. 

McReynolds Joseph, farmer; Sec. 2; P.O. 
Port Byron ; rep ; 130 acres, value $6,000. 

McROBEllTS WM, Farmer and Stock 
Raiser; Sec. 19; P. O. Port Byron; born in 
Ireland in 1827 ; came to this Co. in 1857 ; 
Rep ; Meth ; owns 225 acres land, value 
$13,500; married Eliza Alcott, of England, 
in 1853; eight children, William, James, 
Frank L., Eddie G., John W., George I., 
Mary W. and Emma. 

Marshall Jonathan, laborer; P. O. Cordova; 
dem ; from New Jersey. 

Marshall Thos. farmer; Sec. 4; P. O.Cor- 
dova; rep; Bapt; 160 acres, $8,000; N.J. 

Marshall Wm. farmer; Sec. 5; P. O. Cor- 
dova ; dem ; 120 acres, $4,800 ; from N.J. 

Marlarky Wm. plasterer; P. O. Port Byron; 
from Pennsylvania. 

Marshall Mrs. Charity, widow of John ; Sec. 
3; P. O. Cordova; 470 acres, value $20,000. 

MARSHAMi J.. H. Farmer and Stock 
Raiser; Sec. 3; P. O. Cordova; born in 
N.J. in 1828; came to this Co. in 1842; 
Rep; Bapt; owns 600 acres land, value 
$24,000; married Sarah A. Cain, of N. J., 
in 1852 ; two children, Mary and Ruth. 

Martin James B. farmer; Sec. 1; P. O. Cor- 
dova ; dem ; 60 acres, $3,000 ; born 111. 

Martin James, farmer; Sec. 7; P.O. Cor- 
dova ; d(un ; 120 acres, $5,000 ; from Ohio. 



MartinJ.W. former; Sec. 36; P.O. Hills- 
dale ; dem ; 80 acres, $4,000 ; born 111. 

Mearhan Hans, farmer; Sec. 31 ; P. O. Port 
Byron ; rep ; Luth ; 40 acres, $2,000 ; Swe. 

Metzgar John, farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Port 
Byron ; Meth ; 120 acres, $6,000 ; from Pa. 

Miller Franklin, farmer, lives on father's 
form; Sec. 8; P. O. Port Byron; rep ; Pa. 

Miller John, farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Port 
Byron; rep; 40 acres, $2,000; from Penn. 

Miller J. B. farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Port 
Byron ; rep ; U. P. ; 192 acres, $9,000 ; Pa. 

Miller Jas. laborer, lives with his father; P. 
O. Port Bj'ron ; rep ; from Penn. 

Miller Thomas, laborer; P. O. Port Byron; 
rep ; from Penn. 

Miller Washington, farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. 
Port Byron ; rep ; 40 acres, value $2,000. 

Moody John, farmer; Sec. 32; P.O. Port 
Byron ; rep ; 120 acres, value $6,000. 

Moody Wm. H. farmer, rents of Mrs. Arm- 
strong; Sec. 33; P. O. Port Byron, rep. 

Moore John, farmer ; Sec. 26 ; P. O. Port 
Byron; rep; 80 acres, value $4,000; Penn. 

Moore Pat, farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Port By- 
ron ; dem; Cath; 21.14: acres, value $1,600. 

Mumma Emanuel, farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. 
Port Byron ; rep ; 140 acres, value $7,000. 

Munma John, farmer; Sec. 32; P. O. Port 
Byron; rep; Meth; 38 acres, value $1,200. 

Munma Joseph, farmer, with father; P. O. 
P. O. Port Byron; rep. 

Munma Nat, farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Port 
Byron ; rep ; Meth ; 40 acres, value $2,000. 

Myers Lewis, tailor; Sec. 31; P. O. Port By- 
ron ; rep ; owns house and lot. 

Myre John, former; Sec. 36; P. O. Hillsdale; 
dem; 120 acres, value $6,000; Germany. 

NICHOLSON D. farmer, works his fa- 
ther's land; Sec. 27; P. O. Port Byron. 
Nicholson Miles, farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Port 
Byron ; rep ; Meth ; 320 acres, val. $16,000. 
Nicholson AVm. farmer, works his father's*" 
land ; Sec. 27 ; P. O. Port Byron ; icp ; Meth. 

OT'EDIKE C. C. farmer, works father-in- 
law's land; Sec. 2; P. O. Cardova; rep. 
Oppendike Henry, farmer; Sec. 13; P. (). 
Hillsdale; dem; 200 acres, value $10,000. 

PALMER A. F. farmer; Sec. 24; P.O. 
Hillsdale; rep; 80 acres, value $4,000. 
Pahner Mrs. C. widow of David; Sec. 24; P. 

O. Hillsdale; 80 acres, value $4,000. 
Pearsall Geo. farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Hills- 
dale; rep; Cong; 245 acres, value $12,000. 
Pearsall Jeremiah farmer; Sec. 23; P.O. 
Port Byron ; rep ; 165 acres, value $8,000. 

PEARSAI.L, I.ITTHKR S. Farm- 
er and Stock Raiser ; Sec. 14 ; P. O. Port 
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this County in 1848 ; Rep ; Cong ; owns 210 
acres of land, valued at $11,000; married 
Charlotte Wake, of Illinois, in 1872; have 
two children, Charles Roy, and Robert 
Percy. 

PEARSAI.L. ROBERT E. Farm- 
er and Stock Raiser ; !Sec. 28 ; P. O. Port 
Byron ; Ijorn in Canada 1887 ; came to this 
County in 1848; rep; Bapt; owns 85 acres 
of land, valued at $4,000 ; was Collector 
one year; married Elizabeth L. Stout, of 
N. J., in 180;); have two children, named 
Levi C. and William N. 

PEARSAI.L. W. C. Farmer and Stock 
Raiser ; Sec. 28 ; P. O. Port Byron ; boru in 
N. y., 1813; came to this County in 1848; 
Rep ; Cong ; owns 460 acres of land, valued 
at $25,000; was Supervisor, during the 
War, two years ; married Jane Ellingham, 
of England, in 1882; have nine children, 
names, Robert E., Jeremiah, Luther S., 
William W., Sarah J., Elizabeth A., Mar- 
tha A., Mary C, and Phoebe C. 

Pearsall W. W. farmer ; Sec. 23; P. O. Port 
Byron; rep; Cong; 160 acres, value $8,000. 

Pentler Jas. farmer; Sec. 31 ; P. O. Port By- 
ron ; 84 acres, value $1,700. 

Peterson Chas. farmer; Sec. 32; P. O. Port 
Byron ; Luth ; 10 acres, value $500 ; Swed. 

Peterson Peter, farmer, rents of Dr. Flem- 
ing ; Sec. 26 ; P. O. Port Byron ; rep. 

Pettet Herbert, farmer, lives with his father; 
Sec. 17; P. O. Port Byron; dem ; England. 

Pettit D. farmer; Sec. 17; P. O. Port Byron; 
dem ; 80 acres, value $4,000; from Eugl'd. 

PHII.I.EO ADDISOX V. Farmer 
and Stock Raiser; Sec. 18; P. O. Port By- 
ron; born in Conn., in 1801; came to this 
County in 1886 ; Dem ; owns 300 acres of 
land, valued at $18,000; married Miss Liv- 
onia Cummings, of N. Y., in 1835; she 
died in 1845 ; left three children, named 
William W., Thomas E., and Edgar A. ; 
married Mary M. Wilman, of Canada, in 
1846, for second wife; tive children, named 
Emily L., Livonia C, Jane K., Bradford V. 
and Evaline L. 

Price Steven, farmer, rents of Goodrich ; P. 
O. Port Byron ; dem ; from New York. 

Prien Henry, fiirmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Port 
Byron ; dem ; 80 acres, value $4,000 ; Ger. 

QUICK HENRY C. farmer ; Sec. 1 ; P. 
O. Cordova; dem; 120 acres, $4,800. 
Quick John, former; Sec. 12; P. O. Hills- 
dale; 340 acres, value $12,000; from N. J. 

REED GEORGE, farmer; rents of A. F. 
Ilolister; Sec. 18; P. O. Port Byron. 
RATHBUX OSCAR F. Farmer; 
S(H-. 22; P. O. Port Byron; born in this Co. 
in 1850; Rep; owns 80 acres, valued at 
$4,000; married Mary C. Pearsall, of this 
County, in 1868; have one girl, named 
Angeline M. 



Reiling F. farmer ; Sec. 30 ; P. O. Rapid City ; 
dem; Luth; 80 acres, value $4,0iJ0; Ger'y. 

Reimers C. farmer, rents; P. O. INIoline; 
Luth ; from Germany. 

Rendals I., farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Port By- 
ron ; dem ; 5 acres, value $200 ; from Penn. 

Reynolds J. M. C. farmer; Sec. 26; P. O. 
Port Byron ; rep ; U. P. ; 130 acres, $6,000. 

Reynolds Wm. farmer; Sec. 9; P. O. Cor- 
dova ; dem ; Meth ; 160 acres, value $8,000. 

RICHARDS SAMUEI^, Farmer; 
Sec. 7; P. O. Port Bj^-ou; born in East 
Tennessee, in 1816 ; came to this County 
in 1^552; Dem; owns 170 acres, valued at 
$9,000; married Eliza A. Reynolds, of 
Penn, in 1846 ; seven children, names, Wm. 
H., Ira W., Samuel G., Sarah C, Mary V., 
Clara I., and Myra E. 

Richards Wm. farmer, with his father S. ; P. 
O. Port Byron ; dem ; from Missouri. 

Rice Elias, laborer; P. O. Port Byron; rep; 
born Illinois. 

SADOVIS A. farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Port 
Byron; dem; 80 acres, value $4,000; 111. 
Sadovis Henry, farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Port 

Byron; dem; 140 acres, value $7,000; O. 
Sample C.R. farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Port 

Byron ; rep ; 130 acres, val. $4,000 ; Penn. 
Schoeble Jacob, blacksmith ; P. O. Port By- 
ron ; rep ; owns house and lot, val. $200. 
ScotL A. N. farmer; Sec. 36; P. O. Hillsdale; 

rep; 53 acres, val. $2,100; from Ohio. 
Scott Mrs. Martha, widow of Herman; P. O. 

Port Byron; 12 acres, value $600. 
Scott N. B. retired farmer; Sec. 36; P. O. 

Port Byron ; 130 acres, value $6,000. 
Schwagler John, farmer; Sec. 31 ; P. O. Port 

Byron; Luth; 40 acrcfs, val. $1,500; Ger. 
Shall Jno. farmer; Sec. 26; P. O. Hillsdale; 

dem; 220 acres, value $11,000; from Penn. 
Sheppard A. C. farmer, rents 198 acres of 

mother; P. O. Hillsdale; dem ; $10,000. 
Shook Robt. farmer, works with Daily; Sec. 

6; P. O. Cordova; rep; boru Illinois. 

SIMPSOX JHRS. ELIZA, Farming; 
Sec. 8; P. O. Port Byron ; widow of Thos., 
who died in 1873 ; he was born in Penn., 
1811 ; came to Rock Island Co. 1856; Rep; 
Presb; Mrs. S. owns 240 acres land, value 
$12,000; her name before marriage was 
Eliza Fisher; born in Penn.; married in 
1835; has seven children, Sarah A., Eliza 
J., James, John F., Jesse, Wesley and 
Erastus. 

Simpson Jesse, Sr., farmer; Sec. 6; P. O. 
Port Byron; rep; 40 acs., val. $2,000; Pa. 

Simpson Jesse S. farmer, lives with mother; 
Sec. 7 ; P. O. Port Byron ; rep ; from Penn. 

Simi)son Jno. farmer; Sec. 6; P. O. Cordova; 
rep; Christ Ch. ; 44 acres, $2,000; Penn. 

Simpson Silas M. laborer in lime kiln; P. O. 
Port Byron; rep; from Pennsylvania. 



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Simpson Wesle^y, farmei', lives witli motlier; 
Sec. 7; P. O. iPort Eyron;rep. 

Suiitli Clittbrd, farm laborer; Sec. 28; P. O. 
Port B^-rou ; rep ; from Pennsylvania. 

Snyder C. F. farmer ; Sec. 31 ; P. O. Port By- 
ron; dem; 40 acres, val. $2,000; German}'. 

SpaidGeo. farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Port By- 
ron; rep; 80 acres, value $4,000; Illinois. 

Spaid Ilirani, former; Sec. 10; P. O. Port 
Byron; rep; 80 acres, val. $4,000; Illinois. 

Speith Jno. farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Port By- 
ron ; dem ; Lutli ; 10 acres, val. $500 ; Ger. 

Steele Theophilus, farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. 
Port Byron ; rep ; 42 acres, value $2,100. 

Stonebrook Wm. A. farmer, rents of Gay- 
land ; P. O. Port Byron ; rep. 

Swinaker Wm. former; Sec. 36; P. O. Hills- 
dale ; dem ; Lutli ; 80 acres, value $4,000. 

Swislier Samuel, farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Cor- 
dova; 70 acres, value $3,500; from Penn. 

TARENNER J. E. farmer; Sec. 4; P. O. 
Cordova ; dem ; 76 acres, $3,000 ; Ohio. 

TACJGART SAMITEI., Farmer; Sec. 
1; P. O. Cordova; born in Kentucky, 1816 ; 
came to this Co. 1865 ; Rep ; owns 80 acres 
land, value $4,000; married Mrs. Jane 
Walker, of New Jersey, in 1854, who had 
three children, Ellen, Emma and Betsey; 
have two children since marriage, Georgie 
A. and Samuel. 

Tareuder Chas. farmer, rents; Sec. 28; P. O. 
Cordova ; dem ; from Ohio. 

Taylor H. farm laborer; P. O. Hillsdale; 
rep ; from New York. 

Thomas Jno. farmer; Sec. 25; P. O. Port By- 
ron ; dem; 160 acres, val. $8,000; Penn. 

Tibon Jno. farmer; Sec. 35; P. O. Hillsdale; 
dem ; Luth ; 40 acres, $2,000 ; Germany. 

Topf Wm. farmer; Se(;. 35; P. O. Hillsdale; 
dem ; 100 acres, value $4,000 ; Germany. 

Torpin Henry, farmer, rents 160 acs. of Rich- 
ards; Sec. 10; P. O. Port Byron; $8,000. 

Torpin Lambert, student; P. O. Port Byron; 
rep ; Meth ; from Pennsylvania. 



Torpin Richard, farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Port 
Byron; rep; Meth; 160 acs., $8,000; Eng. 

Turney Thos. laborer; P. O. Port Byron 
dem; Cath; 40 acres, val. $2,000; Ireland 

UPDIKE C. C. farmer, rents of Marshall 
Sec. 3; P. O. Cordova; rep; Bapt; N.J 

WAINRIGHT ISAAC, farmer; Sec. 16 
P. O. Port Byron; 80 acs., val. $4,000 

Wake C. M. farmer; Sec. 15; P. O. Port By- 
ron; rep; Meth; 50 acres, $2,500; N. Y. 

Wake Mrs. Maria, widow of Thomas; Sec. 
15; P. O. Port Byron; OOacre.s, val. $3,000. 

Weise Marx, retired; Sec. 12; P.O.Hills- 
dale ; dem ; Luth ; from Germany. 

Williams Jno. farmer, rents of Mirett; Sec. 
30; P. O. Port Byron; rep; Meth. 

Williamson Samuel, farmer, rents of Geo. 
Larue; Sec. 11; P. O. Port Byron; rep. 

Winterfeldt Mrs. Dora, farmer; Sec. 13; P. 
O. Hillsdale; 110 acres, value $5,000. 

Wreath Hamilton, farmer ; Sec. 23 ; P. O. 
Port Byron ; rep ; U. P. ; 89 acs., val. $4,000. 

Wreath Mrs. Mary, widow of Benj.; Sec. 26; 
P. O. Port Byron ; 40 acres, val. $2,000. 

YALTEN JNO. farmer; Sec. 31; P. O. 
Port Byron; dem; 50 acs., $1,500; 111. 
Yolton John, farmer; Sec. 31; P. O. Port 
Byron; dem; 50 acres, val. $1,500; Penn. 

ZEIGLER ADAM, farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. 
Port Byron ; rep ; 24 acres, value $1,200. 
Zeigler M. F. former, with father, Adam ; 

Sec. 20; P. O. Po.rt Byron ; born Illinois. 
Zeigler Wm. farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Port By- 
ron ; rep ; wife owns 80 acres, value $4,000. 
Zeller C. W. farmer, rents of M. Quick; Sec. 
12; P. O. Hillsdale; from Germany. 

ZIMirERMA:^ JOHIIf W. Farmer; 
Sec 2; P. O. Cordova; born in Pennsylva- 
nia, 1829; came to this Co. 1850; Rep; 
Bapt; owns 234 acres land, value $11,000; 
married Miss Michael W. Williamson, of 
Ohio, in 1859; two children, Frank and 
Flora. 



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ALBRIGHT C. P. saloon; P. O. Port 
Byron ; rep ; wife, nine children. 
Aldrich Wm. laborer; Sec, 13; P. O. Port 
Byron; rep; house and lot, val. $600; 111. 

AIiL<EX J. A. Laborer Lime Works; P. 
O. Port Byron; born in Indiana, 1842; 
came to this Co. 1844; owns house and lot, 
value $400; was in 126th I. V. I., Co. G, as 
private, three years; married Mary J. 



Amadon, of 111., in 1866 ; three children, 
named Saphona M., Lorilla L. and Thos. 
E. 

Askew Jos. farmer ; Sec. 13 ; P. O. Port By- 
ron; rep; Meth; 50 acres, val. $3,000; Pa. 

Askew Jos. farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Port By- 
ron ; from Delaware. 

Askew S. farm laborer ; P. O. Port BjTon; 
rep ; wife, two children ; born Illinois. 



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BAKER J. A. laborer ; Port Byron ; rep ; 
Meth ; house and lot, val. $800 ; Penn. 

Baker L. A. laborer ; Port Byron ; rep ; Meth ; 
owns house and lot, value $300; Penn. 

Baker Tom, painter ; Port Byron ; rep ; owns 
house and lot, value $300 ; from England. 

Barber Albro, brick manfr ; Sec. 36 ; P. O. 
Port Byron; dem ; 40 acres, val. $2,000; 111. 

Barber Geo. brick manfr; P. O. Port Bj-ron; 
Sec. 30 ; dem ; house and lot, value $300. 

Barber Thos. P. brick manfr ; Sec. 36 ; P. O. 
Port Byron ; dem ; 40 acres, $2,000. 

BARRETT D. T. Lime Mnfr; Sec 86; 
P. O. Port Byron; brtrn Maine, 1824; came 
to this Co. 1864; llep; Meth; owns 12 acrs. 
land, houses, lots, etc., value, $4,000 ; mar- 
ried Louisa E. Rhodes, of Maine, in 1851 ; 
she died in 1861; left three children, 
named Ida L., Laura K. and Walter T. ; 
married Caroline N. Heal, of Maine, in 
1863; she died the same year; married 
Mrs. Lucy A. Cushman, of Maine, in 1864; 
she had a daughter, Effie F. ; had two boys 
since marriage, Harry D. and Edward E. 

Barry M. laborer ; Port Byron ; dem ; Cath ; 
born Illinois. 

Barry R. laborer ; Port Byron ; dem ; Cath ; 
house and lot, value $1,000; from Ireland. 

Bartier H. L. editor Troy Weekly; Port By- 
ron; dem; Ind; from Wisconsin. 

BEIjCHER 'N. Post ]M aster and Notary 
Public; Port Byron; born in New Hamp- 
shire, 1804; came to this Co. in 1886; Rep; 
Meth ; was appointed P. M. at Port Byron 
1837 ; has held the office diHerent times 
for about thirty years ; was County Com- 
missioner in 1837, also Justice of Peace ; 
elected Supervisor three times. County 
Collector twice, County Treasurer twice. 
County Assessor three times; was appoint- 
ed Asst. Assessor of Internal Revenue in 
1862; served three years; married Miss 
Cynthia Holmes, of Vt., in 1848. 

BEl.<Ti JAJS. Carpenter and Builder; 

Port Byron; born in Westmoreland Co., 

Pa., 1829; came to this Co. in 1864; Rep; 

Cong; owns 2^ acres land, value $800; 

Collector for 1876; married Charlotte 

Reams, of Penn., 1856; eight children, 

named John R., Frank E., Freeman G., 

Mary J., Emma A., Henrietta B., Luella 

M., (Charlotte A. 
Bell R. J. attorney ; Port Byron ; rep ; wife, 

one child; from Penns3'lvania. 
Blin W. grocer; P. O. Port Bynm; dem; 

wife, two children; from Kentucky. 
Blinn Enos, livery; Port Byron; rep; 30 

acres, house and lot, value $2,800; Ky. 
Bony Jno. barber; Port Bj'ron ; house; and 

lot, value $500; Switzerland. 
Bowker L. H. teamster; P. O. Port Byron; 

rep; owns house and lot, value $1,000. 
Bowker Print, teamster; Sec. 25; P. O. Port 

Byron ; rep ; from Vermont. 



Bowker N. moulder; P. O. Port Byron; rep ; 
wife; from Vermont. 

Brewer Jas. captain of "Hiram Price;" P.O. 
Port Byron; rep; house and lot, $1,600. 

Brown Mrs. P. R. widow of A. J. ; Sec. 25 ; 
P. O. Port Byron ; property, value $2,000. 

Brovard Jas. clerk ; Port Byron ; rep ; born 
Illinois. 

BRYA:S[T WM. Merchant Tailor; Port 
Byron; born in Ohio in 1830; came to 
Rock Island Co. 1858 ; Rep ; Meth ; owns 
store, house and lot, value $2,500; was 
Sergeant in 126th I. V. I., Co. C, three 
years ; married Miss F. A. Segar of 111., 
in 1870 for second wife ; two children, 
named Anna H. and Frank N. 

Buton Isaac, baker ; Port Bj-ron ; rep ; Meth ; 
wife, two children ; born Illinois. 

CALLIN JNO. contractor ; Sec. 25; P. O. 
Port Byi'on ; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. 

Candler Thos. pilot of steamboat; Sec. 24; 
P. O. Port Byron ; rep ; Cong ; prop. $1,000. 

Casteel Messrs. E. and H. millinery; P. O. 
Port Byron ; from Iowa. 

Chinn I). J. restaurant; Port Byron; rep; 
born Illinois. 

Chinn W. T. student; P. O. Port Byron; rep; 
born Rock Island, 111. 

Clark Jos. mechanic ; Sec. 36 ; P. O. Port By- 
ron ; dem ; house and land, value $2,000. 

Collins Con. R. R. laborer; Port Byron; 
Dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. 

Cone F. S. merchant; Port Byron; rep; 
Cong; resd., real estate, etc., value $2,000. 

Cooley H. teamster; P. O. Port Byron; rep; 
from Indiana. 

Cooley Jno. laborer; Port Byron; rep; from 
Indiana. 

Coyne Chris, clerk ; Port Byron ; dem ; Cath ; 
from Ireland. 

Craig Jas. mechanic; Sec. 24; P. O. Port By- 
ron ; dem ; from Kentucky. 

Cronin Con. R. R. section boss; P. O. Port 
Byron; dem; Cath; from Ireland. 

Crouse Eli, carpenter and builder; Sec. 13; 
P. O. Port Byron; rep; Meth; prop., $500. 

Crouse H. M. carpenter; Sec. 13; P. O. Port 
Byron ; rep ; from Pennsylvania. 

Crouse Jas. clerk, lives with father; Sec. 13; 
P. O. Port Byron ; rep ; from Penn. 

Crumbaugh Jno. retired ; P. O. Port Byron ; 
dem ; Meth ; from Pennsylvania. 

Curtis D. A. photograi)her; P. O. Port By- 
ron; rep; Meth; timber land, value $2,000. 

Curtis Wm. R. farmer; Sec. 1 ; P. O.Cordova; 
148 acres, value $6,000. 

DALE J. cooper ; Port P>yron ; re]> ; Meth ; 
wife, one child; from Arkansas. 
Denbeigh Wm. laborer; Port Byron; rep. 
BEVORE W. H. Banker;" Port By- 
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to this Co. in 1843 ; Rep ; Cong ; owns prop- 
erty, houses, lots, bank stock, etc., valued 
at $37,000; married Miss Eliza Bardslee, 
of Ohio, in 1844; one child, name Rose C. 

Dodg-e Geo. (Capt.), clerk coal bank ; Port 
Byron ; rej) ; Cong ; house and lot, $1,500. 

Dorrance Delos, expressman ; Port Byron ; 
rep ; house and lot, value $800 ; born 111. 

Dorrance N. retired capitalist; Port Byron; 
rep; Cong; propertj^, value $30,000; Conn. 

Drennan Geo. teamster ; Port Byron ; dem. 

Drennan Wm. teamster; Port Byron; dem. 

Durt'ee W. A. owns coal bank ; Sec. 25 ; P. 
O. Port Byron; property, value $5,000. 

EARHART WM., R. R. laborer; Port By- 
ron; dem; born Illinois. 
East Jas. contractor ; Port Byron ; rej) ; Meth ; 

liouse and lot, val. $1,200; from England. 
Elliuiiham Mrs. Carrie, widow of Chas. ; Sec. 

35 ;>. O. Port Byron ; property, val. $1,000. 
Ellis Adam, merchant; Port Byron; rep; 

Cong; wife, one child; house and lot. 
Engdahl Chas. laborer; Sec. 24; P. O. Port 

Byron ; rep ; Luth ; from Sweden. 
Engdahl Jno. laborer; Sec.24; P. O. Port By- 
ron ; rep; Luth; from Sweden. 
Engdahl Peter, Sr. laborer; Sec.24; P.O. 

Port Byron ; rep ; Luth ; from Sweden. 
Engdahl P. laborer; Sec. 24; P. O. Port 

Byron ; rep ; Luth ; from Sweden. 
Engdahl P. A. Sec.24; P. O. Port Byron; 

rep ; Luth ; 26% acres ; from Sweden. 
Erler Robert, furniture manufacturer ; Port 

Byron ; rep ; Luth ; from Germany. 

FLEMING J. C. clerk; Port Byron; rep; 
Cong ; from Penn. 

H.EMi:\Ci} ^V 1 1. SOX, Physician 
and Druggist; Port Byron; born in Peun., 
in 1828 ; came to this County in 1857 ; Rep ; 
Presb. ; owns 300 acres, valued at $15,000; 
first wife was ]\Iyra Gordon, of ]Sr. Y., mar- 
ried 1861, died 1863; one boy,Wilson Gor- 
don ; married for second wife Miss E. J. 
Simpson, of AVestmoreland Co., Penn., in 
1865; one boy, Charles S.' 

Flint L. J. teamster; P. O. Port Byron ; dem ; 
from Michigan. 

Free Israel, carpenter ; Port Byron ; rep ; 
owns house and lot, value $800 ; Ohio. 

Free R. C. clerk; Port Byron; rep; born 111. 

GARDNER JOHN, cooper; Sec. 13; P. 
O. Port Byron; dem; from Scotland. 

GARXETT JOSEPH, Retired; Port 
Byron; born in England in 18 i3; came to 
this County in 1840; owns property valued 
at $6,000 ; married Rebecca Lloyd, of Pa., 
in 1840; she died in 1856; left three child- 
ren, William H., Samuel G., and Mary E. ; 
married Mrs. Susan A. Applcbey, of 111., 
in 1857, for second wife. 



Gates F. S. sawmill ; Port Byron ; dem ; Cong ; 
12 acres, house and lot, value $3,000 ; \t. 

GAYI.ORD & STOlfE, General 
Merchants; Port Byron; both born in 
Pennsylvania, Mr. G. in 1845, Mr. S. in 
1844; Mr. G. came to this Co. in 1858; Mr. 
S. came in 1874; Reps; Mr. G. Bapt; Mr. 
S. Meth ; Mr. G. owns 80 acres land, 
houses and lot, value $3,500 ; G. & S. mer- 
chandise, etc., value $6,000; Mr. Gaylord 
married Sarah M. Venamon, of Indiana, 
in 1873 ; Mr. Stone married Lizzie A. Id- 
dings, of Pennsylvania, in 1866 ; three 
children, Emma, Frank and Ina. 

Gessler Otto, shoemaker; Port Byron ; rep ; 
owns house and lot, value $300; Germany. 

Giddings J. C. teamster; Sec. 24; P. O. Port 
Byron; rep; Meth; born Illinois. 

Gilbert H. X. laborer; Sec.24; P.O. Port 
Byron ; dem ; owns house and lot, val. $300. 

Gillespie John, blacksmith; Port Byron; 
rep ; Cong; owns house, lot, &c. ; Ireland. 

Gaben Jas. quarryman ; P. O. Port Byron ; 
rep; from Ohio. 

Gossler F. C. retired gardener ; Port Byron ; 
rep; owns house, lot, &c., value $1,000. 

Grove C. R. laborer; P. O. Port Bj-ron; rep; 
from New York. 

Grove J. M. harness maker ; Port Byron ; rep ; 
from Penn. 

Grove W. S. lives with his father J. M. ; Port 
Byron ; dem ; Cong. 

Grover G. R. cooper ; Port Byron ; rep ; Meth ; 
from Indiana. 

Grover S. cooper; Port Bj-ron ; dem; owns 
house and lot, value $300; from Indiana. 

Guest Sheldon, shoemaker; Port Byron; 
dem ; from Connecticut. 

HALL J. E. contractor; Sec. 36; P.O. 
Port Byron ; owns house and lot, $1,000 

Hall R. H. farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Port 
Byron; rep; born Illinois. 

HAEE MRS. S. J. ISIillinery, Dress 
and Cloak Making; Port Byron ; born in 
Dutchess Co., N. Y., in 1832 ; came to this 
Co. in 1854; Cong; owns 31 acres, house, 
lot, &c., valued at $3,000; she is the widow 
of James K., born in England, and died in 
1870; has three children, Romanzo H., 
Mary A. and Emma I. ; Mrs. Hall has es- 
tablished a fine millinery business, which 
she ofl:ers for sale. 

Herbert John W. engineer; Port Byron; 
dem; Cong; owns house and lot, val. $300. 

HOB ART DAVID S. Tinner; Port 
Byron ; born in Boston, Mass., in 1813 ; 
came to this County in 1853 ; Rep; Cong; 
owns Store, House, Lot, &c., valued at 
$4,000; was First Supervisor from Port 
Byron Township to County Board ; also 
Chairman of tlie Board second and third 
years; is Justice of tlie Peace; married 
Abby G. Stimson, of Mass., 1841 ; she died 



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in 1855 ; have four chilclren, names, Setli 

S., Charles L., Ahhy E., Mary I.; married 

L_ydia Ricker, of Vt., in 1858, for second 

wife. 
Ilobart I. F. tinner; Sec. 36; P. O. Port 

Byron; rep; owns Iiouse and lot, val. $800. 
Hobert Mrs. Harriet, widow of Henry; Sec. 

8G ; P. O. Port Byron ; owns house & lot. 
Hollister E. N. farmer; Sec. 23; P. O. Port 

Byron; rep; Cong; 110 acres, value $5,000. 

HOI.I.1STKR EDMUND, Farmer; 
Sec. 13; P. O. Port Byron; bora in Conn., 
in 1807 ; came to this County in 1837 ; Rep ; 
Cong; owns II234 acres, viiluedat |6,000; 
married Emma L. Hall, of N. Y., in 1832; 
have four children, names, Lucy C, Em- 
ma L., Albert F., and Edmund N. 

HOLI.ISTER El>If IIXI> Ilf. Farm 
er and Stock Raiser ; Sec. 13 ; P. O. Port 
Byron ; born in this County in 1837 ; Re]i ; 
Cong ; owns 100 acres, valued at $6,000 ; 
was in 126th Regt. I. V. I., Co. E., as pri- 
vate, three years ; married Josephine Ag- 
nes Plumer, of Penn., in 1865; have one 
adopted daughter, named Rhoda T. 

Hollister Isaac, farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Port 
Byron; rep; Cong; 300 acres, val. $15,000. 

Holmes Mrs. L. A. D. E. widow of Judge 
Geo. E. ; P. O. Port Byron ; property |4,000. 

Harper Rev. A. Cong, minister; Port Byron; 
rep ; 22 acres, homestead, &c.,value $3,500. 

Hubbard J. I. bakery; Port Byron; rep; 
Cong; from New York. 

Hughes D. R. cooper; Port Byron; rep; from 
Penn. 

Hughes Emory, boot and shoe maker ; Port 
Byron ; rep ; from Penn. 

Hughes Hann, fiirm laborer; P. O. Port By- 
ron ; rep ; from Penn. 

Hughes Thomas, boot and shoe maker; Port 
Byron ; 4 acres, house and lot, val. $1,000. 

HIIXT, E. H. Carriage and Wagon 
Maker; Port Byron; born in Norfolk Co., 
Mass., in 1816; came to this County in 
1852; Rep; Cong; owns house, lots, etc., 
value 2,000; served as Justice of Peace, 
sixteen years ; as Assessor and Collector, 
several years ; married Mi.ss Abby L. Ho- 
bart, of Boston, Mass., in 1847; she died 
in 1866; left four children, named James 
L., Caleb S., Mary E., and Effle E. ; mar- 
ried second wife, Elizabeth Doan, of N. 
Y., in 1867. 

Hunt L. wagon maker; Port Byron; rep. 
Hutchinson L. ship carpenter; Sec. 24; P. O. 
Port Byron ; house and lot, value 



JOHNSON H. G. O. painter; Sec. 36; P. 
J (). Port Byron ; rep ; from Mass. 

JOHXSTOX E. H. Attorney at Law; 
Porl Byron ; born in Vt., Caledonia Co., in 
1823; came to this County in 1S56; Rep; 
Cong; owns 3 acres of land, houses, lots, 
&c., valued at $13,000 ; also Coal interests 



at Hampton, 111. ; elected Member of State 
Legislature in 1871-2-3 & 4; also Member 
of County Board four years ; married Miss 
Ellen C. Morris, of Ohio, in 1847 ; she died 
in 1854; left two children; Calvin A., and 
Ellen A. ; married Jane S. Saville, of 111., 
m 1858; luave thi'ce children, names, Sa- 
ville, Edwin J. and Martha M., deceased. 

KELLY D. W. laborer; Sec. 13; P.O. 
Port Byron; dem; Cath; from Ireland. 

KEEIiY AMBROSE I>. Millwright 
and Dealer in Stock; Sec. 24; P. O. Port 
Byron ; born in Penn., in 1815 ; came to 
this County in 1855; Dem; owns 37 acres, 
house, lot, &c., valued at $3,500 ; married 
Isabella Vauglm, of Penn., in 1856 ; have 
six children, names, Winona, Lulu B., 
Mary C, Henry, William C, and Eugene. 

Kerr W. II. moulder in brass and iron ; Port 
Byron ; dem ; house and lot. 

Kirk Patrick James, laborer; Port Byron; 
dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. 

LAMB L. D. quanyman ; Port Byron ; 
rep ; from Maine. 
Lavelle Mrs. widow of James; Sec. 25; P. O. 

Port B3'rou ; owns property, value $1,000. 
Lawless James, butcher ; Port Byron ; dem ; 

Cath ; owns house and lot, value $400 ; 
Leslie Simp, teamster; Sec. 24; P. O. Port 

Byron ; rop ; from Penn. 
Letson Harry, carpenter; Sec. 24; P. O. Port 

Byron; rep; owns house and lot, val.- $300. 

lilVIlfGS JOHN D. teamster; 
Port Byron; born in Indiana, in 1850; 
came to this Co. in 1854 ; Rep ; Meth ; owns 
teams, threshing machines, &c., valued at 
$600; married Flora E. Drenen, of 111., in 
1874; have one child, named Gracie S. 

Lowlip A. laborer, lives with his father Jos. ; 
Port Byron ; dem ; born Illinois. 

Lowry L. dealer in coal ; Port Byron ; rep ; 
Cong; from Penn. 

EYFORD A. E. Manufacturer of Lime ; 
Port Byron; born in Port Byron, 111., in 
1847; Rep; Epis; owns house, lot, &c., 
valued at $10,000; married Miss Clara 
Burgh, of Rock Island, 111., in 1874; have 
one girl, named Aimee E. 

Lyford Jeremiah H. farmer; Sec. 7; P.O. 
'Port Byron ; rep ; INIeth ; 400 acrs., $20,000. 

liYFORD WW. H. Physician and 
Druggist ; Port Byron ; born in Port By- 
ron, 111., in 1836; Rep; owns 130 acres of 
land, village property, etc., value $10,000; 
graduated at Rush ' Medical College in 
185!); member of Iowa and Illinois Dis- 
trict Medical Society, and Illinois State 
Medical Society; School Treasurer and 
Assessor f(n' 1876; married Jane Holmes, 
of Port Byron, in 1861; seven children, 
named Grace R., Charlotte E., Mary A., 
Clarence H., Florence C, Edward II. and 
Francis. 



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MCALLISTER JAS. farmer; Sec. 13; P. 
O. Port Byron ; rep ; 50 acres, $2,500. 

MoCAI.1. THOS. Farmer and Dealer 

in Stock; Sec. 22; P. O. Port Byron; born 

in Penn., 1830; came to this Co. 1841); 

Rep ; owns 120 acres land, value |8,000 ; 

married Martha Fleminy, of Penn., in 

1858; two children, named Lydia S. and 

James C'lyde. 
McCall Thos. farmer; Sec. 25; P. O. Port 

Byron ; rep ; Presb ; lauds, etc. val., $2,000. 
McCall Wm. farmer, rents of Rob. Campbell ; 

Sec. 24; P. O. Port Byron ; rep ; Presb ; Pa. 
McCanlev Jno. farmer and lime kiln; Sec. 

24 ; P. O. Port Byron ; rep ; val. prop. $300. 
McConuell Andrew, former, rents of W. IL 

Lj'ford; Sec. 13; P. O. Port Byron; rep. 
McCord Rev. S.J. minister; PortByrou; 

rep ; Meth ; wife ; born Illinois. 
McDermot Geo. cooper; Port Byron; rep; 

from New York. 
McGovern M. broom mnfr. ; Port Byron; 

rep ; house and lot, value $2,500. 
McLjnnons Geo. teamster; Sec. 25 ; P. O. Port 

Bj'ron ; rep ; from New York. 
McNeal Geo. blacksmith; Port Byron; rep; 

house and lot, value $1,000; born 111. 
MalhoUeu R. retired ; P. O. Port Byron ; rep ; 

house and lot, value $600 ; from Ireland. 
Marshall A. H. dentist; Port Byron; rep; 

Meth ; from Indiana. 

MAXll^ELL JESSE, Proprietor 
Maxwell House ; Port Byron ; born in 
AVestmoreland Co., Penn. 1817; came to 
this Co. 1844; Deni; Cona;; owns houses 
lots, etc., value $7,000; married Miss A. N. 
McCall, of Penn., in 1842; seven children, 
Mary J., Agnes B., Lizzie A., Ida, Joseph 
A., Thomas M. and Jessie N. 

MAX^VELIi J. W. Manufacturer of 
Lime; Sec. 24; P.O. PortByrou; born 
Westmoreland Co., Penn., 1832; came to 
this Co. in 1855 ; Rep ; Meth ; owns house, 
lot, etc., value $2,000; was Sergeant in 
126th I. V. I., Co. E, three years; honora- 
bly discharged; married IVIiss Sarah A. 
Ailshouse, of Penn., in 1856 ; three chil- 
dren, named Samuel J., Mary Alma and 
Grace M. 

Merritt Henry, mnfr. furniture; PortByrou; 
rep ; farm, etc., value $2,500 ; from Ohio. 

Metzgar D. S. lime mnfr. ; Port Byron ; dem ; 
Meth; 80 acres, value $3,200; from Penn. 

Metzgar Geo. A. lime mnfr. and dealer ; Port 
Byron; dem; Meth; land, etc., val. $1,000. 

Metzgar Homer, mnfr. of lime ; Port Byron ; 
dem; lauds, etc., value $500; from Penn. 

]\Ietzgar ]\I. R. trav, salesman for Deere & 
Cor, Moline ; P.O. Port Byron ; dem ; Meth. 

Michaels Philip, retired; Port Byron; rep; 
property, valued at $6,000. 

Mickle Jos. Supt. coal bank; P. O. PortBy- 
rou; rep; Cong; prop. val. at $1,000; Pa. 



Milter A. D. tailor; Port Byron; rep; house 
and lot, value $200; from Kentucky. 

Moore George D. dealer in lime, grain coal, 
etc.; Port Byron; dem; wife; born 111. 

Moore Wm. P. farmer and tirenuxn lime 
kilns; Sec. 14; P.O. Port Byron; $800. 

MORGAN J. W. Physician and Sur- 
geon ; Port Byron ; born in Indiana, 1836 ; 
came to this Co. 1865 ; Rep ; graduated at 
College of Physicians and Surgeons, Keo- 
kuk, la. ; been in practice since 1859 ; was 
Surgeon in the 40th Iowa V. I. durin"- the 
war; married JNIaria E. Vorcutt, of Mass., 
in 1860; two children. 

Mulhollen Jno. justice of peace ; Port Byron ; 
rep; house and lot, value $500; Penn. 

Munfort jVIrs. widow; PortByrou; property 
valued at $2,000. 

Mummy D. W. teacher; Port Byron; rep; 
from Ohio. 

Myers Howard, drug clerk; P. O. Cordova; 
rep ; Meth ; property, value $500 ; Ohio. 

NOONAN JAS. teamster; P. O. Port By- 
ron ; rep ; Cong ; wife, one child , Can. 
Norton Mrs. Bridget; Port Byron; Cath; 
house and lot, value $1,000; Ireland. 

O'BRIEN EDWARD, laborer; P. O. Port 
Byron; dem; from Canada. 
O'Brien Jno. laborer ; P. O. PortByrou ; dem ; 

Cong; house and lot, value $300; Ireland. 
O'Connor Jerry, laborer; Port B}'ron;dem; 

Cath; house and lot, value $800; Ireland. 
O'Donald Patrick, laborer; Sec. 36; P. O. 

Port Byron ; dem ; Cath ; prop. val. $400. 
O'Reily Jas. laborer, lives with his father; 

Sec. 24; P. O. PortByrou; dem; Cath; 111. 
O'Reily O., R. R. laborer, lives with father; 

Sec. 24; P. O. Port Byron; dem; Cath; 111. 
O'Reily Philip, stone mason; Sec. 24; P. O. 

Port' Byron; dem; Cath; from Ireland. 

OL.IX A. A. Agent W. U. R. R. ; Port By- 
ron ; born St. Lawrence Co., N. Y., 1851 ; 
came to this Co. 1873; is ticket, freight 
and express agent at W. U. depot. Port 
BjTou; married Agnes B. Maxwell, of 
Port Byron, 111., 1873 ; one child, Jesse B. 

PARDEE HENRY, R. R. laborer; P. O. 
Port Byron ; rep. 

Patten Elias, farmer; Sec. 1; P. O. Port By. 
ron ; rep ; 5 acres, value $1,000. 

Philleo D. N. farmer ; Sec. 13 ; P. O. Port By- 
ron ; rep ; 250 acres, value $6,000 ; Conn. 

Pinneo Dau'l, farmer; Sec. C ; P. O. Cordova; 
rep; 181 acres, value $7,500; from Iowa. 

Pinneo D. T. farmer; Sec. 1 ; P. O. Cordova; 
rep; land, house and lot, value, $1,200; la. 

Pratt Jno. farmer, lives with father ; Sec. 24 ; 
P. O. Port Byron; dem; from Michigan. 

Pratt J. S. farmer, rents of R. G. Hollister ; 
Sec, 24 ; P. 0. Port Byron ; dem ; 30 acres, 



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Prindiville W. laborer; Sec. 34; P. O. Port 
Byron ; dem ; Cath ; house, lot, etc., f 800. 

RANDALL HARVEY, expressman ; Port 
Byron ; rep. 
Randall "Willis, expressman; Port Byron; 

rep. 
Ratlibone L. D. farmer, rents of R. Curtis; 

P. O. Cordova; rep; 40 acres; born HI. 
Rex Hans, cooper ; Port Byron ; rep ; Luth ; 

from Germany. 
Rice W. C. livery; Port Byron; rep; house 

^ and lot, value !$800; froiii New York. 
Ripley H. carpenter; Sec. 36; P. O. Port By- 
ron; rep; Chris; house,lot and land, $1,200. 
Roberts Thos. shoemaker and fiirmer; Port 
Byron ; re\) ; property, value $800 ; England. 

b6€}]^]RS ERASTITS E. Banker, of 
the tirm E. E. Rogers & Sons ; Port Byron ; 
born in Ohio in 1830; came to this Co. 
1850; Dem; owns bank capital, real estate, 
etc., value $70,000; married Mrs. Susan 
Moore, of Port Byron, HI., 1851 ; two sous, 
named Frank E. and Edward M. 

Rogers E. M. banker and druggist; Port By- 
ron ; dem ; born Illinois. 

Rogers F. E. banker and druggist ; Port By- 
ron; rep; wife, one child; born Hlinois. 

Rowe Jacob, carpenter ; Port Byron ; rep ; 
house and lot, value $400. 

SANDERS JNO. teamster; Port Byron; 
rep; born Hlinois. 
Schaffer Juo. merchant; Port Byron; dem; 

Metli ; owns interest in store ; born 111. 
Scott N. B. retired; Sec. 35; P. O. Port By- 
ron; rep; Metli; 308 acres; from Penn. 
Seger Fred. laborer; P. O. Port Bvron ; rep; 

from Massachusetts. 
Sexton Jas. laborer ; Port Bj-ron ; dem ; Cath ; 

owns house and lot, value $300; Ireland. 
Sherman I. marble cutter; Port Byron; 

dem ; from England. 
Sliultz Jno. plasterer, lives with father; Sec. 

34; P. O. Port Bja-on; rep; born Illinois. 
Shultz P. brick laj-er and plasterer; Sec. 24; 

P. O Port Byron ; rep ; house and lot, $300. 
ShurtlitT Job, contractor; Sec. 36; P. O. Port 

B^-ron ; dem ; house and lot, val $500 ; 111. 
Silkey Henry, teamster; Port BjTon; rep; 

Luth ; from Germany. 
Simonson Jas. merchant; Port Byron; rep; 

Cong ; from New Jersey. 

Skelton J. mate steamboat; P. O. Port By- 
ron; dem. 

Smith Geo. W. harness maker and dealer; 
Sec. 35 ; Port Byron ; rep ; from New York. 

Snyder C. owns .stone quarj-; Sec. 25; P. O. 
Port Byron ; dem ; house and lot, $500. 

Snvder jMrs. M. A. widow of Henrj-; Sec. 
35 ; P. (). Port IJyron ; propertv, val. $2,000. 

SOUTH WKl'.L JA:?IKS II. Teach- 
er Public School; Port Byron ; born in 



Montgomer}^ Co., New York, 1844; came 

to this Co. 1855; has been Principal ot 

Public School four years; married Eudora 

Sexton, of Crawford Co., Penn., 1867 ; one 

boy, Wm. Roy. 
St. Ledger Peter, laborer; Sec. 36; P. O. 

Port Byron ; dem ; Cath ; property, $800. 
Stephenson E. B. teamster; Sec. 13; P. O. 

Port Byron ; rep ; house and lot, val. $300. 
Stoddard J. H. saloon ; Port Byron ; rep ; from 

Pennsj'lvania. 
Sullivan P. section boss; Port Byron ; dem ; 

Cath; house and lot; val. $300; Ireland. 
Sutherland A. teamster; Sec. 34; P. O. Port 

Byron ; dem ; from Indiana. 
Sutherland Chas. fireman lime kilns, lives 

with father J. A. ; Port Byron ; dem ; 111. 
Sutherland J. A. farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Port 

Byron; dem; 40 acs., house and lot, $1,500. 

TAVENER H. N. farmer, rents of Geo. 
Woodard ; Sec. 13 ; P. O. Port Byron. 

Temple J. B. boot and shoemaker ; Port By- 
ron ; rep ; from Pennsylvania. 

Temple T. D. boot and shoemaker; Port By- 
ron ; rep ; from Pennsylvania. 

Thompson Jno. C. contractor and carpenter; 
P. O. Port Byron ; rep ; house and lot, $800. 

Thompson W. W. blacksmith; P. O. Port 
Byron ; rep ; from Ohio. 

Tilbrook Wm. Imtcher; Port Byron; rep; 
house and lot, val. $700; from Penn. 

TRKJfT H. C. Grocery and Provision 
Merchant ; Port Byron ; born in Lewis Co., 
Ivy., in 1830; came to this Co. 1850; Rep; 
Metli ; owns 4 acres land, house, lots, etc. ; 
val. $4,000 ; was private Co. H 51st I. V. I. ; 
promoted to Second Lieutenant; was 
wounded at the battle of Chicamauga; 
served 3^2 years ; held the office of Super- 
visor 3 years. Assessor 3 years ; married 
Flora \^an Order, of New York, in 1854; 
eight children, Cassius C, Lincoln, Phillip 
S.JIarryG., Ella, Lucy, Flora and Mary. 

Tubbs J.J. foreman at Gates' saw mill ; Po,rt 
Byron; rep; Cong; born Illinois. 

WAINRIGHT J. C. carpenter; Port 
Byron; dem; house and lot, $1,000. 
Waterhouse E. laborer; Sec. 31; P. O. Port 

Byron. 
Webster Oscar, painter; Port Byron; dem; 

born Illinois. 
Webster R. H. notary public ; Port Byron ; 

dem; house and lot, $1,000; from Maine. 
Welsh Wm. coal miner; Sec. 34; P. O. Port 

Byron; dem; born Illinois. 
Whitehead T. Jef. laborer; Sec. 25; P.O. 

Port Bvron ; dem. 
Whitesides J. W. Sr., cooper and teacher of 

vocal music; Sec. 24; P.O. Port Byron. 
Whitesides J. Wm. laborer ; Port Byron ; re\) ; 

house and lot, val. $300 ; born Illinois. 



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\VIGHT]!IA^^ B. Coal Operator; Port 
Byron; boru in New York State, 1S44; 
came to this Co. 1867 ; Rep ; owns house 
and lot, also partner in tlie Lowry, Wiijht- 
man & Co. Coal Mines, at Hamp'ton, 111.; 
married Martha E. Langdon,of New York 
State, 18Gi); two children, Fred and Stella; 
served in 100th N. Y. Vol. Regt. 

Wilcox Geo. laborer; P. O. Port Byron ; rep ; 
born Illinois. 

Wilcox Wm. stone mason ; Port Byron ; rep ; 
Meth ; house and lot, val. $300 ; N. Y. 

Williams J. G. jeweler; Port Byron; rep; 
house and lot. Value |;300. 

Williams P. J. jewelry dealer; Port Byron; 
dem ; from New York. 

Williams W. W. millwright; Port'Byron; 

rep; Meth; house and lot, val. $.-!00; 111. 
Williams Wesley, farmer, rents of D. S. Metz- 

gar ; Sec. 25 ; P. O. Port Byron ; dem ; 111. 



Wilson Chas. laborer ; Sec. 25 ; P. O. Port 
Byron; rep. 

Wolf Jno. laborer ; Sec. 25 ; Port Byron ; deni ; 
house and lot, val. $200; from Peun. 



Woodward G. W. farmer; Sec. 1 ; P. O. Port 
Byron; rep; 210 acres, value $15,000. 

Woodward H. C. farmer, rents of father, G. 
W. ; Sec. 1 ; P. O. Port Byron ; rep ; 111. 

ZEIGLER JNO. boot and shoemaker; 
Port Byron ; dem ; Luth ; from Germany. 
Zeigler D. merchant; Port Byron; dem; 

house and lot, val. $1,500; from Penn. 
Zeigler T. Jeft'. merchant ; Port Byron ; dem ; 

trom Pennsylvania. 
Zollinger Jno. painter; Port Byron; rep; 

house and lot, val. $(jOO; from Penn. 
Zuber Jno. harness-maker ; Port Byron ; rep ; 

from Switzerland. 



PORT BYRON BUSINESS DIRECTORY. 



Belcher JV, P. M. and Notary Pub- 
lic; Dealer in Family Groceries, 
etc., etc. 

Bell tTciS» Carpenter and Builder. 

BrtfOnt Wni. Merchant Tailor ; 
Clothing made to order; Repairing 
neatly done ; a stock of Cloths and 
Ready-made Clothing ahvays on 
hand. 

Devore JV, H. Banker; Dealer in 
American and Foreign Exchange ; 
Passage Tickets to all points in 
Europe ; Collections promptly made 
in all parts of the United States. 

Devore & Cone^ Dealers in Dry 
Goods, Clothing, Hats and Caps, 
Boots, Shoes, Hardware, Nails, 
Crockery, Groceries, Provisions, etc. 

Fleniiiif/ Dr. W. Practicing Phy- 
sician; also Druggist and Apothe- 
cary. 

Crniflord & Stone ^ Dealers in 
Dry Goods, Groceries, Clothing, 
Hats, Caps, Boots, Shoes, Notions, 
etc. 

Hall 3Irs. S. J. Millinery and 
Straw Goods; Dress and Cloak Mak- 
ing; Latest Styles. 

Hohart D. S. Tin, Copper and 
Sheet Iron Worker; Dealer in 



Stoves and House Furnishing 
Goods. 

Hunt E, H. Carriage and Wagon 
Manufacturer. 

Johnston E. H. Attorney at Law, 
Solicitor in Chancery and Notary 
Public; will attend to the business 
of his profession in the Counties of 
Rock Island, Henry and Whiteside, 
111., and the adjoining Counties of 
Iowa. 

Lowry, Whfhtnian & Co., 

Miners and Shippers of Hampton 
Coal. 

Ll/ford A. E. Manufacturer and 
AVholesale Dealer in the Genuine 
Port Byron White Lime. 

Lf/ford Wm, H. Physician and 
Druggist. 

Ma.rivell Jesse, Proprietor Max- 
well House, Refitted, Refunished; 
First-class Accommodations; Fine 
Sample Room. 

Mo r (fan J, W, M. D.; Physician 
and Surgeon; Special attention 
given to Chronic and Female Dis- 
eases. 

OUn A. A. Agent W. U. R. R. and 

Express Co. 



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BIOGRAPHICAL DIRECTORY OF 



JPort Byron Lime Co, Manu- 
facturers of the celebrated Port By- 
ron White Lime. 

Hogers E, E. <€• Sons, Proprie- 
tors Bank of Port Byron; Collec- 
tions promptly attended to; Drug- 
gists; A full line of Drugs, Paints, 



Oils, Glass, etc., always on hand ; 
Dealers in Grain and Live Stock, 

Trent H> C Dealer in Groceries 
and Provisions, Glass and Queens- 
ware, Hardware, Books, Stationery, 
Wall and W^indow Paper. 



RURAL TOWNSHIP. 



ADAMS J. Q. son of Samuel ; carpenter ; 
rep ; Presb. 

Adams Samuel, farmer; Sec. 21; P. O. Ru- 
ral ; rep ; Presb. 

AliEXAXDER C. M. Farmer; Sec. 
36 ; P. O. Orion ; born in Monongalia Co. 
West Virginia, July 2d, 1844; came to this 
State in 1867; Deni; Lib; owns 100 acres 
of land, valued at $7,000; son of George 
and Mary Alexander, of West Va. ; Grand- 
father Jolin was all tlirough the war of 
1812; emigrated from W.Va'^to Henry Co., 
lived there three years, then to Mercer Co. 
four years, and back to Henry Co. three 
years, then to this place ; name of wife was 
Hannah Cory, of West Va., born Feb. 23, 
1847; married Dec. 20, I860; 'have had 
three children, Ida Belle, born July 2, 
1868, Elmer C, March 1, 1870, died March 
7, 1871, Jessie May, born May 24, 1874. 

Alexander .James, farmer ; Sec. 9 ; rep ; Presb ; 
from Scotland 

Allely Andrew, farmer; Sec. 21 ; P. O. Rural ; 
rep ; Metli ; boi'n Rock Island Co. 

Allen Esbon farmer; Sec. 32; Richland 
Grove ; dem ; Chris. 

Allen Joseph, farmer; Sec.29; P.O. Richland 
Grove ; dem ; Cath. 

Allen Thomas, laborer; P. O. Rural; dem; 
Lib ; from Oliio. 

Amnion Joseph,farmer; Sec. 19; P.O.Milan; 
ind ; Luth ; from Germany. 

Amnion .Jacob, Sec. 19 ; P. O. Milan ; dem ; 
Luth ; from Penn. 

Amnion J. F. farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Milan; 
dem; Luth; from Penn. 

Amnion M. farmer ; Sec. 19 ; P.O. Milan ; dem ; 
Luth ; from Germany. 

BAILEY JAS. farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. Coal 
Valley ; rep ; U. P. ; from Ireland. 

BAIIiEY FRAlSrCIS, Retired Farm- 
er; Sec. 11; P. O. C/oal Valley; born in Co. 
Down, Ireland, in 1807; came to this Co. 
in 1848; Rep; Presb; owns 160 acres of 
land, valued at ,f 10,000; Mr. Bailey is sen- 
ior brother of .Iudg(! Bailey of Rock Island ; 



his first wife was Agnes Cooper, she died 
Oct., 1872, second wife was Emma Tin- 
mis of Shropshire, England, born Dec. 20, 
1828; married'Dec. 30, 1873; Mrs. Bailey 
has seven children living by her first hus- 
band, and one deceased, Emma Morgan, 
died April 20, 1873. 

BAlIiEY "JOHX €. Farmer; [Sec. 2; 
P. O. Coal Vallej'; born in Countv Down, 
Ireland, Oct. 23, 1833; came to this County 
in 1849; Rep; U. Presb; owns 160 acres of 
land, valued at $9,000 ; son of Robert and 
Jane Bailey; Robert died Aug. 19,1802; 
name of wife was Mary M. Harsha; she 
died Sept. 30, 1871, leaving four children, 
Elizabeth J., born Sept. 22, 1860, Robert 
J., Aug. 30, 1862, James H., Dec. 19, 1864, 
Mary,"Oct. 17, 1867; second wife was Mar- 
tha Wilson; married March 19, 1873; she 
was born April 5, 1839, in Ohio; daughter 
of Thomas and Jane Wilson ; have two 
children, William ]\I. W., born Aug. 15, 
1874, Alexander C, Jan. 10, 1877. 

BAIIiEY WII.I.IAM S. Farmer 
and Steward of Count}- Farm ; Sec. 2 ; P. 
O. Coal Valle_y; born in Cbunty Down, 
Ireland, Nov. 5, 1820; came to this County 
in 1848; Rep; U. Presb; oavds 402 acres of 
land, valued at $20,000 ; son of Robert and 
Jane Bailey, who emigrated to this County 
in 1849; has held the position of Steward 
of County Farm fifteen years; name of 
wife was Ann, daughter of Hugh Bailev, 
born June 0, 1830 ; married March 25, 1858 ; 
have six children living, Mdvy Jane, born 
Jan. 2, 1859, Elizabeth, May 19, 1801, Ann 
Maria, April 15, 1804, Robert James, Oct. 
17, 1808, Alice, Nov. 10, 1870, Isaac John, 
Jan. 21, 1873. 

Beatty Wra. tenant; Sec. 11; P. O. Coal Val- 
ley'; Presb. 

Binard John, Sec. 18; P. O. Milan; rep; 
Cath; from Belgium. 

Bollman M. farmer; Sec. 14; rep; Meth; 
from Penn. 

Bollman R. L. farmer; Sec. 14; rep; Lib. 

Bollman Wm. farmer; Sec. 14; P.O. Coal 
Valley; rep; Lib; from Penn. 



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417 



Bollman Wm., Jr. farmer; Sec. 14; rep; Lib. 

Bosold Ed. tanner; Sec. 16; P. O. Coal Val- 
ley ; dem ; Cath ; from Ohio. 

Bosold John, farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Coal 
Valley; dem; Cath; from Ohio. 

Bosold Theodore, former; Sec. 16; P. O. Coal 
Valley ; dem ; Cath ; from Ohio. 

Bosold Wm. farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Coal Val- 
ley ; dem ; Cath ; from Ohio. 

Brabham John, tenant ; Sec. 25 ; ind ; Presb ; 
from Ohio. 

Bridgeford A. laborer; P. O. Coal Valley; 

rep. 
Brisenham Pat, laborer; P. O. Milan; dem; 

Cath. 
Brown David, fanner; Sec. 9; P. O. Milan; 

dem; Cath; from Ireland. 

CAMPBELL Rev. R. S. Pastor U. P. Ch.; 
P. O. Coal Valley ; rep. 

CAMPBEMi PATRICK, Farmer; 
Sec. 2; P. O. Coal Valley; born in County 
Teroue, Ireland, in 1811 ; came to this Co. 
in 1845 ; Dem ; Cath ; owns 80 acres of land 
valued at $5,000; son of Owen and Mary 
(Sweeney) Campbell, of Ireland ; name of 
wife was Jane Linett, who came to the U. 
S. in 1832; born Sept. 20, 1812; married 
Nov. 20, 1831 ; have six children living, 
Mary, born Sept. 20, 1834; Rosan, Nov. 3, 
1836; Margarite, Feb. 5, 1839; William L., 
Feb. 15, 1841; Amanda, Feb. 13, 1843; 
Maria, Nov. 3, 1847; Sarah, Feb. 3, 1852. 

CAUGHEY JOHJT, Farmer; Sec. 13; 
P. O. Coal Vallej'; born in County Down, 
Ireland, June 22, 1818 ; came to this Co. 
in 1850; Rep; U. Presb; owns 160 acres of 
land valued at $9,000 ; came to the U. S. 
in 1849 ; name of wife was Margarite Mc- 
Whinney, born Jan. 31, 1836, Avho came to 
this countrj- in 1852 ; married May 24, 1855 ; 
have eight children living, Elizabeth, born 
April 7^1856; Mary A., Feb. 3, 1859; Ella 
Jane, June 11, 1861; Margarite, Dec. 11, 
1863; James, Jan. 1, 1866; Charles Spur- 
geon, June 10, 1870 ; William J., Jan. 24, 
1872 ; Olive Adaline, Oct. 21, 1874. 

Cheney A. P. farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Rural; 
Dem ; U. B. 

CHENEY :NEI.S0X W. Farmer; 
Sec. 22; P. O. Rural; born in Champaign 
County, Ohio, June 28, 1823; came to this 
County in 1845; Ind; Lib; owns 80 acres 
of land, valued at $4,000; son of John and 
Hannah Cheney, of Ohio; the former died 
in Logan Co., Ohio, in 1836, the latter died 
in this town in 1876; Mr. Cheney's Grand- 
father Crayn acted as a spy under Gen'l 
Washington, all through the Revolution- 
ary War. and calledjby the English, Long 
Duke ; Father's family consisted of eleven 
children, Mary Ann, who married A. C. 
Craig, and died in 1847 (leaving three 
children),William C, Edward J., Johanna, 
who died in 1865, Nelson W., who came 
to this County on horseback from Logan 



Co., Ohio, where he had lived nineteen 
years, Lafayette, Perry M., Francis, who 
died in 1851, Jane, now wife of A. Shaw, 
Sarah A., now wife of R. Vance, and John 
M. 
Cheney P. M. farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Rural; 
dem; Lib; from Ohio. 

CHEXEY WIIxLIAM C. Farmer; 
Sec. 34; P. O. Rural; born in Champaign 
County, Ohio, on Sept. 30th, 1819; came to 
this County in 1842; dem ; Meth ; owns 235 
acres of land, valued at $11,000; son of 
John and Hannah (Valentine) Cheney; 
Mr. John C. was a native of Va., and son 
of Edward, of Maryland, the son of Eben- 
ezer from England ; Mr. Cheney's Grand- 
father Edward, with a few others, carried 
his gun two years to protect the frontiers- 
men of Kentucky from the Indians ; name 
of his wife was Emily Sayre, daughter of 
John and Jane (Valentine) Sayre, of N. J. ; 
born Feb. 9, 1815; married Sept. 16, 1840; 
have had six children, four living and two 
deceased, Mary Ellen, born Sept."l7, 1843; 
Hannah M., March 9, 1848; Alanson P., 
Nov. 8, 1850; Alina Jane, Dec. 22, 1854. 

Clark John, farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. Coal Val- 
ley; dem; Cath. 

Clegg James, laborer on County Farm ; rep ; 
from Ireland. 

COFFEE THOMAS E. Farmer; 
Sec. 23 ; P. O. Rural ; born in Belmont Co., 
Ohio, Jan. 14, 1823; came to this County 
in 1853 ; Rep ; Lib ; owns 444 acres of land, 
valued at $30,000 ; at the age of 27 came to 
Hancock Co., lived there three years, then 
to this town ; son of John and Alice Cof- 
fee, of Ohio, of the Quaker faith ; name 
of wife was Hannah J., daughter of B. G. 
and Jane Wright; Grandparents on her 
mother's side were Enos and Phoebe 
Broomhall, of Bedford Co., Pa., also of the 
Quaker faith; was born Dec. 10, 1825; 
married Nov. 30, 1847; have had four 
children, Benjamin W., born April 11, 
1849, and died March 19,1852; John S. 
born July 25, 1850, and died March 21, 
1852 ; Belle and Ellen (twins) born Jan. 17, 
1853. 

Cook James, Sec. 35. 

Cooper Hugh, farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Coal 
Valley; dem; Presb. 

COUCH BEX.TAMIX F. Farmer; 
Sec. 5; P.O.Milan; l)orn in Armstrong 
Co., Penn., Sept. 26, 1835; came to this Co. 
in 1863 ; Rep ; Lib ; owns 80 acres of land, 
valued at $4,500; was the son of Jesse P., 
of Washington Co. ; was Vol. in Co. H. 
52d Penn. Regiment, under Col. Gallagher, 
and was put in pursuit of Gen'l Morgan, 
in his Ohio raid ; name of wife was Mar- 
tha J., daughter of A. L. and Mary Sayre, 
of this town ; born May 2, 1852 ; married 
April 23, 1868; have three children, Relda 
Edella, born Feb. 27, 1870; Harold Hultz, 
June 12, 1873; Elmer Stanle}^, June 9, 
1876. 



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BIOGRAPHICAL DTKECTOKT OF 



Couch David, son of John; Sec. 34; P. O. 
Rural ; rep ; Lib. 

Couch John, former; Sec. 34; P.O. Rural; 
rep; Meth. 

CRA\% FORD ED^VIX H. Farmer ; 
Sec. 22; P, O. Rural; born in Huron Co., 
O., March' 6, 1832 ; came to this Co. in 
1849 ; Dem ; Metli ; owns 161 acres of land, 
value $9,000 ; was son of Joseph, who set- 
tled in Mercer Co. in 1838, and died in 
1846; name of wife was Rachel, born Sept. 
28, 1836 ; daughter of Joseph South, who 
was the son of Elijah, of Green Co., Pa., 
who served seven years in the Revolution- 
ary War; was married Jan. 3, 1855; have 
nine children living, Mary A.B., born Jan. 
24, 1856; Lurena E., Nov. 1, 1858; Eliza 
A., Aug. 10, 1860; James L., March 28, 
1862; Lettie E., March 4, 1866; Nettie L., 
Sept. 29, 1867; Leola F., July 5, 1869; 
Francis M. N., July 10, 1871 ; Lydia M., 
Nov. 22, 1873. 

Crockett C. N. tenant; Sec. 2; P. O. Coal 
Valley ; dem ; Lib. 

Crockett W. K. tenant; Sec. 2; P. O. Coal 
Valley; dem; Lib. 

DADY DAVID B. Sec. 5 ; P. O. Milan ; 
dem ; Cath. 

DADY MRS. DAVID, Farming; 
Sec. 5; P. O. Milan; born in Cork Co., 
Ireland, Jan. 20, 1828; came to this Co. in 
1854; Cath; owns 20 acres of land, value 
$1,000; her husband, David Dady, was 
born in same place in Ireland ; died in 
this Co., Oct. 23, 1865; was married in the 
old country Feb. 15, 1848; have had nine 
children, four now living; Margaretta, 
born Feb. 15, 1853; David^'Dec. 17, 1855; 
Mary, June 25, 1863; James, April 20, 
1865 ; Mr. and Mrs. Dady emigrated to the 
U. S. in 1851, lived two years in New 
York, one year in LaSalle, seven years in 
Rock Island, and sixteen years in this 
place. 
Davis A. tenant; Sec. 7; P. O. Milan; dem; 

Meth. 
Davis N. tenant; Sec. 7; P. O. Milan; dem; 

Meth. 
Davis W. tenant; Sec. 7; P. O. Milan; dem; 

Meth. 
Deaffenbaugh J. tenant; Sec. 6; P. O. Milan; 

dem ; Presb. 
Deal H. W. farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. Coal Val- 
ley ; ind ; Presb ; from Pennsylvania. 
Deal P. J. farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. Coal Val- 
ley; rep; Presb; from Pennsylvania. 
Depape F. tenant; Sec. 9; dem; Cath; from 

Belgium. 
Devolt Jas. T. tenant ; Sec. 20 ; rep ; Lib. 
DhuyA'ctter A. farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Milan; 
dem ; Cath ; from Belgium. 

DHUYVKTTKR JOHIT, Farmer; 
Sec. 18; P. O. Milan; born in Belgium, 
Sept. 8, 1811; came to this Co. in 1854; 



dem ; Cath ; owns 397 acres of land, valued 
at $15,000; son of John B. and Catharine 
(Kackiart) Dhuyvetter; married Amelia 
Roggs, Nov. 1833 ; she was born April 12, 
1804; have had five children, three living; 
Augustus F., born Dec. 17, 1836; Rosellia, 
Nov. 26,1838, died Sept. 9,1840 ; Peliza,Jan. 
17, 1843 ; Mary T., Oct. 5, 1848 ; one boy 
died in infancy; Mary T. married John 
Binard, Oct. 30, 1869; have three children, 
Josephene, born Aug. 8, 1870 ; Mav J-, Nov. 
12, 1873; Henry J., Nov. 4, 1875; Mr. 
Dliuyvetter has held office of Road Com- 
missioner and Overseer in this tp. 
Dillon J. M. tenant; P.O. Rural;! rep ; Meth; 
from Ohio. 

Domady S. laborer; P.O. Richland Grove; 
dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. 

DONAIvDSO^ A:^DRE^ , Farm- 
er; Sec. 14; P. O. Coal Valley; born in 
Washington Co., Pa„ March 2, 1832 ; came 
to this Co. in 1853 ; dem ; Presb ; owns 510 
acres of land, valued at $25,500; son of 
Richard and Catharine (Ritchie) Donald- 
son, of Pa. ; the latter died Julv 7, 1845 ; 
name of wife was Ellen M. Titterington, 
of this Co. ; born July 4, 1845, married 
July 4, 1865 ; have five children, Mary Ella, 
born May 17, 1866; Clara Belle, Jan. 9, 
1868 ; Anna Eliza, Feb. 22, 1870 ; Richard, 
July 12, 1872; Susan, Aug. 9, 1875; Mr. 
Donaldson has held the offices of School 
Director, Assessor and Supervisor. 

DOJfAI.DSOlS' JAMKS, Farmer; 
Sec. 16; P. O. Rural; born in Washington 
Co., Pa., June 12, 1827; came to this Co. in 
1857; dem; Presb; owns 447 acres, valued 
at $25,000; emigrated to this Co. from Pa. 
by land ; name of wife was C. A. Cook, of 
same place ; born ^Oct. 13, 1831 ; married 
March 1, 1853. 

FAILING A. farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. 
Rural ; rep ; Lib ; from New York. 
Featherlj^ Geo. W. farmer; P.O. Rural; rep; 

Friends ; from Pennsylvania. 
Fitzpatrick John, farmer; Sec. 21; P. O. 

Rural ; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. 
Fitzpatrick John, Jr. farmer; Sec. 21 ; P. O. 

Rural ; dem ; Cath. 
Fitzpatrick Joseph, farmer; Sec. 21; P.O. 

Rural ; dem ; Cath. 
Franing H. S. farmer on father's estate; 

P. O.'Milan ; dem. 

FRA^flXG MRS. I.E^^TS C, 

Farmer; See. 18; P. O. Milan; born in 
Bavaria, Prussia, July 16, 1831; came to 
this Co. in 1851; Luth ; owns 711 acres of 
land, value $28,440 ; Mr. Lewis C. Franing 
was born Feb. 22, 1819, four miles south of 
Prizminden, Prussia; came to the U. S. in 
1838; lived in Mercer Co., Pa., about 13 
years, and then came to this Co. ; died 
Dec. 10, 1871, leaving ten children by 
Mary Johanna Martin ; they were married 
June 10, 1851; children are Henry L., 



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bom May 11, 1852; Emilv C, March 26, 
1854; George W., Dec. 30^ 1856; William 
J., Jan. 12, 1859; John, March 22, 1861; 
Louisa M., May 7, 1863; Elizabeth E., 
May 13, 1865; Lewis C, Feb. 2, 1867; 
Edward G. C, Feb. 26, 1869 ; Hattie M., 
May 7, 1871. 

GRANT EDWARD, laborer; P. O. Coal 
Valley; dem; Presb; from Pa. 
Griffith E. farmer; Sec. 7; P. O. Milan; rep; 
Lib ; from Pennsylvania. 

OOODIiOW fSTEPHEX E. Farm 
er; Sec. 29; P. O. Milan; born in this Tp. 
June 16, 1844; Dem; Lib; owns 183 acres 
of land, valued at $6,400; son of Thomas 
and Margarite (Gilmore) Goodlow, both 
born in Ireland; the former was son of 
Stephen, who died in N. Y. ; Thomas and 
his brother David were the first settlers of 
this Tp., and built the first house; name of 
wife was Barbara Campbell, of Canada, 
horn May 6, 1845; married April 15, 1868; 
have one daughter, Nettie, born Dec. 15, 
1872. 

HACKETT ROBERT, tenant; Sec. 3; 
P. O. Coal Valley ; rep ; U. P. 

Haefiey Geo., Jr. farmer; Sec. 33; P.O. Rich- 
land Grove; dem; Evang. 

Haefiey George, farmer ; Sec. 20 ; dem ; Luth ; 
from Germany. 

Hannah John,farmer; Sec.l2; P.O.Coal Val- 
ley; rep; U. P. 

Hastings John D. laborer; P.O. Rural; dem; 
Lib; from Ohio. 

Hess J. farmer ; Sec. 30 ; P. O. Milan ; dem ; 
Epis. 

Hess T. farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Milan; dem 
Epis. 

Hess Wm. farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Milan; 
dem; E^jis. 

Housche John, Sec. 30; P. O. Richland 
Grove ; dem ; Meth ; from Germany. 

Hutchingson J. M. tenant; P. O. Rural; rep; 
Lib ; from Pennsylvania. 

JORDAN WM. M. farmer; Sec. 36; P. O. 
Orion ; rep ; Bapt. 

JORDAX BYRON, Farmer; Sec. 36; 
P. O. Orion; born in Mercer Co., June 11, 
1842 ; came to this Co. in 1856 ; Rep ; Meth ; 
owns 229 acres of land, valued at $14,800; 
son of Capt. J. A. and Rachel (Metzler) 
Jordan; vol. in Co. C. 111. Inf, under Capt. 
Frank Shedd; at Galatin, Tenn., was 
appointed Second Lieut.; was at the bat- 
tles of Resaca, Kenesaw Mountain, Peach 
Tree Creek and Atlanta, thence to the sea 
with Gen. Sherman ; mustered into service 
Sept. 2, 1862, at Knoxville, and honorably 
discharged at Chicago, June 14, 1865 ; 
name of wife was Mary Ann Blackfan, 
daughter of William and Elizabeth K. 
Blackfan, of Orion, Henry Co.; William 
Blackfan was son of Samuel, the son of 



Edward, the son of Crispin, the son of 
William, who, with his mother, Rebecca, 
emigrated to Pennsylvania about the year 
1718, settling on lauds granted her by the 
sons of William Penn; she was wife of 
Edward, who died about the year 1690, in 
England ; May A. was born Oct. 22, 1841 ; 
married Nov. 17, 1867; have three chil- 
dren, Rollaud B., born May 20, 1870; 
Elmer IL, July 22, 1872 ; Samuel L., July 
26, 1875. 

JORDAIV CAPT. JOHX A. 

Farmer; Sec. 25; P. O. Orion; born in 
Rockland Co., Me., Jan. 11, 1819; came to 
this Co. in 1838; Rep; Meth; owns 160 
acres of land, value $11,000; and 80 acres 
in Iowa ; son of Capt. Robert, of Rockland, 
Me., who was the son of Capt. Israel Jor- 
dan, of Cape Elizabeth, Me.; Mn Jordan 
enlisted in the Tremont Rifle Regiment, of 
Co. A 37th 111. ; was elected Capt., sworn 
into the United States service, and started 
for St. Louis to reinforce Col. Mulligan at 
Lexington; name of wife was Rachel 
Metzler, born in Conshocton Co., O., May 
4, 1822 ; she was daughter of Peter and 
Elizabeth Metzler; married March 18, 
1841 ; have had four children, Byron, born 
June 11, 1842; Edwin T., Dec. 18, 1842; 
Olive M., Aug. 5, 1848, died May 14, 1865 ; 
William H., Dec. 28, 1850. 

KANE GEO. laborer; P. O. Coal Valley; 
rep ; U. P. . 

Kane W. J. tenant ; Sec. 2 ; P. O. Coal Val- 
ley ; rep ; U. P. ; from Ireland. 

Killing F. C. farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. Coal 
Valley ; dem ; Presb ; from Prussia. 

Killing Wm.; Sec. 11; P. O. Coal Valley; 
dem; Presb. 

Kinney Pat. laborer; P. O. Milan; dem; 
Cath. 

Krub Michael, tenant ; Sec. 32; P. O.Rich- 
land Grove; Luth. 

LYNCH JOHN, laborer; P. O. Milan; 
dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. 
liONO JOHlBf , Farmer; Sec. 26; P.O. 
Rural ; born in Indiana Co., Pa., March 30, 
1810; came to this Co. in 1857; Dem; 
Prot ; owns 80 acres of land, value $5,000 ; 
son of Jacob Long, who emigrated to the 
U. S. with his parents from Germany in 
1765 ; Mr. Long came to this State in 1854 ; 
lived in Mercer Co. three years ; name of 
wife was Susan Shirley, born April 24, 
1811, in Armstrong Co., Pa.; her grand 
father was in the Revolutionary War a 
longtime; her uncle, John Shirley, born 
in 1774, died 1876, and was married July 
29, 1829; have eight children, Robert M., 
born Nov. 19, 1830; Jacob, April 21, 1832; 
John L., Sept. 23, 1833; Susan, March 6, 
1835; Margaret, April 23, 1839; William 
J., Sept. 27, 1840; Jo.seph, March 1, 1842; 
Rachel A., Jan. 17, 1849; have lost two 
children. 



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BIOGRAPHICAL DIKECTORY OF 



I.OXCJ JOH]^ Ij. Farmer; Sec. 36; 
P. O. Rural; born in Armstrong Co., Pa., 
Sept. 21, 1833; came to this Co. in 1854; 
Dem; Lib; owns 12U acres of land, value 
$7,800 ; sou of John and Susan Long, of 
this Tp. ; Mr. Long was one of the lirst 
settlers on this prairie ; has spent three 
years in California since settling here; has 
held the position of Town Collector and 
some other town offices ; name of wife was 
Carrie, daughter of A. L. and Mary Sayre, 
of this town, born April 28, 1847, married 
April 19, 1864; have six children, Grin S., 
born Feb. 13, 1865; Mary Iva, May 12, 
1867; Wilson W., Nov. 4, 1868; Eva 
Merta, Feb. 22, 1870; Emma Cora, July 6, 
1872; Minnie Sept. 20, 1874. 

McCANDLESS GEO. farmer; Sec. 36; 
P. O. Orion; dem; Presb; from Pa. 

McCaudless John, farmer; Sec. 25; P. O. 
Orion ; dem ; Presb ; from Pennsylvania. 

McCreary R. D. farmer; Sec. 13; P. O. Coal 
Valley ; dem ; Presb ; from Peun.sylvania. 

McDonald Andrew, tenant; P. O. Rural; 
dem ; Presb. 

McDOXAIiD JAMES B. Farmer; 
Sec. 29 ; P. 0. Richland Grove ; born in 
Brown Co., O., March 5, 1822; came to 
this Co. in 1848; Dem; Meth; owns 620 
acres of laud, valued at $35,000; son of 
Jesse and Mary (Butler) McDonald, of 
Kentucky; the former died Feb. 9, 1873, 
the latter died in 1825 ; at the age of 16 
he moved into Tippecanoe Co., Ind ; lived 
there 14 j-ears; then, with very small 
means to make a start with, moved to this 
Co. ; married Jane, daughter of John and 
Losada Spivey, Feb. 15, 1848; she was 
born Dec. 19, 1829; have five children, 
Jasper N., born Nov. 22, 1848; Francis 
M., Sept. 5, 1852; Lawrence M., June 6, 
1854; Etta Ann, April 8, 1859; Sherman 
J., July 4, 1865 ; Mr. McDonald's residence 
was finished in the year 1873. 

McDonald Lawrence, farmer; Sec. 29; P. O. 
Richland Grove ; dem. 

McMEEKIX AKDRE^ farmer; 
Sec. 29; P. O. Richland Grove; born in 
Co. Down, Ireland, July 8, 1826 ; came to 
this Co. in 1851; Rep; Presb; owns 200 
acres of land, valued at $7,000 ; son of 
James and Mary (McAnce) McMeekin, of 
Ireland ; came to the United States in 1847 ; 
lived four years in Penn., thence to this 
Co.; Vol. in Co. A, 37th 111. Inf.; was 
under Col. Black in the battles of Prairie 
Grove and siege of Vicksburg; also the 
siege of Fort Blakely, near Mobile, Ala.; 
after three years and one month's service 
was honorably discharged, June 12, 1865 ; 
married MaryElenor, daughter of Joseph 
and Elizabeth Allely, Oct. 20, 1853, who 
was born Sept. 2, 1833; have six children, 
Josepii A., born March 4, 1855 ; Isabella, 
Sept 9, 1856; Francis, June 1, 1858; Mary 
Lucinda, Jan. 4, 1861 ; John, April 9, 1867 ; 
James William, Nov. 13, 1869. 



McQUOID JAMES, Farmer; Sec. 
13; P. O. Milan; born in Co. Down, Ire., 
Aug. 1824 ; came to this Co. in 1850 ; Dem ; 
Prot; owns 80 acres of land, valued at 
$4,800; sou of James McQuoid, of Ireland ; 
Mr. McQuoid lived one year near Chi- 
cago, then moved to this Co. ; name of 
first wife was Margarite Murphey, died 
Aug. 19, 1872, leaving six children, James, 
born Aug. 1, 1854; Julia Ann, March 27, 
1856; John, Dec, 1858; Robert, March 25, 
1860; William, Aug. 18, 1866; Maggie, 
June 11, 1869; second wife was Martha 
McGimpsey, married Jan. 29, 1874; have 
one child, Mary, born Nov. 26, 1874. 

McQuiod Jas., Jr. laborer; P.O. Coal Val- 
ley; rep; U. P. 

Moore Wm. farmer; Sec. 12; P. O. Coal Val- 
ley ; dem ; U. P. ; from Ireland. 

Murdock Wm. tenant; Sec. 2; P.O. Coal 
Valley ; rep ; U. P. 

Murphy F. P. farmer; Sec. 4; P. O. Coal 
Valley ; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. 

Murphy Jas., laborer; Sec. 12; P. O. Coal 
Valley; dem; Cath; from Ireland. 

Murphy John M., farmer; Sec. 12; P.O. Coal 
Valley ; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. 

NELSON E. tenant; Sec. 28; P. O. Rich- 
laud Grove ; dem ; Lib. 
NormoyleEd. farmer; Sec. 4; P.O.Milan; 
dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. 

09BRIEN D. farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. 
Milan; dem; Cath; from Ireland. 

O'Brien J. tenant ; Sec. 16 ; P.O. Milan ; dem ; 
Cath ; from Ireland. 

O'Brien M. former; Sec. 9; P.O. Milan; 
dem; Cath; from Ireland. 

O'Brien P. tenant; Sec. 16; P. 0. Milan; 
dem; Cath; from Ireland. 

O'Rorke P. tenant; Sec. 2; P.O. Coal Valley; 
dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. 

RAMSEY SAMUEE, Farmer; Sec. 
18; P. O. Milan; born in Co. Fermanagh, 
Ireland, June 2, 1824; came to this Co. in 
1849; Rep; Epis; owns 160 acres of land, 
valued at $7,000; son of George and Jane 
(Hutchinson) Ramsey ; the former is now 
living in Iowa; the latter died about the 
year 1833 in the old country; married 
Elizabeth Gilmer, March 7, 1854; she was 
born in 1849; have had nine children, 
eight living; Elizal)eth J., born Dec. 9, 
1854; Mary Ann, June 6, 1856; Samuel, 
July 10, 18o8; Isaac, Aug. 19, 1860; Racliel, 
July 28, 1862; Margarite, Nov. 15, 1864; 
John, Jan. 5, 1867; Rebecca, Jan. 16, 1869; 
William, July 2, 1873. 

SACKFIELD JOSEPII, farmer; Sec. 4; 
dem ; Lib ; from England. 
Sacktield AV'm. laborer; Sec. 4; dem; Lib. 
SAYRE AEAlfSOX E. Farmer; 
Sec. 27; P. O. Rural; born in Champaign 
Co., O., Oct. 24, 1818; came to this Co. in 



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1838 ; Dem ; Lib ; owns 640 acres of land, 
value $80,000; son of John Saja-e, who 
died in Ohio in 1836 ; his consort died in 
1849; Mr. Sayre came to this Co. with 
teams, and was about three weeks on the 
road ; name of wife was Mary, daughter 
of John Harold, of Pa., born April 17, 
1817, married Aug. 13, 1840; have seven 
children living and two deceased ; Mary 
Etta, born Jan. 24, 1845 ; Caroline, April 
23, 1847 ; Perry Wilmont, Aug. 26, 1849 ; 
Martha Jane, May 2, 1852 ; Joseph Allen, 
Oct. 20, 1854; Charles Edwin, April 21, 
1858 ; Cyrelda, Nov. 29, 1860. 

Sayre A. M. tenant; Sec. 35; P. O. Rural; 
dem ; U. B. 

Sayre A. N. farmer; Sec. 34; P.O. Rural; 

dem ; U. B. 
Sayre J. A. son of A. L., lives at home ; dem ; 

Lib. 

SAYRE PERRY W. Farmer; Sec. 
27 ; P. O. Rural, born in this Tp., Aug. 26, 
1849; Dem; Lib; resides on his father's 
farm ; son of A. L. and Mary Sayre, who 
were among the first settlers of this part of 
the Co. ; name of wife was Fannie C, 
daughter of John and Margaret Couch, 
formerly from Highland Co., O.; born 
May 13, 1851 ; married Jan. 30, 1873 ; have 
one daughter, Agnes Leora, born Jan. 10, 
1874. 

Sayre W.N. tenant; Sec. 35; P. O. Rural; 
dem; U. B. 

SCHflEEfllfG MRS. FREDERIC, 

Farmer; P. O. Pre-emption; born in Gtrp- 
piugen, Wittingbury, Germanj^, May 16, 
1819; came to this Co. in 1846; Luth ; 
estate of 500 acres, valued at $10,000; Mr. 
Sho'ning was born March 1, 1820; was in 
the German Army six years, then came to 
the U. S. in 1847 ; was married Aug. 29 of 
the same year, by Esq. Bridgford, of Mer- 
cer Co.; died June 25, 1873, leaving six 
children, Rebecca M., born Jan. 28, 1848; 
Ann Mary, Aug. 4, 1849; J. Frederick, 
April 20, 1851; John, Aug. 8, 1853; Han- 
nah, Oct. 25, 1855 ; Lewis J., July 13, 1858 ; 
Ann Mary married Henry Allimany, of 
Mercer Co. 

Scott Josiali, farmer; Sec. 10; P.O. Milan; 
dem ; Presb ; from Pennsylvania. 

Scott Wm. farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Milan; 
J dem ; Presb ; from Pennsylvania. 

Shrier J. farmer; Sec. 16; dem; Luth; from 
Germany. 

Simmons C. ftu-mer; Sec. 21; P.O. Rural; 
ind; Lib; from Germany. 

Simmons H.J. farmer; Sec. 17; P.O. Milan; 
dem ; Luth ; from Germany. 

SIMMOX JACOR, Farmer; Sec. 5; 
P. O. Milan; born in Weisanham, Ger- 
many, Oct. 28, 1820; came to this Co. in 
1850 ; Dem ; Presb ; owns 340 acres, valued 
at $4,000; Mr. Simmon came to the U. S. 
in 1833, lived in Bedford Co., Penu., nine 



years, Tuscarawas Co., O., eight years 
thence to this Co. ; was son of Henry p! 
and Eva Catharine Simmon ; Henry died 
Aug. 10, 1875, aged 82 years, and Eva C. 
died Oct. 23, 1874, aged 79 years ; name of 
wife was Rosette Eugle, born Aug. 25, 
1850 ; married May 31, 1872 ; have had four 
children, Peter, born June 20, 1873 ; Eva 
Catharine, Oct. 31, 1876; two died in 
infancy. 

Simpson John, laborer; P. O. Milan; rep; 

Meth ; from Penn. 
Sollenberger D. farmer: Sec. 9; P. O. Milan; 

rep ; Luth ; from Penn. 

Sollenberger James, Sec. 9 ; P. O. Milan • 
rep ; Luth. 

South C. laborer; Sec. 15; dem; Lib; from 
Penu. 

SOUTH DISAWAY, Farmer; Sec. 
15; P. O. Coal Valley; born in Green Co., 
Penn., July 2, 1838; came to this Co. in 
1854 ; Dem ; W. Meth ; owns 80 acres of 
land valued at $4,000 ; was son of Joseph 
and Maria (Mahlenfell) South ; Joseph was 
son of Elijah, who served seven years in 
the Revolutionary War ; was severely 
wounded by the Indians, and lay three 
days concealed in the bushes, without help 
or aid ; Mr. Malilenfell died in the War of 
1812; name of wife was Maria, daughter 
of John and Margaret (Kelley) Brido-e- 
ford, born May 12, 1841 ; married, March 
6, 1862; have five children; Bronwel, born 
June 6, 1863 ; Manily, April 17, 1866 ; 'oives 
Nov. 2, 1868; Delaska, June 22 1871 ■ L 
V. B., April 10, 1876. 

South James, farmer; Sec. 15; P. O. Rural- 
dem ; Lib ; from Penn. 

South Joseph, farmer; Sec. 15; P. O. Rural- 
dem ; Lib ; from Penn. 

SOUTH MRS. JOSEPH, Farmer; 
Sec. 15 ; P. O. Rural ; born in Union Town 
Penn., Oct. 18, 1812; came to this County 
in 1854 ; Meth ; estate of 225 acres of land 
valued at $11,000; Mr. Joseph South was 
born in Green Co., Penn., April 3, 1803 ; 
was married April 3, 1833; died July 4,' 
1866; lived 21 years in Penn., then emi- 
grated to this Co., landing at Rock Island, 
April 23 ; have had eleven children, nine 
living, Mahlon, born April 16, 1835; Rach- 
el, Sept. 28, 1836; Disaway, July 2, 1838- 
Mary, Jan. 24, 1840; Thomas B., Oct. s' 
1841, died in the army, Jan., 1863 ; John 
L., Jan. 22, 1844; Ciiarfes W., Oct. 28,1846- 
James M., March 15, 1848; Joseph l' Dec' 
27, 1849; Chamberlin H., June 15 1852- 
Isaac F., Feb. 20, 1854 ; Mr. South's first 
wife was Emma Ramsey, who died, leav- 
ing one daughter, Emaline D., now' Mrs. 
Israel Sycks, of Ohio. 

Spivey A. farmer ; Sec. 32; P.O. Richland 
Grove ; dem ; Lib. 

Stubb John, farmer; Sec. 19; Luth; from 
Germany. 



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Stevens John, tenant; Sec. 8; Catli; from 
Belgium. 

TYNDALL BERRYMAN, farmer; Sec. 
28; P. O. Milan; rep; Meth'; born 111. 
Tyndall Joseph, farmer ; Sec. 29 ; P.O. Milan ; 
rep; Meth. 

TREGO MRS. ALFRED, Farm- 
ing; Sec. 34; P. O. Rm'al; born in 
Berks Co., Pa., Sept. 18, 1819 ; came to this 
County in 1855 ; Fi'iends ; owns 71 acres of 
land, valued at $4,800 ; Dr. Trego came to 
this State in 1839; lived one year m Mer- 
cer Co., four j-ears in Henry Co., eleven 
years in Mercer Co. again, thence to this 
farm ; Dr. Trego was born in Peun., Dec. 
12, 1812; married April 15, 1839; he was 
the son of William, the son of William, 
the son of John, the son of Jacob, who 
was the sou ot Peter that was driven from 
France in the year of 1685, on account of 
his Protestantism, to Harrisburg, Penu. ; 
his first land warrant was recorded in Phil- 
adelphia, in the year 1090; the Dr., A. Tre- 
go, died Feb. 3, 1876, leaving six children 
living, and five deceased, George S., born 
May 24, 1842 ; Laura M., Dec. 17, 1843 ; 
Benjamin T., April 17, 1851; Isabella, 
March 1, 1854; Horace A., Aug. 18, 1858; 
Oscar, Oct. 26, 1862. 

VANDENBURG LEO, farmer ; Sec. 19 ; 
P. O. Milan ; dem ; Cath ; Belgium. 

VAEElfTIXE CYRUS, Farmer; 
Sec. 2^; P. O. Rural ; born Champaign Co., 
Ohio, June 5, 1831 ; came to this State in 
1835 ; Dem ; Prot. ; owns 165 acres of land 
valued at $9,000; son of Daniel and Jane 
(Taylor) Valentine, from New Jersey and 
Ohio; were among first settlers of this 
part of the State; first wife was Hannah 
Jones, married Sept. 11, 1851, and died 
Feb. 27, 1855, leaving two children, Celia 
J., born June 22,1854; Hannah M. died 
Oct. 7, 1856, about 8 months old ; second 
wife was INIary South, born Jan. 24, 1840, 
married Sept. 12, 1858; have eight child- 
ren, Calvin S., born Aug. 12, 1859 ; Ella 
lona, July 10, 1861; James B., Aug. 21, 
1863 ; Charles F., Feb. 20, 1866 ; Edgar O., 
Sept. 20, 1868; Benjamin G., Dec. 15, 1870; 
Alice Sarah, Oct. 28, 1873; Richard Louis, 
April 20, 1876. 

VAXCE ROBERT, Farmer; Sec. 5; 
P.O.Milan; born in Gallaway Co., Scot- 
land, Oct. 16, 1824; came to this County 
in 1851 ; Rep ; Presb ; owns 80 acres of land, 
valued at $4,000, and 320 acres in Kansas; 

' was son of Robert and Ann Vance, of 
Washington Co., Penn. ; both died in year 
of 1871 ; Mr. Vance volunteered in Co. H. 
under Col. McChesney on the Rock Island 
at Moline, and at Chicago was transferred 
to the 45th Regt. 111. Inf under Col.' Smith; 
the first ])attle was at Ft. Henry, and pur- 
sued the enemy, crossed the country to Ft. 
Donelson, without rations ; the first night 
slept out doors, without tents, in a bed of 



three inches of snow ; the first food he had 
he found in the haversack of a dead rebel ; 
at this place Capt. Hawley resigned. 1st 
Lieut. Seymour, becoming Capt. ; was in 
the following battles: Shiloh, Siege of 
Vicksburg, Champion Hill, and sharp 
skirmishing almost daily for a long time ; 
name of wife was Sarah Ann, of Logan 
Co., Ohio, daughter of John and Hannah 
Cheney, born Oct. 16, 1831 ; married April 
7, 1853 ; have had four children, only one 
living, Margaret Ann, born Nov. 20, 1854; 
three died quite young. 

WADSWORTH S. farmer ;"Sec. 4; P. O. 
Milan ; rep ; Meth ; from Ireland. 
Warnock Hugh, with his father ; rep ; U. P. 
Waruock J. C. student, Iowa Institute ; rep ; 

U. P. 
Warnock D. farmer; Sec. 13; P. O. Coal 
Valley; Rep; U. P.; born Illinois. 

Walters Jas. H. tenant; Sec. 15; rep; Lib; 
from Penn. 

Warnock Jno. farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. Coal 
Valley; rep; U. P.; from Ireland. 

Warnock Jno. with his father; Sec. 11 ; rep; 
U. P. 

Weiss M. farmer ; Sec. 30 ; P. O. Pre-emption ; 
dem ; Lib ; from Germany. 

Wiley Jno. farmer ; Sec. 18 ; rep ; Epis ; from 
Ireland. 

Wilson E.T. tenant; Sec. 8; P.O. Milan; 
dem ; Lib. 

Wilson F.W. tenant; Sec. 9; P. O. Milan; 
dem ; Meth. 

Wilson J. A. farmer; Sec.^26; P. O. Rural; 
rep. 

Wilson J. H. tenant; Sec. 23; P. O. Rural; 
rep ; Lib ; born Rock Island. 

Wilson J. L. former; Sec. 35; P. O. Rural; 
dem ; Lib ; from Indiana. 

Wilson J. M. former; Sec. 8; P.O.Milan; 
dem ; Presb ; from Ohio. 

WIESOX EEWIS, Farmer; Sec. 8; 
P. O. Milan ; born in Champaign County, 
Ohio, Feb. 23, 1811 ; came to this County 
in 1850; Dem; Bapt;owns 260 acres of 
land, valued at $13,000; son of William 
and Rachel (Mills) Wilson of Kentuckv, 
and born 179i and 1792; Mr.William AVil- 
son was in the War of 1812, and afterwards 
received two land warrants, 80 acres each, 
one of which was located on Sec. 17, in 
in this tp., and is part of the above farm; 
first wife was Sarah Thompson, married 
April 2, 1835; died in 1842, leaving four 
children, only one now living, Racliel 
Simmon; second wife was Minerva Tip- 
ton, uuirricd June 30, 1844, died June 29, 
1852, leaving four children, three living, 
John W., born Nov. 25, 1845 ; Sarah, April 
5, 1847; Jacob M., died Jan. 5, 1853, about 
five years old ; Owen D., Dec. 14, 1851 ; 
third wife was Catherine Simmon, born 
July 30, 1828 ; married Sept. 25, 185G ; have 



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ei2:lit children, Henry P., born Aug. 25, 
1857 ; Catherine L., Nov. 5, 1858 ; James R., 
Feb. 12, 1860; Maria L., June 2, 1861; 
Lewis E., Sept. 14, 1863 ; Charles C, Aug. 
2, 1864 ; Jacob S. Jan. 23, 1867 ; Charlotte 
H., Sept. 1, 1869- 

Wilson V. C. tenant ; Sec. 17; P.O.Milan; 
dem ; Lib. 

"Wilson William, tenant; Sec. 3; P. O. Rich- 
land Grove ; dem ; Meth. 

Wright B. G. retired farmer; Sec. 27; P. O. 
Rural; dem; Lib; from Ohio. 

Wright Frank G. son of W. P.; Sec. 24; P. 
O. Coal Valley ; dem ; Lib. 

"WRIGHT HAY», Farmer; Sec. 24; 
P. O Orion, Henry Co.; born in Belmont 
County, Ohio, Sei)t. 8, 1831 ; came to this 
County in 1855 ; Dem ; Lib ; owns 160 acres 
of land, valued at $11,000; son of B. G. 
and Jane of this town ; Grandparents, 
Joseph and Hannah, came to the U. S. in 
the year 1802, from Dublin ; name of wife 
was Nancy Jane, daughter of William and 
Margaret Hamilton, of Venango County, 
Pa., born May 8. 1841 ; married April 1, 
1858; have had live children, Edgar H., 
born March 15, 1859; Jane, Aug. 8, 1860, 
and died April 17, 1863 ; Ann Eliza, June 
27, 1862; Margarite Evaline, July 15, 1869; 
Harriett Belle, Jan. 28, 1873. 

WRIGHT JOHX C. Farmer; Sec. 
27; P. O. Rural; born in Belmont Co., 
Ohio, Aug. 17, 1838; came to this County 
in 1855; dem; Presb; owns 200 acres of 
land, valued at $12,000; Mr. Wright emi- 
grated from Belmont Co. to Hancock Co. 
this State, in 1851, lived there three years, 
then came to this County ; was son of B. 
G. and Jane Wright; the latter died in 
1869 ; name of wife was Mary E., daughter 



of Archibald Scott, of Western Tp., Henry 
Co., born Jan. 26, 1845 ; married Sept. 15, 
1865; have three children, Jennie Estella, 
born Sept. 6, 1866; Mabel Elizabeth, born 
April 21, 1869 ; Elmore Ray, Jan. 24, 1874. 

WRIGHT IlfII>ES R. Farmer; Sec. 
23;P. O.Coal Valley; born in Belmont 
Co., Ohio, Oct. 29, 1824; came to this Co. 
in 1852 ; Dem ; Lib ; owns 280 acres of land 
valued at $16,800; son of B. G. and Jane 
Wright ; B. G. was the son of Joseph, who 
emigrated to the U. S. from Dublin in the 
year 1798, the year of the Irish Rebellion, 
and landed at Baltimore; name of wife 
was Louisa Gregg, daughter of William 
and Susan Gregg, of Ohio ; she was born 
June 2, 1828; married March 15, 1852; 
have two children, Osella B., born Sept. 
26, 1853; Viola G., born Feb. 12, 1857. 

Wright O. B. son of N. B. ; Sec. 23 ; P. O. 
Coal Valley ; dem ; Lib. 

WRIGHT RUSH, Farmer; Sec. 28; 
P. O. Rural ; born in Belmont Co., Ohio, 
Feb. 14, 1832; came to this County in 
1855 ; Dem ; Lib ; owns 370 acres of land, 
valued at |17,000; son of B. G. and Jane 
Wright; Jane, the latter, died Oct. 11, 
1869 ; Mr. Wright has four brothers and 
three sisters, Niles B., Hannah Jane, W. 
Pitt, Hayes, Artimissa A., Narcissa, and 
John C. ; name of wife was Sarah J., 
daughter of John M. and Alma Wilson, of 
this County, born May 10, 1844; married 
Jan. 8, 1863 ; Mrs. Wright has only one 
brother living, John A., on the old home- 
stead, and one brother who died Jan. 31, 
1864, aged 21 years, and one sister who 
died Oct. 3, 1850, about three years old. 

Wright W. P. farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Orion; 
dem ; Lib. 



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DAMS DAVID S. farmer; Sec. 13; P. 
O. Josljm ; rep ; owns 95 acres ; Penn. 

AXGEIili H. I.. Farmer and Stock 
Raiser; Sec. 26; P. O. Osborn; born N. Y. 
in 1838; came to this Co. in 1865; Rep; 
owns 80 acres land, value $4,000; married 
Lucy J. Talcott, of 111., in 1866; three chil- 
dren, Florence, Jessie and Sprague. 

BAKER WM. M. farmer; Sec. 8; P. O. 
Port Byron ; rep ; 40 acres, $1,600. 
Beal Jas. J. stone mason ; P.O. Port Byron ; 
rep ; owns 10 acres, value $400 ; from Eng. 

REAE COIi. 1j. W. Farmer and 
Stock Raiser; Sec. 18; P. O. Port Byron; 
born this Co. in 1838 ; Rep ; Meth ; owns 



35 acres land, house, lots, etc., val. $5,000; 
rents 160 acres of father; was Supervisor 
one term. Collector one term, Town Clerk 
two years ; went into the 126th I. V. I. as 
Captain; promoted Lieut.-Col. ; served 
three years; married Lizzie S. Drum, of 
III, in 1863; four children, Albert R., 
Lucy W., Edna G. and Maud Mary S. 

REAL SAMUEE S. Farmer and Stock 
Raiser; Sec. 10; P. O. Port Byron; born in 
this Co. in 1843; Rep; owns 190 acres land, 
value $10,000; was private in 156th I.V.I. ; 
married Sarah Wainwright, of 111., in 
1866; six children, Charles M., Gertrude, 
Nettie, Bessie, Allie and one unnamed. 

Bender Rev. C. pastor U. B. Church ; P. O. 
Port Byron ; rep ; from Pennsylvania. 



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Benson Peter, rents farm ; P. O. Joslyu Junc- 
tion ; rep ; Luth ; rents 200 acres ; bweden. 

Blundell Henry, farmer; Sec. 18; P. O Port 
Byron ; rep ; U. B. ; 200 acs., $10,000 ; Eng. 

Bowles George W. farmer, rents of father; 
Sec. 8; P.O. Port Byron; dem; from Ind. 

Bowles Madison, farmer; Sec. 17; P.O. Port 
Byron ; dem ; 260 acres, $13,000 ; from Va. 

Bowles Samuel M. farmer, lives with father; 
Sec. 17; P.O. Port Byron; dem; from Ind. 

Brauns Hermon, farm laborer; P. O. Cleve- 
land ■- rep ; Luth ; from Germany. 

Brooks li. J. farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Hamp- 
ton; rep; wife owns 37 acres, value $1,200. 

Brown Chauncey J. farmer; Sec. 22; P.O. 
Osborn; rep; 89 acres, $4,000; born 111. 

BROWX tJREGORY, Farmer and 
Stock Raiser; Sec. 27; P. O. Osborn; born 
in N. Y. in 1824; came to this Co. in 1847; 
Rep; Cong; owns 745 acres land, value 
$30,000; \vas School Treasurer 16 years; 
married Antoinette M. Brewster, of N. Y., 
in 1849; ten children, Chauncey J., Win- 
field S., Albert L., Luther M., John H., 
Clara A., Sarah A., Antoinette M., Electra 
L. and Julia M. 

Brown S. H. Winfield; farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. 
Osborn ; rep ; born^Illinois. 

Brj^ant Samuel, farmer, rents of John Lis- 
ten; P. O. Port Byron; dem; born 111. 

Bryant Samuel S. farmer; Sec. 8; P. O. Port 
Byron; dem; 140 acres, $6,000; from Pa. 

Bryant Thomas, rents farm; Sec. 22; P. O. 
Osborn Station ; dem ; U. B. ; Penn. 

Buckley Timothy, farmer; Sec. 12; P. O. 
Joslyn Station ; dem; Cath; 140acs.,$4,000. 

Burrows S. laborer, St. L. & R. I. Div. ; 
P. O. Osborn; owns house; from Eng. 

CAMPBELL J. C. farm laborer; P. O. 
Josljm; rep; from Ohio. 
Carpenter A.H. farmer; Sec. 19; P.O. Rapids 
\ City ; rep ; owns 53 acres. 
Case John, fireman] on R.R. ; P. O. Osborn; 

rep; owns house and lot, $150; born 111. 
Clark John, farmer; P. O. Osborn; rep; 
from Ohio. f 

COWLEY JOHX, farmer; Sec. 15; 
P. O. Osborn; horn Isle of Man, 1832; 
came to this Co. in 1853; Rep; Meth; owns 
130 acres land, value $5,5U0; was private 
in 12r)th I. V. I., Co., A; married Mrs. 
Emma Rathbun, of Eng., in 1863, with 
two children, Earnest A. and Charles L. ; 
three children since marriage, John E., 
Jessie A. and Bertha J. 

COXLEY \VII.LIA:»I C. Farmer; 
Sec. 14; P. O. Joslyn; born in Eng., 1839; 
came to this Co. in 1856; Rep; Chris; owns 
80 acres land, value $3,500; married 
Ameha M. Kitson, of Ireland, in 1864; 
.seven children, Kitson, William C, RoI)ert 
F., Mary D., Isabella J., Amelia M. and 
Margaret A. 



Cox A. J. farmer, lives with father ; Sec. 9 ; 

P. O. Port Byron; rep; U.B. ; born 111. 
Cox Jas. L. farmer, rents of father ; Sec. 16 ; 

P. O. Port Byron ; rep ; born Illinois. 

COX JESSE E. Farmer and Stock 
Raiser; Sec. 9; P. O. Port Byron; born 
Ind. in 1815; came to this Co. in 1836.; 
Rep ; U. B. ; owns 230 acres land, valvie 
$12,000; was Justice of Peace ten years, 
and Assessor two years; married Sarah 
Jennings, of Ohio, in 1844; she died in 
1875; six children, Alban J., James L., 
William E., Joseph D., Mary E. and 
Alice A. 

Cox Joseph D. farm laborer ;| P. O. Port 
Byron ; rep ; born Illinois. 

Cox Wm. farmer, lives with father; Sec. 9; 
P. O. Port Byron ; rep ; U. B. ; born 111. 

Crawford Henry C. farmer; Sec. 10; P.O. 
Hillsdale ; rep ; born Illinois. 

Crompton E. F. farmer; Sec. 15; P. O. Jos- 
lyn Station ; rep ; 120 acres, $6,000 ; Eng. 

CuUen Edward, brakeman on St. L. 6c R. I. 
R.R. ; P. O. Osborn; dem; Cath; Ireland. 

DAILEY L. N. farmer; Sec. 3; P.O. Port 
Byron; rep; Meth; 60 acs., $2,400; 111. 
Dailey Sylvester, farmer; Sec. 4; P. O. Port 
Byron ; rep ; U. B. ; 193 acres, $7,000 ; 111. 

DAIEEY DAVID, Farm and Stock 
Raiser; Sec. 2; P. O. Port Byron; born 
N. H. 1813 ; came to this Co. in'l838 ; Rep ; 
owns 240 acres land, value $10,000; Jus- 
tice of Peace eight years; married Caro- 
line M. Dow, of Vt , in 1836 ; two chil- 
dren, Sylvester J. and Lyman N. 

Davids Marshal, farm laborer; P. O. Port 
Byron ; born New York. 

DAVID I»I. \V. Farmer; Sec. 6; P. O. 
Rapids City; born Penn. in 1824; came to 
this Co. in 1856; Rep; Chris; owns 43 
acres, and property in Rapids City, value 
$2,400; married Jemima Walter, of Penn.; 
first wife; she died in 1868; left seven 
children; married Mrs. Elizabeth O'Hara, 
of Ireland, in 1876, with two children ; 
names of children, Margaret J., H. O., 
Mary E., Ella M., iVngeline J., Elmer E., 
John W., Louis W. and Louisa M. 

Donahoo E. Clinton, carpenter; P.O. Port 
Bynm; rep; 100 acres, $5,000; born O. 

Donahoo Jas. A. farmer, lives with father; 
Sec. 3 ; P. O. Port Byron ; rep ; Meth ; 111. 

DOXAHOO JOHX A. Farmer and 
Stock Raiser; Sec. 3; P. O. Port Byron; 
born in Ohio in 1823; came to this Co. in 
1852; Rep; Meth; owns 250 acres land, 
value $15,000; married Elizabeth E. Shep- 
|)ard, of Ohio, in 1843; eight children, 
William J., James A., Edward Clinton, 
Amos Wilbur, Josiah Everett, Mary L., 
Luella and Elma Jane. 

Dow Mrs. A. G. widow of Lyman N. ; P. O. 
Port Byron ; owns house, lots, etc., $300. 



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Dow J. G. coal miner; P. O. Port Byron; 

re p; from New Hampshire. 
Dow Natluiu L. carpenter ; P.O. Port Byron ; 

rep ; from New Hampshire. 
Dunbar Alex, farmer; Sec. 13; P. O. Joslyu; 

rep ; own.s 146 acres ; from Ohio, f 
Dunbar Alonzo, farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. Jos- 

lyn Station; rep; 120 acres, $4,500; Ohio. 

EARHART JOHN, farm laborer; P. O 
Rapids City; clem ; Cath ; born Illinois. 
Earhart Peter, farmer; Sec. 7; P. O. Rapids 
City ; dem ; Cath ; 40 acres, $1,600 ; Ger. 

FILBERT CHAS. farmer; Sec. 4; P. O" 
Port Byron ; dem ; Meth ; 24 acs.,$l,200. 
Filbert Frank, farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. Port 

Bynni ; dem ; Meth ; owns 47 acres, $2,000. 
Filbert Frank, farmer; Sec. 4; P. O. Port 

Byron ; dem ; from Pennsylvania. 
Filbert Joseph L. farm laborer; P. O. Port 

Byron ; dem ; Meth ; from Pennsylvania. 
Filbert AVm. farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. Port 

Byron ; dem ; U. B. ; 40 acres, $1,600; Pa. 
Fitzhans Jos. grocer ; Osborn ; dem ; Cath ; 

owns 1 acre, house and lot, $200; Ireland. 
Freeland W. C. farmer; Sec. 17; P. O. Port 

Byron ; rep ; 200 acres, val. $8,000 ; Ind. 



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AMBER NICHOLAS, farmer ; Sec. 7 ; 
P. O. Rapids City; dem; 88 acs., $8,520. 

0EXIJ:\€J HElfRYC. Farmer; Sec. 
1; P. O. Joslyn; born in N. Y., in 1887; 
came to this Co. in 1848; Rep; owns 87 
acres, valued at $4,000; married Matilda 
R. Buckley, of Orange Co., N. Y., in 1865 ; 
have three children, names, Alice N., Ar- 
thur E., and Harry W. 

Graham J. M. ftirm laborer ; P. O. Port By- 
ron; dem; from Ohio. 

Gunther Carl, farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Cleve- 
land ; Luth ; 80 acres, value $8,000 ; Ger. 

HAAS FRANK, farmer, rents; P. O. 
Cleveland ; dem ; Cath ; from Prussia. 

Haller David, farmer; P. O. Port Byron; 
Luth; 40 acres, value $1,600; from Ger'ny. 

Hamilton J. F. conductor on St. L. & R. I. 
Div. R. R.; P. O. Osborn; rep; from N. Y. 

Hanna Andrew, farmer, rents of N. B. Jos- 
lyn; rep; rents 80 acres; from Ohio. 

Halina Clarence W. farmer, with his father; 
Sec. 14; P. O. Joslyn; rep; born Illinois. 

HAlfNA IVESI^EY, Farmer and 
Stock Raiser; Sec. 13; P. O. Joslyn; born 
in Illinois, in 1814; came to this Co. in 
1858; rep; Meth; owns 250 acres, valued 
at $12,500; married Mrs. N. J.' Campbell, 
of Ohio, in 1850; have five children, 
names, Milton, Willie, Alice, Clarence W. 
and Leslie. 

Herren Mrs. A. R. widow of A. E.; P.O. 
Port Byron ; 189 acres, value $9,000. 



Herron John^ farmer ; Sec. 5 ; P. O. Port By- 
ron ; Luth ; from Germany. 

TOHNSON MRS. CATHERINE, widow 
J of Moses ; P. O. Port Byron ; 40 a.,$l,600. 

JOHXSOJf DAXIEI. W. Farmer 
and Stock Raiser; Sec. 18; P. O. Port B}-- 
ron; born in this Co. in 1838; Rep; U. B. ; 
owns 133 acres, valued at $4,000 ; was in 
the 126th I. V. I., Co. E, as private ; pro- 
moted to Sergeant; served three years; 
married Miss Nancy J. Long, of Illinois, 
in 1857 ; she died in 1808. 

Johnson Ebenezer, horse doctor; P. O. Port 
Byron ; dem ; born Illinois. 

Johnson Geo. H. farmer, rents of his father; 
Sec. ; P. O. Port Byron ; rep ; U. B. ; 111. 

Johnson Gustaf, farmer, rents of Freeland ; 
P. O. Port Byron; rep; Luth; 120 acres. 

Joslin John, farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. Joslyn 
Station ; vep ; 100 acres ; from New York. 

JOSEIX liRH. EIJCY M. Widow 
of Benjamin B. ; P. O. Joslyn; he was 
born in New York, in 1819 ; came to this 
County in 1858 ; Rep ; Meth ; owned 600 
acres, valued at $25,000; was Justice of 
Peace, one term ; Supervisor, two terms; 
died in 1874; have four children, names, 
Edmond, Nahum B., John J. and Frank A. 

JOSEIX N. B. Ticket Agent, St. L. 
R. I. ct C. R. R. ; Sec. 13 ; P. O. Joslyn ; 
born in N. Y. in 1846 ; came to this Co. in 
1858; owns 80 acres, valued at $4,800: Col- 
lector two years; married Abbie S. Duns- 
more, of Maine, in 1870; have two child- 
ren, names, Robert Roy, and Benjamin 
Brooks. 

KAYSER JOHN C. painter; P. O. Os- 
born ; rep ; Epis ; from Iowa. 
Kirchholl Mrs. Fannie, widow; P. O. Port 

Byron; 140 acres, value $5,600. 
Kitson Wm. J. farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Os- 
born ; rep ; 80 acres, value $4,000 ; Engla'd. 
Knockamuse G. fawner ; P. O. Cleveland ; 
rep ; Luth ; 60 acres, value $2,000 : Ger. 

K::^0WEES l. S. Farmer; Sec. 5; 
P. O. Port Byron; born in this County, in 
1847 ; Rep ; owns part of the estate, 320 
acres ; was School Treasurer, four j^ears ; 
Town Clerk, six years; married Mary 
Dodge, of Illinois, in 1872; have three 
children, names, Clara D., Genevieve, and 
Charles L. 

Knowles L. laborer; P. O. Port Byron ; rep; 
owns part of the estate; born 111. 

L ARRANGE CHRIS, farmer, rents of 
his mother; P. O. Cleveland ; rep ; Luth. 
Long Mrs. Mary, widow of John J. ; P. O. 
Port Byron; 34 acres, value $1,500. 

MATHEWS KINGSLEY, agent, St. L 
& R. I. Div. ; P. O. Osborn ; rep ; Pa. 

lIAIiARKEY D. A. Farmer; Sec. 3; 
P. O. Port Byron ; born in Penn., in 1840; 



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came to this County in 1875 ; Rep ; Meth ; 
rents of Mumma ; was private in Co. D., 
184th Penn. V. I., one year; married Cath- 
erine Ross, of Penn., in 1855 ; have two 
chidren, names, William H., and John A. 

McEXIRY^ IIRJ^. EI.1ZABETH, 

Farmer; Sec. 29; widow of William; P. O. 
Osborn; he was born in Ireland, in 1817; 
came to this County in 1845 ; Dem ; Cath ; 
owned 700 acres, value |28,000 ; was School 
Director five years ; died in 1874 ; have six 
children, names, Michael F., John J., 
Matthew J., William, Lizzie C, and Mary 
E. 
HcEXIRY M. F. Farmer; Sec. 1;P. 
O. Joslyn; born in Illinois, in 1850; came 
totliis 6o. in 1850; Dem; Cath; owns part 
of the estate of 700 acres, value $20,000 ; 
married Miss Katie Fitzharris, of Illinois, 
in 1875. 

McMlJRPHY EDWARD M. 

Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 3; P.O. 
Port Byron; btn-n Rock Island Co., 111., in 
1843; Rep; owns 385 acres, value |1G,000; 
married Mary E. Moody, of Rock Island 
Co., 111., in 1872. 
Mead A. L. carpenter ; P. O -Port Byron ; 
rep ; from N. Y. 

MEAD MRS. MARtJARET, wid 

ow of A. H. ; P. O. Port Byron ; he was 
born in N. Y. in 1823 ; came to this Co. in 
1850; Rep; owned 97 acres, valued at 
|4,000; Mr. Mead enlisted in the 4th I. V. 
Cav., Co. A., as private, and died in the 
Hospital, at St. Louis, in 1863 ; have three 
children, names, Edward G., Hausie Fi- 
delia, and Arthur L. 

Meylette Jas. E. farm laborer; P. O. Port 
Byron ; rep ; U. B. ; from Ohio. 

Michels Simon, farmer; Sec. 7; P. O. Port 
Byron ; dem ; owns 50 acres, value $2,000. 

Middleton Willis, farm laborer; P. O. Jos- 
lyn; rep; from Mich. 

Moody George, retired farmer; Sec. 9; P. O. 
Joslyn ; from England. 

Moody Mr.s. Mary, widow of John ; Sec. 9 ; 
P. O. Port Byron ; 118 acres, value $8,000. 

Moore Wm. W. farm laborer; P. O. Port 
Byron ; rep ; from Penn. 

Morgan Jno. L. farmer, works for his mother ; 
P. O. Port Byron ; rep; U. B. ; from Penn. 

Morgan Mrs. Sarah, widow of L. Lenelin; 
P. O. Port Byron; 40 acr.es, value $1,600. 

Mumma Henry, farmer; Sec. 3; P. O. Port 
Byron ; rep ;"Meth ; 108 acres, value $5,000. 

NETSER SANFORD, retired; P. O. Os- 
born ; dem ; from Kentucky. 
Newton Thos. farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Port 

Byron; rep; 83 acres, value $3,000; Eng. 
Noah Jno. D. farmer; renter; P. O. Port 

Byron ; rep. 
Nold Henry, farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Joslyn 
Station ; dem ; Cath ; 120 acres, val. $6,000. 



Norris J. H. carpenter; Sec. 13; P. O. Jos- 
lyn ; dem ; from Vermont. 

OSBORN FRED, farmer; Sec. 21; P. O. 
Osborn; rep; Cong; 400 acs., $16,000. 
Osborn Geo. retired farmer; Sec. 12; P.O. 

Joslyn ; rep ; Cong ; from Conn. 
0.sborn Geo. H. farmer, with his father; P. 
O. Osborn ; rep ; born Illinois. 

0SB0R:^E J. G. Farmer; Sec. 12; 
P. O. Joslyn ; born in New York, in 1837 ; 
came to this Count}' in 1864; Rep; Cong; 
owns 140 acres, valued at $7,000; married 
Hattie C. Machin, of New York, in 1861 ; 
have two children, names, Charlie Hill- 
man and Birdie. 

Otto Henry, farmer, rents 18 acres of Stud- 
master; Sec. 30; P. O. Cleveland; Luth. 

PARSONAGE E. T. farmer, rents 45 acres 
of Joslin; Sec. 13; P. O. Joslyn; rep. 
Payne Wm. farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Osborn; 
rep; 600 acres, value $18,000; from Iowa. 
Pratt I. A. fixrmer; Sec. 4; P. O. Port Byron ; 
rep; owns an interest in the estate; N. Y. 

RAUH JOHN, farmer; Sec. 13; P.O. 
Joslyn; dem; Luth; 93 acres, $4,000. 

RATHBIJN JAMES T. Farmer 
and Stock Raiser; Seel; P. O. Joslyn; 
born in New York, in 1831 ; came to this 
County in 1837 ; Rep ; owns 82 acres, val- 
ued at $4,000; enlisted in 126tli I. V. I., 
Co. G, as private, three years; married Jane 
Moody of England, in 1857 ; have three 
children, names, Samantha E., John G., 
and Emma J. 

Read John, farmer; Sec. 14; P.O. Joslyn; 
rep; Meth; 41 acres, value $2,000; Penn. 

Reiter E. F. farm laborer; P.O. Osborne; 
rep; from Pennsylvania. 

Reiter Dr. John, pliysician; Osborn; rep; 
Unitarian ; from Penn. 

Rocker John, farmer, rents 80 acres of Mrs. 
Kircholl ; Sec. 6; P. O. Port Byron; Luth. 

SAMSEN EMANUEL, farmer; P. O. 
Port Byron ; dem ; from England. 
Schafer Chas. F., Sr. farmer; Sec. 5; P.O. 

Port Byron ; dem ; Luth ; 400 acs., $16,000. 
Schafer Chas. farmer, rents of his father Jno ; 

P. O. Port Byron; dem; U. B.; born 111. 
Schafer John, farmer; Sec. 6; P. O. Port By- 
ron ; dem ; Luth ; 378 acres, value $12,000. 
Schafer Luther, farmer, rents of his father 

Chas. ; Sec. 5 ; P. O. Port Byron ; dem. 
Schafer JMatthew, farmer; Sec. 6; P. O. Port 

Byron ; dem ; Luth ; 120 acres, val. $6,000. 
Scott Eric, laborer ; P. O. Port Byron ; rep ; 

born Illinois. 
Scarles Ambrose, farmer; P. O. Port Byron; 

dem ; 100 acres, value $4,000 ; from Ohio. 
Searl C. V. farmer and stock raiser, lives 

with his mother ; Sec. 30; P. O. Osborn. 



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SEARIiE MRS. ELIZABETH 

A. Farmer ; Sec. 30 ; widow of James ; P. 

O. Osborn; he was born iu Va. in 1802; 

came to tliis County in 1840; Rep; Metli; 

owned 4G0 acres, valued at $20,000; was 

School Director, ten years; died in 1876; 

have eleven children, names, Elhanan J., 

James W., Alvey P., Clark N., W. Sher, 

man, Elmira R., E. John, Pauline C, 

Rachel M., Mary and Clara. 
Searles Jas. A., farmer; Sec. 9 : P. O. Port By- 
ron ; dem ; 178 acs., val. $9,000 ; from Mich. 
Sliivffer Chas. retired farmer; Sec. 6; P.O. 

Port Byron ; dem ; Luth ; from Germany. 
Sharp G. W. farmer, rents 125 acres of Wm. 

Kitscher; P. O. Moline; rep; born Penn. 
Shaw A. C. farm laborer; P. O. Joslyn ; dem. 
Shepard W. C. fimner; Sec. 1; P. O. Hills- 
dale ; rep ; Meth ; 180 acres, value $5,000. 
Snyder John, farmer; Sec. 6; P. O. Rapids 

City ; dem ; Cath ; 74 acres ; from Germany. 
Spencer Wm. tireman on St. L. R. I. & C. R. 

R ; P. O. Osborn ; dem ; house and lot, $200. 
Spurck Ben. farmer; Sec. 6; P. O. Rapids 

City; Cath; 16 acres, val. $500; Germany. 
Stark E. ftirmer, rents of N. B. Joslyn, 40 

acres; Sec. 13; P. O. Joslyn; from N. Y. 
Struble I. E. farmer, rents of Mrs. Knowles; 

Sec. 14; P. O. Joslyn; rep. 
Struse Henry, farm laborer; P. O. Rapids 

City ; Luth ; from Germany. 
Stuart S. S. farmer ; Sec. 9 ; P. O. Port Byron ; 

rep ; from Pennsylvania. 
Studmaster Fred, farmer; P. O.Cleveland; 

rep; Luth; 185 acres, val. $8,000; Prussia. 
Sturdivant John, farmer; Sec. 17; P. O. Port 

Byron; rep; U. B. ; 200 acres, val. $10,000. 
Sturdivant Oscar, farmer; rents of John; 
Sec. 17 ; P. O. Port Byron ; rep ; U. B. ; 111. 
Sultman Phillip, farmer, rents ; P. O. Os- 
born ; rep ; from Germany. 
Swank Daniel C. farmer, works with father, 

Monroe; Sec. 8; P. O. Port Pyron ; rep. 
Swank J. C. farmer; Sec. 8; P. O. Port By- 
ron ; rep ; 21 acres, value $800 ; born 111. 
Swank J. S. farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Port By- 
ron; rep; 21 acres, value $800; born 111. 
Swank Monroe, farmer ; Sec. 8; P. O. Port 

Byron ; rep ; 240 acres, value $9,600 ; Ky. 
Swinnegar Henry, farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. 

Rapid City; rep; Luth; 120 acs., $6,000. 

Swinuegar Peter C. farmer; Sec. 19; P.O. 

Port Byron ; rep ; Luth ; from Germany. 

THOMPSON HENRY, farmer, rents 35 
acres; P. O. Osborn; rep; Bapt; Ohio. 
Tinsman Frank, farmer, lives with father; 

Sec. 14; P. O. Joslyn; dem; from Ohio. 
Tinsman Thos. farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. Jos- 
lyn ; dem ; 80 acres, value $3,500 ; Va. 
Toburn Patrick, farmer, rents of Mrs. Mc- 
Enery ; Sec. 1 ; P. O. Joslyn ; dem ; Cath. 



Tolson Oliver, farmer, rents of N. Wells; 
Sec. 18 ; P. O. Port Byron ; rep ; U. B. ; Va. 

VAJfDEBURG EDER, Farmer; 
Sec. 12 ; P. O. Joslyn ; born N. Y., 1841 ; 
came to this Co. 1867 ; Dem ; owns 165 
acres land, value $8,000; married Eliza- 
beth R. Miller, of Ind., in 1869 ; one boy, 
George Oliver. 

WAIDEMx\N H. farmer; P. O Rapid 
City ; Luth ; 120 acres, value $6,000. 

Wainright Alf. farmer, lives with father; 
Sec. 3 ; P. O. Port Byron ; rep ; born 111. 

Wainright Chas. farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Port 
Byron ; rep ; 50 acres, value $2,500 ; 111. 

Wainright Geo. farmer; Sec. 3; P. O. Port 
Byrou; rep; 50 acres, val. $2,500; Illinois. 

Wainright Jno. farmer; Sec. 3; P. O. Port 
Byron ; rep ; 50 acres, value $2,500 ; 111. 

Wainright Samuel, fiirmer; Sec. 3; P. O. 
Port Byron; rep; Meth; 224 acs., $11,000. 

Wake Geo. retired farmer; Sec. 9 ; P. O. Port 
Byron ; rep ; Meth ; 80 acres, value $4,000. 

Wake G. C. farmer; Sec. 9; P. O. Port By- 
ron; rep; Meth; 125 acres, value $6,000. 

VTAEKER HIRAM, Farmer ; Sec. 2 ; 
P. O. Port Byrou; born Kv., 1806; came 
to this Co. 1835; Dem; U.'B.; owns 360 
acres land, value $15,000; married Jane 
H. Farris, of 111., in 1830; she died 1835; 
married Mary Ennis, ot O., in 1837; sec- 
ond wife, eight children, George W., 
Samuel F., James B., Francis M., Nancy 
J., Maria, and Mary and Martha, twins. 

Walker J. B. farmer; Sec. 2; P.O. Port 
Byron; rep; 40 acs., val. $2,000; Illinois. 

Walker Marion, farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. Port 
Byron; dem; 62 acs., val. $3,000; Illinois. 

Ward M. C. farmer; Sec. 1 ; P. O. Hillsdale; 
rep ; Meth ; 80 acres, val. $4,000 ; Ohio. 

Ward V. W. farmer, lives with father; Sec. 
1; P. O. Hillsdale; rcp; from Ohio. 

Ward Theudas, farmer, rents 40 acs. of Mrs. 
Knowles; Sec. 14; P. O. Joslyn; rep; O. 

Wells Anthony A. farmer, rents of father, 
N.; Sec. 4; P. O. Port Byron; rep; 111. 

Wells Ira, farmer, works with father; Sec. 
18; P. O. Port Byron; rep; born R. I. Co. 

WEIiES ]!^EI.SO]Nr, Farmer and Stock 
Raiser; Sec. 18; P. O. Port Byron; born 
Ohio, 1817; came to this Co. 1829; Rep; 
owns 300 acres land, value $15,000; was in 
the Black Hawk War of 1832; married 
Harriet E. Dow, of Vt., in 1839 ; seven 
children, Rensselaer D., Anthony A., Ira 
A., Esther P., Laura A., Lucy and Emily. 

White Wm. farmer ; Sec. 6 ; Rapid City ; 
dem; 40 acs., val. $1,600; from Penn. 

Whiteside Wm. farmer, lives with father; 
Sec. 14 ; P. O. Joslyn Station ; rep ; R. I. Co. 

IVHITESIHE ^VII.LIAM, Farm- 
er and Stock Raiser ; Sec. 14 ; P. O. Joslyn ; 
born in England, 1826 ; came to this Co. 



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1852; Rep; Moth; owns 367 acres land, 
value $ 1 0,000; married Elizabeth Robin- 
son, of England, in 1850; ten children, 
William IL, Joseph W., Frederic J., Rob- 
inson R., Christopher C, Charles E., Ro- 
land N., Bessie E., Maggie L. E. and 
Mary H. 

Williams Samuel, farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. 
Joslyn; ISTJ^ acres, val. $4,000; Illinois. 

Williams W. V. farm laborer; Sec. 14; P. O. 
Joslyn; born Illinois. 

Wright Wm. farmer; Sec. 11 ; P. O. Joslyn ; 
rep ; 81 acres, val. $4,000 ; from England. 



ZEIGLER ALEX, farmer, rents 50 acres ; 
Sec. 8; P. O.Pt. Byron. 
Ziegler D. K. farmer, lives with father; Sec. 
6 ; P. O. Port Byron ; rep ; from Penn. 

ZIKGI.ER GEO«€lE, Farmer; Sec. 
(5; p. O. Port Byron; born Germany, 1816; 
came to this Co. 1854; owns 184 acs. land, 
val. $4,500 ; married Catharine C. Schaible, 
of Germany, 1844; eight children, William 
H., David' K., Alexander M., Jacob W., 
John G., Frank H., Mary E. and Nora. 

Zeigler Jacob, teacher, lives with fiither, 
Geo. ; P. O. Port Byron ; born Illinois. 



CANOE CREEK TOWNSHIP. 



B 



ANGLESEA JAS. farmer, rents of E. D. 
McMurphy; Sec. 31; P. O. Hillsdale. 
Arnold Jno. M. farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Hills- 
dale ; dem ; U. B. ; 40 acres, val. $2,000 ; O. 
Ashdown Alex, farmer; Sec. 8; P. O. Hills- 
dais; dem; 160 acres, val. $8,000; England. 
Ashdown Henry, farmer; Sec. 8; P.O. Hills- 
dale; 245 acres, val. $12,000; from Eng. 

ANKER HENRY, farmer; Sec. 19; P. 
O. Hillsdale ; dem ; Luth ; 80 acs., $4,000. 

BLACKMAK JOSI.T'X, Farmer 
and Stock Raiser; Sec. 18; P. O. Joslvn ; 
born in 111. 1846; came to this Co. 1861; 
Rep ; owns 250 acres land, value $10,000; 
married Helen Fink, of New York, in 
1871; two children, Charles S. and Can- 
dace S. „ 

Brady Jack, laborer; P.O.Hillsdale; rep; 
from Ireland. 

Brandt John, boot and shoemaker; P. O. 
Hillsdale ; dem ; Luth ; house and lot, $400. 

Brewster Mrs. Sarah, widow of Wm. D. ; Sec. 
18 ; P. O. Port Byron ; 172 acs., val. $6,000. 

Brown Seth P. farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Hills- 
dale; rep; Univ; 70 acres, value $2,800. 

Bucklev Cornelius, farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. 
Hillsdale ; dem ; Cath ; 820 acs., val. $9,600. 

Buckley Jno. farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Hills- 
dale ; dem ; Cath ; 45 acres, val. $1,850. 

Buckley Jno. A. farmer, lives with father; 
Sec. i8; P. O. Hillsdale. 

Buckley Patrick, farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. 
Hillsdale; dem; Cath; 80 acs., $2,400; Ire. 

Buckley Steven, farmer ; lives with father; 
P. 0.' Hillsdale. 

CAIN MRS. J.\NE E. widow of Ephraim ; 
P. O. Plillsdalc; 200 acres, val. $10,000. 
Cain Joseph, farmer, with motlier; Sec. 20; 
P. O. Hillsdale ; deni ; born Illinois. 



Cain Jno. farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Hillsdale; 
rep ; Meth ; 80 acres, value $4,000 ; N. J. 

CAIX JOHX, Farmer and Stock Raiser; 
Sec. 20; P. O. Hillsdale; born in New 
Jersey, 1804; came to this Co. 1850; Dem; 
Meth; owns 820 acres land, with son, val. 
$16,000; married Anna Myers, of New 
Jersey, in 1826; five children, Wesley, Hi- 
ram, John, Sarah A. and Hannah. 

DEVENNEY ELISHA, merchant; P.O. 
Hillsdale; rep; from Indiana. 

DIIiLOX CHRISTOPHKR, Farm 
er; Sec. 80; P. O. Hillsdale; born in Ohio 
1827; came to this Co. 1854; Rep; Meth; 
owns 120 acres land, houses, lots, etc., 
value $7,000; was Collector two years; 
married Dorcas Knight, of Delaware, in 
1851; five children, James H., Fred E., 
Mary J., Lucy O. and Nettie O. 

Dillon Jas. butcher; Sec. 20; P. O. Hillsdale; 
rep; 120 acres, value $6,000; from Ohio. 

Dillon Jas. H. farmer, with father; Sec. 30; 
P. O. Hillsdale, rep; born Illinois. 

Downing Geo. farmer, rents 40 acres of 
ffither; P. O. Hillsdale; dem; from Va. 

EXl^^IS Wll. General INIerchant and 
Post-master; Hillsdale; born in Indi- 
ana 1885; came to this Co. 1839; Rep; 
owns, with wife, 83^^ acres land, houses, 
lots, etc., val. $5,000 ; has been Po^t-master 
one year; married Mrs. Rachel Howard, of 
Penn., in 1868; she had one boy, Ellis T.; 
two children since marriage, James G. and 
Luria J. 

F EASTER E. P. farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. 
Hillsdale; dem; 115 acres, val. $6,000. 
Feaster Mrs. Sarah B. widow of Wm. T. ; P. 

O. Hillsdale; 50 acres, value $2,500. 
Fender Jacol), farm laborer; Sec. 29; P. O. 
Uill-sdale; dem; from Pennsylvania. 



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Fitzgibbons Jno. farmer ; Sec. 31 ; P. O. Hills- 
dale; deal; Catli; 80 acres, from Ireland. 

Forber Jno. farmer ; Sec. 29 ; P. O. Hillsdale ; 
rep ; 20 acres, val. $800 ; from Ohio. 



GOODRICH ARTHUR, farmer; P. O. 
Hillsdale ; rep ; born Illinois. 

GOODRICH CAIiVIlT, Farmer and 
Stock Raiser; Sec. 8; P. O. Hillsdale; born 
in New York 1811; came to this Co. 1838; 
Rep; Meth; owns 200 acres land, value 
|10,000; has served as Justice of the Peace 
two years. Assessor two years ; married 
Emily Fisher, of New York, in 1838; four 
children, Arthur, Alice, Lucy and Luella. 

GOI.DEX WII.I.IAM R. Farmer; 

rents 190 acres of Charles Marshall; P. O. 

Hillsdale ; born in N. J. 1851 ; came to 

this Co. 1853 ; Dem ; married Miss Mary 

Emma Walker, of 111., in 1871 ; one boy, 

Albert R. 
Green Wm. L. carpenter; P. O. Hillsdale; 

dem ; born Rock Island. 
Green W.W. laborer; P.O. Hillsdale; dem. 
Crohn Chas. blacksmith; P. O. Hillsdale; 

Luth ; from Germany. 
Crohn C. blacksmith^ P. O. Hillsdale; dem; 

blacksmith shop, val. $400; Germany. 

HANNA WM. farmer; Sec. 18; P.O. Jos- 
lyn; rep; 150 acs, val. $6,000; Illinois. 

HAUBERG JERCJEM ». Farmer 
and Stock Raiser ; Sec. 17 ; P. O. Hillsdale ; 
born Germany 1839 ; came to this Co. 1850 ; 
Dem ; Luth ; owns 180 acres land, val. 
$10,000; married Mi.ss Wibke C. Messer, 
of Germany, in 1867; four children, John 
D., George H., Margratha C. and Modi- 
liua D. 

Henderson Perry, farmer ; Sec. 29 ; P. O. 
Hillsdale; rep; Meth; born Illinois. 

Hepler A. W., M.D., druggist; P. O. Hills- 
dale ; rep ; born Ohio. 

Hickox Edwin M. retired; P. O. Hillsdale; 
dem ; from Connecticut. 

Hickox H. S. farmer ; rents 35 acres ; Sec. 28 ; 
P. O. Plillsdale; dem; from Penn. 

Hill Mrs. Mary ; Sec. 28; P. O. Hillsdale; 
from Pennsylvania. 

Hill Richard, farmer; Sec. 29; P. O. Hills- 
dale; rep; 35 acres, house and lot, $1,500. 

Hill Robert, laborer; P.O. Hillsdale; rep; 
born Illinois. 

HILL STEPHEN R. Lumber Mer- 
chant; Hillsdale; born in 111. 1845; came 
to this Co. in 1846; Rep; owns 166 acres 
land, value $4,000; married Miss Sarah A. 
Wiggins, of New York, in 1866. 

HUBBARD MOSES, Retired Farm- 
er; Sec. 6; P. O. Hillsdale; born N. Y., 
1805; came to this Co. 1836; Rep; U. B.; 
owns 320 acres land, value $13,000; mar- 
ried Maria Crandall, of N. Y., in 1836; 



three children, named Armina, Arelia and 

Newton J. 
Hubbard N. J. farmer works with father, 

Moses; Sec. 6; P. O. Hillsdale; rep ; 111. 
Hutchinson Wm. E. farmer; Sec. 29; P. O. 

Hillsdale; rep; born Illinois. 

KAMP JAS. farmer ; P. O. Hillsdale ; rep ; 
120 acres, value $6,000 ; from Ohio. 
Keefe Jno. farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Hillsdale; 
dem ; owns house, lot, etc. ; from Ireland ; 

KE:SfDAI.Ii GEO. Farmer and Stock 
Raiser; Sec. 30; P.O.Hillsdale; born in 
Maine, 1811; came to this Co. in 1837; 
Rep; owns 100 acres land, value $3,000; 
lias been Supervisor three terms ; married 
Rebecca Levin, of 111., in 1843; four chil- 
dren, named Sarah A., Byron S., John F. 
and Lewis N. 

Kendall Lewis, farmer with father ; Sec. 80 ; 
P. O. Hillsdale; rep; born Illinois. 

LIPHARDT HERMON, farmer; Sec. 28; 
P. O. Hillsdale; rep; 200 acres, $10,000. 
Liphardt Jno. A. farmer ; Sec. 19 ; P. O. Hills- 
dale ; dem ; Luth ; 140 acres, value $7,000. 

McCLINTOC;K SAM'L, farmer, rents of 
C. Goodrich; P. O. Hillsdale; rep. 
McMurphy Geo. W. supvr; P. O. Hillsdale; 
rep ; 460' acres, value $23,000 ; born 111. 

IIARTIX DAVID M. Farmer and 
Breeder of Blooded Stock ; Sec. 18 ; P. O. 
Hillsdale; born in this Co. 1840; Dem; 
owns 120 acres land, value $7,000; married 
Miss Mary A. Lindsey, of Ohio, in 1861 ; 
four children, named Joseph Mc, Ira C, 
Cora O. and Mary E. 

MIIAj W^I, Farmer and Stock Raiser; 
Sec. 6; P. O. Hillsdale; born in England 
in 1835; came to this Co. in 1864; owns 
1,000 acres land, value $30,000; married 
Rosanna Bell, of Rock Island Co., 111., in 
1865; four children, named James F., 
Mary B., Grace A. and Sally Gertrude. 

OLDHAM JOS. mason; P. O. Hillsdale; 
rep ; U. B. ; from Vermont. 
Orr Wm.farm laborer; Sec. 29; P. O. Hills- 
dale; rep; owns house,lot,etc.,valued $400. 

P' ALMER JOSHUA, farmer, rents ; P. O. 
Hillsdale; rep; from Pennsylvania. 
Parker Wm. former; Sec. 30; P. O. Hills- 
dale ; rep ; U. B. ; 194 acres, value $8,000. 

QUICK GARRETT, farmer; P. O. Hills- 
dale ; 80 acres, value $4,000 ; N. J. 
Quick Thos. farmer, rents 85 acres of moth- 
er; P. O. Hillsdale; dem; from N. J. 

RICHARDSON GEO. farmer; Sec. 32; 
P. O. Hillsdale ; wife o. 91 acrs, $4,000. 
Robmson Jos. C. farmer, rents 30 acres of W. 
Cane; Sec. 8; P. O. HilLsdale; from Ohio. 



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Rode E. farmer, rents of John Keffc ; from 
Germany. 

SAUNDERS KC. farmer; P. O. Hills- 
dale ; dem ; 40 acres, value |1,500. 
Saunders Philander, farmer with father ; P. 
O. Hillsdale; dem. 

SCHROEDER WM. Prop. Union 
Hotel; Hillsdale; born in Germany in 
1820; came to this Co. in 1854; Dem; 
Luth; owns hotel, houses, lots, etc., value 
$8,009; Mr. S. otfers his hotel property for 
sale ; married Doris Gluesing, of Germany, 
in 1853; four children, named Herman, 
Emiel, Lottie and Annie. 

Scott Alfred, farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Hills- 
dale ; rep ; 100 acres ; val. $3,000 ; Ohio. 

Scott James, farmer; P. O. Hillsdale; rep; 
30 acres, value $900; from Ireland. 

Sell Jasper ; fivrmer ; Sec. 30 ; P. O. Hillsdale ; 
rep ; 94 acres, value $4,000 ; from Ohio. 

Sexton Jared, farmer, rents 256 acres of Clias. 
B.Marshall ; Sec. 19; P. O. Hillsdale; dem. 

Shoultz W. farmer, rents 100 acres of Mills; 
Sec. 1; P. O. Hillsdale; dem; from Ohio. 

Siebrandts John, farmer, rents 75 acres of 
Moses Hubbard; P. O. Hillsdale; Luth. 

Smith David, farmer; Sec. 28; P.O.Hills- 
dale ; rep ; U. B. ; from Pennsylvania. 

Smith Julius, farmer, lives with father Wm.; 
Sec. 28; P. O. Hillsdale; rep. 

Smith Wm. farmer; Sec. 28; P. O, Hills- 
dale ; rep ; U. B. ; 36^/^ acres ; from Penn. 

Sperry J. C. merchant; P. O. Hillsdale; rep; 
Presb; store, etc., val. $5,000; Illinois. 

Stephenson Chas. farmer, with mother; Sec. 
18 ; P. O. Hillsdale ; from England. 

Stephenson E. K. farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Jos- 
lyn Station; 100 acs; from England. 

Stephenson Jessie, farmer, with mother ; Sec. 
18; P. O. Hillsdale; from England. 

Stephenson Joseph M. farmer, with mother; 
Sec. 18; P. O. Hillsdale; from England. 

Stout D. B. blacksmith ; P. O. Hillsdale ; rep ; 
house, lot, etc. ; from New Jersey. 



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Strosahl John, carpenter; P. O. Hillsdale; 

dem ; from Germany. 
Sweetland J. H. farmer; P. O. Hillsdale; rep. 

TANNER CHAS. H. farmer; Sec. 19; P. 
O. Hillsdale; dem; wife 80 acs., $4,000. 
Tanner Harvey, farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Hills- 
dale ; dem ; 46 acres, val. $2,300 ; Mass. 
Tanner Wm. C. farmer, with father, Chas. 
II.; P. O. Hillsdale; dem; born Illinois. 

TROVTBRIDGE CHARI.ES D. 

Farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Hillsdale; born in 
Rock Island Co., 111., in 1847; Dem; owns 
80 acres land, value $4,000 ; married Lou- 
isa B. Beatty, of Rock Island Co., 111., in 
1874; one boy, Clive. 

VOSBURGH WM. carpenter ; P. O. Hills- 
dale ; dem ; house and lot, value $500. 

ALKER A. K. farmer, rents 60 acres of 
father, I. M. ; Sec. 19 ; P. O. Hillsdale. 
Walker Jno. M. farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Hills- 
dale; dem; U. B.; 360 acres, val. $20,000. 

IVAEKER JAMES T. Farmer and 
Stock Raiser; Sec. 17; P. O. Hillsdale; 
born in 111., Rock Island Co., in 1840; 
Dem ; Meth ; owns 160 acres land, value 
$8,000 ; married Miss Laura J. Haymond, 
of Virginia, in 1869 ; three children, Dan- 
iel C, George M. and Mansfield H. 

Walsh U. C. wagon-maker; P. O. Hillsdale; 
rep ; from Ohio. 

"WIGOIXS DAVID R. Farmer and 
Stock Raiser; Sec. 29; P. O. Hillsdale; 
born in Penn., 1811 ; came to this Co. 1851 ; 
Rep ; Meth ; owns 80 acres land, value 
$3,200; married Harriet Woodford, of 
New York, in 1834, who died 1837 ; two 
children, Marv T. and Ozias; married 
Elsie Ann Smfth, of New York, in 1838, 
second wife; six children, Harriet A., Da- 
vid A., Agnes, Theresa A., Henry G. and 
Flora A. 

Wilson Emmet, farm laborer; P. O. Hills- 
dale; rep. 

Woodburn P. L. farmer, rents of M. Mc- 
Conill; P. O. Hillsdale; dem; Bapt; Ohio. 



HILLSDALE BUSINESS DIRECTORY. 



Ennis & Dfivlnnei/^ Dealers in 
Dry Goods, Groceries, Hats, Caps, 
Boots and Shoes ; highest market 
price paid for country produce. 



mil Stephen M. Lumber Mer- 
chant, Orders for all kinds of Lum- 
ber promptly filled. 

Schroeder Wm. Proprietor of 
Union House. 




SAMUEL HEAGY. 
Hampton. 



ROCK ISLAND COUNTY: BOWLING TOWNSHIP. 



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BOWLINa TOWNSHIP. 



AKMSTRONG CHRISTOPHER, farm- 
er; Sec. 34; P. O. Pre-emi^tion ; rep. 
Armstrong Foster, renter; Sec. 34; P. 0. Pre- 
emption; rep; Meth; from Ireland. 
Armstrong John, farmer, lives with C. Arm- 
strong ; rep ; Ind ; from Canada. 
Armstrong Thos. farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Pre- 
emption; rep ; Meth ; 360 acs, val. $16,200. 

ADAMS J. X. Farmer; Sec.20;P. O. 
Taylor Ridge ; born in Indiana Co., Pa., 
Feb. 36, 1834 ; came to this Co. in 1866 ; 
Rep; Presb; 50 acs, val. $3,500; wife was 
Reljecca Bothell, who was born in same 
Co., Oct. 20, 1834; married Oct. 30, 1864; 
died March 4, 1877 ; seven children ; five 
boys and one girl living; enlisted in June, 
1861," 11th Regiment, Pennsylvania Re- 
serves, Co. B ; was with McClellan in the 
seven-day battle before Richmond ; at the 
battles of Gettysburg, Fredericksburg, and 
again to Richmond with Grant; dis- 
charged in June, 1864; was not wounded 
or sick ; Commissioner of Highways and 
School Trustee. 

Ashe John, farmer ; Sec. 3 ; P. O. Milan ; rep ; 
Meth; 80 acs, val. $4,000; from Ireland. 

Aspey Obadiah, former, lives with W.Aspey : 
dem ; lud ; from Penu. 

Aspey Wesley, farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Milan; 
dem ; Ind ; 80 acs, val. $3,300 ; Penn. 

BADHAM BENSON, laborer, works for 
C. Kellor; rep; Ind; from Ireland. 

BAKBEK GEOROE, Machinist; 
Sec. 14; P. O. Taylor Ridge; born in Lan- 
cashire, Eng., Jan. 17, 1825 ; came to this 
Co. 1861; ind; Ind; 10 acs, val. $650; 
house and }4, acre in Rock Island, value 
$3,500 ; wife was Jane Vernon, who was 
born in same Co., Sept. 19, 1837; married 
Nov. 1, 1846 ; died Dec. 33, 1871 ; four 
children, two girls living ; lived in New 
York eight years. 

Barnett Jos. R. farmer; Sec. 17; P. O. Taylor 
Ridge ; rep ; Ind ; 120 acs, val. $7,200 ; Pa. 

Bauers Jacob, farmer ; Sec. 24 ; P. O. Pre- 
emption ; Cath ; 155 acs, val. $6,200 ; Ger. 

Betty Jas. W. farmer; Sec. 11 ; P. O. Milan ; 
rep; Epis; 640 acs, val. $25,000; Ireland. 

Blakely Jas. farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Pre-emp- 
tion ; rep ; Epis ; from Ireland. 

Blakely John, Sr. farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Pre- 
emption ; rep ; Epis ; 520 acs, val. $23,000. 

Blakeley John, Jr. farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. 
Pre-emption; rep; Ind; born Illinois. 

Bothell Campbell, former; Sec. 20; P. O. 
Taylor Ridge; rep; Presb; 120 acs, $6,000. 

Bothell Jas. C. farmer; Sec. 30; P. O.Taylor 
Ridge ; rep ; Presb ; from Penn. 

Bowes Robt. Sr. farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Rey- 
nolds ; ind ; Meth ; 80 acs, val. $4,500 ; Ire. 



Bowes Robt. Jr. farmer; Sec. 30; P. O.Rey- 
nolds ; rep ; Ind ; from Ireland. 

Bowes Thos. farmer ; Sec. 19 ; P.O. Reynolds ; 
rep; Meth; 80 acs, val. $5,000; born 111. 

Boyer Wm. farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Milan; 
rep; Presb; 80 acs, val. $3,600; from Ky. 

BRASHER J. Jj. Farmer; Sec. 11 ; P. 
O. Milan ; born in Rock Island, 111., Jan. 
13, 1835 ; Meth ; owns 310 acres, valued at 
$14,950; wife was Harriet A. Tindall, who 
was born in this Co. Feb. 19, 1838; four 
children, one boy and three girls; Mr. 
Brashei "s father (W. T. Brasher) was born 
in New York city, in 1800 ; came to this 
Co. in spring of 1829; his wife was Jane 
M. Case, Avho was born in Rutland Co., 
Vt., Jan. 34, 1811; were married at Rock 
Island, in 1839. 

Brown Thos. farmer ; Sec. 9 ; dem ; Ind ; 80 
acres, value $3,000; from Ohio. 

CLARK ROBT. farmer, lives with Wm. 
Clark ; rep ; Ind ; from New Jersey. 
Clark Wm. former; Sec. 33; P. O. Pre-emp- 
tion; rep; Ind; 160 acs. val. $8,000; Irel'd. 

CLARKE DAVID, Farmer; Sec. 36; 
P. O. Pre-emption; born in Countj' Ferma- 
nagh, Ireland, Sept. 22, 1822; came to this 
country in 1838, and to this Co. in 1841 ; 
lived here thirty-six j^ears; Rep; Epis; 355 
acres, value $15,000; School Director; wife 
was Miss Alice Blakely, who was born in 
same Co., in 1835 ; married Nov. 1, 1853 ; 
seven children, four boys and three girls. 

Clark Jas.; Sec. 36; P. O. Pre-emption; rep; 
Epis ; born Illinois. 

Clark John, farmer; Sec. 36; P. O. Pre-emp- 
tion ; rep ; Meth ; 315 acs, val. $10,750. 

Connoly Jas. farmer; Sec. 19; P. O.Taylor 
Ridge ; rep ; Epis ; 137 acs, val. $5,715. 

Copley M. P. farmer ; Sec. 25 ; P. O. Pre- 
emption ; ind ; Ind ; 40 acs, val. $1,600. 

Cox Jos. E. renter; Sec. 4; P. O. Milan; 
dem ; Ind ; from Maryland. 

Coyne Wm. farmer; Sec. 1; P.O. Milan; 
rep ; Meth ; 475 acs, val. $20,000 ; Ireland. 

Crampton Chas. J. farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. 
Milan; rep; Epis; from Ireland. 

Crampton Robt. Sr.; Sec. 14; P. O. Milan; 
rep; Epis; 200 acs, val. $9,000; Ireland. 

CRAMPTOX ROBT. Jr. Farmer; 

^ Sec. 10; P.O. Milan; born in Ireland, Feb. 
18, 1845 ; came to this Co. in 1838 ; rep ; 
Presb; 160 acs, val. $8,000; wife was Eliz- 
abeth Morris ; married Oct. 7, 1875 ; one 
boy, John Morris Bowling Crampton, born 
Aiig. 8, 1875. 

Criswell David, renter; Sec. 31; P.O. Rey- 
nolds ; dem ; Ind ; from Penn. 

Criswell J. R. farmer ; Sec. 16 ; P. O. Taylor 
Ridge ; dem ; Ind ; 80 acs, val. $3,500 ; Pa. 

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Criswell John S. farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. 

Milan; dem; lud; 120 acs, val. |6,000. 
Criswell Matthew, farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. 

Milan ; clem ; lud ; from Pennsylvania. 

CROPPER El>MOXD, Farmer; 
Sec. 1; P.O. Milan; born in Worcester 
Co., Md., June 23, 1812; came to this Co, 
May 14, 1838; has lived on his present 
place thirty -nine years ; Rep; Meth; 418 
acres, value $25,000 ; wife was Mary Peck- 
ingpaugh, who was born in Ohio, Jan. 31, 
18UJ; married Nov. 4, 1841 ; died Nov. 17, 
1851 ; nine children ; two boys and four 
girls living. 

Crouch J. E. farmer; Sec. 11 ; P. O. Milan ; 
dem ; Meth ; 140 acs, val. $6,000 ; Illinois. 

Curry Jas. farmer; Sec. 7; Taylor Ridge; 
Cath; 320 acs, val. $16,800; Ire. 

CURTIS \V. W. Farmer; Sec. 29; 
P. O. Milan; came to this Co. June 2, 
1836 ; in 1839, commenced running on the 
Mississippi as teamster; continued about 
seven years; was in Mexico at the time of 
the Mexican war; was seaman on the Gulf 
of Mexico, visited Cuba, Florida, and 
spent about two years in Minnesota; came 
to this place 1850; lived here twenty-seven 
years; wife was Eliza Bowes, who was 
born in County Fermanagh, Ireland, Nov. 
4, 1832; married July 31, 1851; eight 
children; five boys and three girls; Rep; 
Ind; 250 acres, value $10,000. 

DAXON EDW. farmer; Sec. 15; P.O. 
Milan; dem; Ind; 160 acs. val. $5,400. 

DOEHERTY J. W. Farmer; Sec. 8; 
P.O. Taylor Ridge; born in New Jersey, 

Feb. 23, ; came to this Co. 1857; Dem; 

Ind; 160 acres, value $9,000; wife was 
Ellen Bernhart, who was born in New 
Jersey, Feb. 23, ; married Jan. 14, '64. 

Doonan Jas. farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Pre-emp- 
tion; rep; Epis; born Illinois. 

D«OXA:Sf THOS. Farmer; Sec. 32; 
P. O. Pre-emption; born in County Fer- 
managh, Ireland, Jan. 1, 1814; came to 
this Co. March 19, 1848; lived in Mercer 
Co. three years; on his present farm 
twent^^-six years ; Rep ; Epis ; 480 acres, 
value $19,200; wife was Jane Blakely, 
who was born in same County, in 1819; 
married Sept. 15, 844; three children, two 
boys and one girl. 

Doonan Wm. farmer; Sec. 33; P.O. Pre- 
emption; rep; Epis; 160 acs., $8,000; Ire. 

F ERNES MRS. JANE, Sec. 30; P.O. 
Reynolds; Presb; 80 acs., $4,000; Ire. 
Femes Thos. W. farmer; Sec. 29; P.O. Rey- 
nolds; rep; Ind; from Ireland. 
Freeburg Abram, son of Wm ; farmer ; Sec. 
23; rep; Meth; born Illinois. 

FREEKURG WM. Farmer ; Sec. 23 ; 
P. O. Prc-emi)tion ; born in Holland, Apr. 
29, 1827; came to 111. in 1847; lived in 
Dubuque four years and Galena three 



years; came to this Co. in 1854; wife was 
Isabella Foster, born in Co. Fermanagh, 
Ire., Feb., 1830; married Apr. 15, 18o2; 
rhree children, Abraham.born in Dubuque, 
Nov., 1853; Margaret Jennie, born here, 
Sept. 15,1854 ; Mary A., June 30, 1857 ; Rep ; 
Meth; 2091^ acres, value $8,380. 

FORGY JOHlf, Farmer; Sec. 8; P.O. 
Taylor Ridge; born in Morrow Co., O., 
Nov. 28, 1835; came to this Co. Jan. 6, 
1866; Dem; Bapt; 160 acres, value $6,400; 
enlisted in Oct., 1862, in 43d O. V. I.; was 
in 17th Army Corps; served one year; 
wife was Mary J. Brown, born in same 
Co., Aug. 13, 1836; married Jan. G, 1861; 
six children, three boys and one girl living. 

GOTOBED JOSEPH, farmer; Sec. 2; 
P.O. Milan ; dem ; Meth ; 60 acs., $3,200. 
Graut Jas. laborer, lives with Mrs. Irwin ; 

rep; Ind. 
Gregg Harvey, laborer, works for T. Brown ; 

dem ; lud ; from Indiana. 
Groden Peter, renter; Sec. 28; P.O. Pre- 
emption ; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. 

HALCOMB F. O. laborer, works for S. 
Heath; rep; Ind. 

Haskell Gideon, farmer; Sec. 31; P.O. Rey- 
nolds ; rep ; Meth ; 120 acres, $6,000 ; N.Y. 

Haskell Joel, farmer; Sec. 31; P.O. Rey- 
nolds; dem; 200 acres, $11,000; N.Y. 

Hazen O. B. fruit grower; Sec. 10; rep; 
Meth; 21)^ acres, value, $2,200; Conn. 

Heath Samuel, farmer ; Sec. 8; P.O. Taylor 
Ridge ; rep ; Meth ; 80 acres, $5,000 ; Pa. 

Heath S. W. farmer ; Sec. 17 ; P. O. Taylor 
Ridge. 

HObsON HEXRY, Farmer; Sec. 
17 ; P.O. Milan ; born in Cambridgeslure, 
Eng., Sept. 8, 1831 ; came to this Co. in 
1871; Rep; Meth; 120 acres, value $5,000; 
married Lucy Barnes, Nov. 1, 1854; she 
was born in same Co., Dec. 12, 1834; nine 
children, five boys and four girls; came 
to this country in Dec, 1854; lived in 
Cleveland, Columbus and Delaware, Ohio, 
each .six years; enlisted in May, 1864, in 
133d Regt. O.V.I., Co. H ; was under Ben 
Butler, and at the battle of Petersburg; 
discharged Aug. 20, 1864; Constable. 

Hulcatt Arthur, farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. 
Milan ; rep ; Chris ; 197 acres, $7,880 ; Ire. 

Hutchinson Jas. farmer ; ^ec. 24 ; P.O. Lilian ; 
rep; Ind; 163 1^ acres, $8,000; Ireland. 

Hutchinson Robt. farmer; Sec. 24; P.O. 
Milan; rep; Epis; 120 acres, $4,500; Ire. 

Hutchinson Samuel, farmer; Sec. 22; P. 0. 
Milan; rep; Epis; 200 acres, $8,000 ; Ire. 

Hutchinson Thos. farmer; Sec. 13; P.O. 
Milan; rep; Ind; 200 acres, $7,000; Ire. 

Hynes Jno. tanner; Sec. 14; P.O. Milan; 
dem; Cath; 120 acres, $5,400; Ireland. 

RWIN MRS. JANE, widow; Sec. 19; 
P.O. Taylor Ridge; Presb; 205, $10,500. 



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JOHNSON J. P. farmer; Sec. 30; P.O. 
Reynolds; rep; Meth; 123 acres, $4,183. 

Johnson Jno. L. farmer ; Sec. 32 ; P.O. Rey- 
nolds; rep; Epis; born Illinois. 

Johnston Jno. W. farmer; Sec. 26; P.O. Pre- 
emption; rep; Epis; 540 acs., $25,000; Ire. 

Johnston Robert R. farmer; Sec. 29; Pre- 
emption; rep; Epis; 480 acs., $20,000; Ire. 

Johnston Robt.W. farmer; Sec. 35; P.O. Pre- 
emption; rep; Epis; 320 acs., $15,000; Ire. 

Johnston Thomas H. farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. 
Pre-emption ; rep ; Epis ; 160 acres, $8,000. 

Johnston Mrs. widow; Sec. 32; P.O. Rey- 
nolds ; Epis ; y^ estate of 160 acres ; Ire. 

KELLER CHRISTIxiN, farmer; Sec. 9; 
rep; Presb; 80 acres, .$4,000; Penn. 
Keller J. D. farmer; Sec. 9; P.O. Milan; 

rep ; Presb ; from Pennsylvania. 
Kelley Bartley, renter; Sec. 12; P.O. Milan; 

rep ; Presb ; from Ireland. 
Kinnan Joseph, farmer ; Sec. 3 ; dem ; Ind ; 

80 acres, value $1,000; from Penn. 
Kirk Wm. laborer, works for H. O'Hare; 

dem ; Presb ; from Indiana. 

LEWIS B. farmer; Sec. 6; P.O. Taylor 
Ridge ; dem ; Ind ; 100 acs., .$5,000 ; JN .Y. 

LATHROP H. S. Farmer; Sec. 23; 
P.O. Pre-emption ; born in New Orleans, 
La., Jan. 24, 1824; came to this Co. in 
Aug., 1803; Dem; Presb; 80 acres, value 
$3,000 ; wife was Mrs. Sarah Love, born 
in Co. Fermanagh, Ire., July 18, 1830; 
married Jan. 11, 1857; three children, two 
boys and one girl. 

Lindsey Samuel, Sr. farmer; Sec. 17; P.O. 
Tayloi- Ridge ; rep ; Presb ; 80 acs., $4,00.0 

Lindsey Samuel, Jr. Sec. 17; rep; Presb; 
from Ireland. 

Little David, lives with Wm. Little, Sr. ; 
rep ; Meth ; born Illinois. 

Little Francis, farmer ; Sec. 8 ; rep ; Meth ; 
180 acres, value $7,200; born Illinois. 

Little Wm., Sr. farmer; Sec. 18; P.O. Tay- 
lor Ridge ; rep ; Meth ; 410 acs., $18,400. 

Love E. C. fai'mer, lives with Mr. Lathrop ; 
dem; Epis; 80 acres, $3,400; born Illinois. 

cBURNIE JNO. ftirmer; Sec. 4; P.O. 
Milan; dem; Presb; 207 acs, $7,245. 
McBurnie James, lives with John McBur- 
nie ; <^p ; Meth ; from Ireland. 

McCOXXEI.1. ANDREW, Farmer ; 
Sec. 29; P.O. Milan- born in Co. Donegal, 
Ire., Dec. 23, 1812; came to this countrj^ in 
1837, and to this Co. in 1861 ; married 
Margaret Boyce in 1847 ; she was born in 
Alleghany Co., Penn., Jan. 13, 1819 ; School 
Teacher; Rep; Meth; 470 acres, value 
$30,000; six children, three living, James 
. B., born in Washington Co., Pa., Nov. 13, 
1849; he is Com. Highways; John, born 
same Co., May 29, 1854 ; Belle, same Co., 
March 20, 1857. 



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McConnell Andrew W. farmer; Sec. 9; P.O. 
Milan ; dem ; Meth ; 160 acres, val. $5,600. 

McCOJfXELIi JAMES,Farmer; Sec. 
16 ; P.O. Milan ; born in Co. Donegal, Ire., 
Jan. 16, 1814; came to this Co. iii 1854; 
Dem; Meth; 160 acres, value $9,600; wife 
was Margaret Lyttle, born in Alleghany 
Co., Penn., Nov. 33, 1822; married May 
23, 1839 ; six children, five boys and one 
girl ; two of his sons, Grco. B. and Jas., 
were in the 96th I.V.I. ; Geo. served three 
years and James one. 

McConnell Jas. B. farmer, son of Andrew; 
P.O.Milan; rep; Presb; from Penn. 

McConnell John, son of Andrew ; rep ; Presb ; 
from Pennsylvania. 

McConnell Samuel, farmer; Sec. 1 ; P. O 
Milan ; rep ; Presb ; 130 acs., $7,000 ; Ire. 

McConnell Wm. farmer; Sec. 1 ; P.O. Milan ; 
rep; Presb; 130 acres, $4,800; Ireland. 

McCullough W. S. farmer; Sec. 17; Taylor 
Ridge ; rep ; Meth ; 76 acs., $4,940 ; Ohio. 

McDonnell Owen, works for Thos. i\j-m- 
strong ; rep ; Cath ; from Ireland. 

McDowell Robt. renter; Sec. 33; P. O. Mi- 
lan ; rep ; Presb ; from Ireland. 

McKnight Henry, farmer; Sec. 39; P. O 
Reynolds; rep; Presb; 350 acs, $10,500. 

McKnight Joseph, Sec. 39; P. O. Reynolds; 
rep; Presb; 350 acs, val. $10,500; Ireland. 

McIiAUOHLIir WM. Retired; Sec, 
1; P.O.Milan; Rep; Presb; owns 165 
acres of land, valued at $8,250; born in 
County Donegal, Baronetcy Innishoue, 
Parish of Donegal, Ireland, May 11, 1800; 
left there in 1830, and came to New York 
City, thence to Baltimore, where he lived 
ten years; lived four years in Albany, and 
four years in Philadelphia; wife was Mar- 
garet Early, who was born in County Ty- 
rone, Ireland, in October, 1822; married 
in October, 1845 ; nine children; four boys 
and one girl living; one boy and three 
girls dead. 

McLaughlin Wm., Jr. lives with Wm. Mc- 
Laughlin, Sr. ; vep\ Prot; born Illinois. 

Mader Everhandt, renter; Sec. 9; P. O. Mi- 
lan ; rep ; Luth ; from Sweden. 

Magnuson Chas. renter; Sec. 35; P. O. Pre- 
emption ; rep ; Luth ; from Sweden. 

Martin Andrew, farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. Mi- 
lan; rep; Meth; 200 acs, val. $8,000. 

Martin Jno. S. farmer; Sec. 23; P.O. Milan; 
dem ; Meth ; 120 acs, val. $3,600 ; Ger. 

Martin Lawrence, farmer; Sec. 23; P. O. 
Milan; rep; Meth; from Wisconsin. 

MARTIN MATHIAS, Farmer; Sec. 
23; P.O.Milan; Rep; Meth; owns 200 
acres of land, valued at $5,000 ; born in 
Dhierstien, Germany, Nqv. .30, 1809 ; came 
to Jefterson Co., Wisconsin, in 1847; lived 
there seventeen years; came to this Co. 
May 15, 1864; wife was Mary Kestner, 
who was born in Redenboch, Jan. 5, 1823 ; 



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married Dec. 25, 1849; eight children; 
four boj's and four girls. 

Medill Alex, farmer ; Sec. 19 ; P. O. Milan ; 
dem ; Presb ; born lUinoi-s. 

Medill Thomas J. farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Mi- 
lan; dem; Presb; 160 acs, val. $9,000. 

Medill Wm. farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Milan; 
dem; Presb; born Illinois. 

Miller Cyrus, farmer; son of Wm. Miller; 
rep; lud; born Illinois. 

Miller Edward, farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Mi- 
lan ; rep ; Cath ; from Austria. 

Miller Jas. farmer ; son of Wm. Miller ; Edg- 
iugton; rep; lud; born Illinois. 

MU^IiER JOSEPH F. Farmer; Sec. 
24; P. O. Milan ; born m Austria, Oct. 16, 
1849 ; came to this Co. in 1866 ; Rep ; Cath ; 
owns 215 acres, valued at $5,000 ; his father, 
Gottlieb Miller, was born in Austria, 1807 ; 
he died May 3, 1873 ; his motlier, Maria 
Miller, was born in Austria, in 1817 ; she 
lives with him. 

Miller Robt. farmer; son of Wm. Miller; 
rep ; Ind ; born Illinois. 

Miller Isaac, farmer ; Sec. 8 ; P. O. Taylor 
Ridge ; rep ; Ind ; 120 acs, val. $6,000. 

MIIil^EB WM. Farmer; Sec. 6; P. O. 
Taylor =Ridge; born in Lancashire, Eng., 
June 14, 1814; came to Rhode Island in 
1841 ; lived there five years ; came to this 
Co. Sept. 5, 1846; lived on his present 
farm thirty-one years; Rep; Ind; owns 
696 acres, valued at $17,400; he held the 
office of Assessor fourteen years. Collector 
twelve years. Supervisor two years, and 
Postmaster twelve years ; wife was Mary 
Gill, who was born in Yorkshire, Eng., 
Nov. 12, 1813; married April 15, 1838; 
eight children; four boys and two girls 
living ; his son Thomas was in the lOth 
Regt. I. V. L, and died at Nashville, 
Teun., in February, 1862. 

Moffatt Jas. farmer ; lives with Wm. Molfatt ; 
rep; Meth; born Illinois. 

Moffatt Robt. former; Sec. 9; P.O.Milan; 
rep ; Meth ; 80 acs, val. $4,800. 

Moffatt Thos. farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Milan; 
rep ; Meth ; 80 acs, val. $4,000 ; Ire. 

Moffatt Wm. farmer: vSec. 19; P. O. Milan; 
rep; Meth; 340 acs, val. $14,600; Ire. 

MOI»fTGOMERY j:SfO. Farmer and 
Stock Feeder; Sec. 16; P. O. Milan; born 
in Edgington, Rock Island Co., 111., 
April 11, 1838; Rep; Presb; is Collector; 
enlisted, March, 1865, in the 28th I. V. I., 
Co. H; served one year; wife was Eliza- 
beth Swartwout, wdio was born in New 
York, Nov. 7, 1843; married March 1, 
1876. 

O HAVER C. P. renter ; Sec. 10 ; P. O. 
Milan; rep; Ind; from Indiana. 
Ohaver H. farmer; Sec. 10; P.O.Milan; 
rep; Presb; 240 acs, val. $12,200; W. Va. 



PATTERSON WM. laborer; works for 
Thos. Armstrong ; rep ; Ind ; Ire. 
Pi erson Albert, fiirmer; Sec. 32; works for 
Thomas Doonan ; rep ; Ind ; born 111. 



UIST ALEX, fiirmer; Sec. 28; P.O. 
Reynolds ; rep ; Luth ; 160 acs, $8,000. 



Q 



RATCLIFFE JAMES, farmer; Sec. 8; 
P. O. Taylor Ridge ; Meth ; Eng. 
Rhodenbaugh I. N. farmer; Sec. 4; P. O. 

Milan; dem; Ind; 80 acs, val. $5,000. 
Roberts Peter, renter; Sec. 4; P.O.Milan; 
dem; Meth; from France. 

SCARR JOSEPH, farmer; Sec. 4; P. O. 
Milan; rep; Ind; 40 acs, val. $1,600. 

Schoeniug Fred, renter; Sec. 36; P. O. Pre- 
emption; dem; Ind; born Illinois. 

Sherrard Jno. renter; Sec. 31; P.O.Rey- 
nolds ; rep ; Ind ; from Penn. 

Sherrard J. S. renter; Sec. 31 ; P.O.Rey- 
nolds ; rep ; lud ; from Penn. 

Smith Geo. farmer; sou of J. R. Smith; rep; 
Epis ; from N. Y. 

Smith Jas. R. renter; Sec. 28; Milan; rep; 
Epis ; from Ireland. 

Smith Robt. ilaborer ; works for J. Starkey ; 
dem ; Ind ; from England. 

Space Amasa, lives with Geo. W. Si:)ace ; 
dem; Ind; born Illinois. 

Space Geo. W. farmer; Sec. 8; P. O. Milan; 
ind ; Ind ; 80 acs, val $4,800 ; Penn. 

Space Jonathan, lives with Geo. W. Space ; 
dem; Ind; born Illinois. 

Starkev Joseph, farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Mi- 
lan ;'dem; Ind; 60 acs, val. $3,000; Eng. 

Surr Wm. renter; Sec. 12; P. O. Milan; 
Presb. 

TINDALLE. G. farmer; Sec. 1; P.O. 
Milan; rep; Meth; 160 acs, $9,000. 
Tindall Henry, farmer; lives with Jno. Tin- 
dall; rep; Meth; born Illinois. 

TIKDAI.T. JOHX, Farmer; Sec. 11; 
P. O. Milan ; born in Worcester Co., Md., 
July 21, 1815; came to this Co. May 9, 
1838; Rep; Meth; owns 1,000 acres, val- 
ued at $50,000; wife was Elizabeth Crop- 
per, who was boru in same Co. of ^lar}-- 
land, in December, 1816; married March 
31,1838; she died Dec. 4, 1876; thirteen 
children ; seven boys and two girls living. 

Tindall Joseph, farmer; lives with Jno. Tin- 
dall; rep; Meth; born 111. 

Tindall Lemuel, former; Sec. 11; P. O. Mi- 
lan; rep; Ind; born Illinois, Oct. 23, 1850. 

T15fDAI.Ii WM. Farmer; Sec. 11; P. 
O. Milan ; he was born in Worcester Co., 
Md., July 18, 1809; Rep; Univ; came to 
this Co. Sept. 20, 1835 ; owns 100 acres, 
valued at $5,000; lived in Rock Island 
about two years, and at present residence 
forty years ; married twice ; first to Ann 



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Collyer, who was born in same Co., May 
6, 1813; married Nov. la, 1833; second to 
Mrs. Maria Hamilton, Jan. 12, 1850; slie 
was born in Ohio, May 12, 1827 ; had ten 
cliildren ; six boys and two girls living. 

Tindall Winslow, farmer; lives with Jno. 
Tindall ; rep ; Meth ; born Illinois. 

Tobiu Jno. laborer; works for Mr. Coyne; 
rep ; Ind ; born Ireland. 

Tod James, farmer; Sec. 21 ; P.O. Milan; 
rep ; Pi-esb ; 160 acs, value, $0,000 ; Pa. 

Townsend Jno. F. laborer; works for J. S. 
Dochert}^; dem ; Ind; born Illinois. 

Tuttle Jas. farmer ; lives with Jno. Tuttle ; 
rep ; Ind ; from Indiana. 

Tuttle Jno. farmer ; Sec. 8 ; P. O. Milan ; rep ; 
Presb ; 306 acs, value, $9,000 ; from Ind. 

VANCE LYTLE, farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. 
Pre-emption; rep; Ind; 80 acs, |4,700. 

WALKER HUGH, farmer ; Sec. 3 ; P. 
O. Milan; Ind ; Presb ; 200 acs, $10,000. 
Walker Jas. B. farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. Milan; 
rep ; Presb , 60 acs, value, $3,000 ; Ireland. 
Waltman Andrew, renter; Sec. 6; P. O. Tay- 
lor Ridge ; rep ; Luth ; from Germanj'. 

WEAVER ABRAHAM, Farmer; 
Sec. 6 ; P. O. Taylor Ridge ; born in JMont- 
gomery Co., O., Nov. 19, 1805; he moved 
to Hart Co. in 1819; lived there thirty-five 
j^ears; came to this Couut}^ in 1854; lived 
here twenty-three years; Rep; Ind; 1,700 
acres, value, $66,395; wife was Mary 



Eakin, who was born in Germantown, O., 
Feb. 17, 1809; married Oct. 19, 1826; thir- 
teen children, two boys and four girls liv- 
ing ; his son, Alexander, was in Co. A, 
91st Reg't Illinois Volunteer Infantry; he 
was slightly wounded and taken prisoner ; 
died at Andersonville ; another son, Adi- 
son, was in Co. F, 89th Reg't; he was 
taken prisoner, paroled at liichmond, but 
never heard from since. 

WEAVER FRA:N'K, Farmer; Sec. 
18; P. O Taylor Ridge; born in Darke 
Co., O., Dec. 7, 1848; came to this County 
1854 ; Rep ; Ind ; wife was Loretta Beam, 
who was born in Fayette Co., Pa., March 
11, 1853; married Aug. 10, 1870; two chil- 
dren, one boy and one girl. 

Weaver Wm. f\irmer; lives with A. Weaver; 
Sec. 6; P. O. Taylor Ridge; rep; Ind; 111. 

Whetstone Jonas, Sec. 10 ; P. O. Milan ; 160 
acs, value, $6,000 ; from England. 

Williamson Jno. tarmer; P. O. Milan; Sec. 
14 ; dem ; Cath ; 80 acs, value, $4,000 ; Ire. 

Willliite Jno. laborer; works for J. S. Doch- 
erty; dem; Ind; born Illinois. 

Wilson Mrs. Naomi, Sec. 10; P. O. Milan; 
Presb ; 37 acs, $2,200 ; from England. 

Wilson Thos. laborer; Sec. 26; P.O. Pre- 
emption ; rep ; Ind ; from Ireland. 

Wright A. W. farmer; Sec. 3; P. O. Milan; 
rep ; Meth ; 100 acs, value, $5,000 ; N. Y. 

Wright J. A. farmer; Sec. 3; P. O. Milan; 
rep; Ind ; 20 acs, value, $1,000; born 111. 



HAMPTON TOWNSHIP. 



A 



DAMS HENRY, miner; 'Happy Hol- 
low. 

A1>AMS CAPT. AI.FRED A. Rap 

ids City; Retired; was born in Orange Co., 
Vt, Sept. 6, 1818; left there in 1831, and 
went to Dearborn Co., Ind., and remained 
there till the spring of 1852, and then came 
here. In former days the Captain was en- 
gaged in steamboating on the Ohio and 
Mississippi Rivers; has family, ten chil- 
dren, five sons and five daughters ; wife 
was Miss Louisiana Green, born in Adams 
Co., Ohio, Oct. 15, 1819 ; married May 18, 
1841, in Cincinnati ; was Assessor four 
years ; held other offices. 

ADAMS A. B. E. Proprietor Rapid 
City Flouring Mill ; Rapids City ; born in 
Dearborn Co., Ind., Feb. 20, 1842; left there 
with his parents and came here in 1852, 
and is among the oldest settlers ; has five 
children, Wilfred T., Alfred A., Herald D., 
Inez E. and Mable M. ; wife was Sarah P. 
E. Rowe, born in Scott Co., Iowa ; married 



Sept. 28, I860; served three years in the 
late war, in Co. G, 126th I. V. I. ; Rep. 

ADAMS E. W. Farmer and Stock 
Raiser; Sec. 18; Hampton; born in Nich- 
olas Co., Ky., Oct. 6, 1825 ; left there with 
his parents in 1839 and went to Boone Co., 
Ind., and remained there until 1842, and 
then came here, and is among the oldest 
settlers; has five children, Emma, Clara, 
Joseph, Myra and Harr}- ; wife was Anne, 
daughter of Thomas Willis; she was born 
in Worcester Co., Md., July 24, 1829; she 
came to this Co. in the spring of 1840; 
married Nov. 2, 1848; has 265 acres, value 
$13,250; Dem. 

Adams J. B. farmer; Hampton; dem; Ky. 

Adams T. J. painter; Rapids City; rep; 

from Indiana. 
Adrian Lewis, miner; Rapids City. 

Albertson G. farmer; Sec. 19 ; P. O. Water- 
ton ; rep ; Bapt ; from New Jersey. 



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BIOGRAPHICAL DTKECTOKY OF 



Albright Clias. S. farmer ; Sec. 19 ; rep ; Bapt ; 

borii Illiuois. 
Albright Joseph, farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Wa- 

tertoa ; dem ; Meth. 

Allen Chas. miner; Happy Hollow. 

Ameson Chas. potter; Carbon Clift"; rep; 
from England. 

Anderson John, farmer; Hampton; rep; 
from Sweden. 

Anderson John, farmer; rents of J. Guck- 
hart; Sec. 16; Hampton; rep; Sweden. 

Anderson John, farmer; Sec. 31; P. O. Mo- 
line ; rep ; Bapt. 

Anderson Peter, laborer; Sec. 36; Moline; 
rep; Luth; from Sweden. 

Archer Richard, miner ; Rapids City. 

Archer Wm. miner ; Rapids City. 

ARCUIiARIUS EBWARD F. 

Farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Hampton; born in 
the City of New York, Feb. 15, 1803 ; came 
to this Co. in 1834; owns 180 acres; son of 
Frederick M. and Mahetable Heustes, his 
wife; lived in Pike Co. this State, six years 
previous to settling here. First wife was 
Margaret McMurphy; married in 1830; 
she died Oct., 1844, leaving six children, 
George F., Mary J., Lucius, Lucy A., 
Henry and Edward. Second wife was 
Rebecca Caldwell; she died in 1852. 
Present wife was Emily M. Axelson, from 
Sweden; married July 11, 1853; have five 
children, Hettie A., Ellen M., Margaret L., 
Theresa U. and Martin L. 

ARE5fSCHIEI.D CHAS. J. 

Farmer ; Sec. 19 ; Waterton ; born in Han- 
over, Germany, Feb. 11, 1827; came to this 
Co. in 1855 ; Rep ; owns 26 acres land, val. 
$3,000; son of Charles and Margaret; 
went to the Mexican war in the Regular 
Army, and Vol. Co. F, 89tli Reg. I. V. I. ; 
was at the battles of Stone River and 
Chickamauga, as First Lieut., com. date 
March 1, 1864; married Harriet R. Toland, 
Dec. 28, 1852 ; have four children living, 
Charles O., Victor L., Edwin M. and Ar- 
thur S. 

Arenschield Chas. O. farmer; Sec. 19; Wa- 
tertown ; rep ; from Vermont. 

Arenschield Victor L. farmer; Sec. 19; P.O. 
Watertown ; rep ; born this Co. 

Arndale Timothy, miner; Happy Hollow. 

Arthur Dr. M. physician ; Hampton ; Canada. 

Arundale Tim, blacksmith; Hampton. 

Axelson A. shoemaker; Hami)ton; rep; 
from Sweden. 

BACUS FRANK, farmer, works for A. 
Hutlstetter; Sec. 11; Rapids City; O. 
BABCOCK: JOHX K. Farmer; Sec. 
28; Watertown; boru in Ware, Mass., Sec. 
18, 1821; came to this Co. in 1837; owns 
420 acres of land, value $16,800; son of 
Timothy and Martha, who died in 1828 
and 1849 ; married Eliza A. Wells, Dec. 8, 



1867 ; she was born Dec. 25, 1839 ; have six 
children, Ralph M., John E., George M., 
Louisa L., Martha M. and Drury A. 

Bafl' Wm. miner; Rapids City. 

Bailey Albert, laborer, lives with his father; 
Sec. 9 ; Hampton ; dem ; born Hlinois. 

Bailey Thomas, farmer, rents of A. Yost; 
Sec. 9; Hampton; dem; boru Illinois. 

Baker Ellas, miner; Rapids City. 

Baker Jacob, miner; Happy Hollow. 

Baker J. E. conductor; Hampton; rep; 
from Massachusetts. 

B AKFR I... F. Post-Master ; Hampton ; 
born in Philipston, Worcester Co., Mass., 
Dec. 5, 1824; left there in Aug., 1850, and 
came direct to Hampton, and is among the 
oldest settlers ; wife was Miss Milla W., 
daughter of Silas Sawyer, of the same 
place; she was born Dec. 25, 1829; mar- 
ried Sept. 7, 1851 ; have four children, Ag- 
nes M., Howard G., Marion E. and Silas 
S. ; has been Justice of the Peace about 25 
years. Supervisor one term, is Notary Pub- 
lic and held other town offices ; Rep ; Cong. 

Bandloff Fred, farmer; Sec. 4; Carbon Clifl'; 
dem ; from Germany. 

Bank Henry, farmer; Sec. 6; P. O. Moline; 
dem ; from Germany. 

Barber Jonas, mill builder; Sec. 9; Hamp- 
ton; ind; 105 acs, $5,250; from Penn. 

Barber Matt, miner; Rapids City. 

Barron Alexander, farmer; lives with J. 
Barber; Sec. 9; P. O. Hampton; dem; Ct. 

Barry James, miner; Rapids City. 

Barquist Nelson, miner; Rapids City. 

Barsley Wm. miner ; Hampton. 

BARTI.ETT MRS. MICHAEL. 

R. Retired; Sec. 32; P. O. Carbon Clitf; 
born in Washington, Penn., Dec. 24, 1811 ; 
came to this Co. in 1833 ; Meth ; owns 68 
acres of land. Mr. Bartlett was born in 
Rutland Co., Vt., 1790. His first wife was 
Zerviah Nell ; she died June, 1832. Sec- 
ond wife was Bethena Babbitt, of Fulton, 
Co., 111.; married May 21,1833. Mr. J5art- 
lett was elected Sherifi' at the second elec _ 
tion in Rock Island Co.; sold at public" 
sale the first lots in the city of Rock Island 
after the platting of the same in 1835. He 
died May 24, 1865, leaving four children 
by first marriage, and five by the second. 

Beal Austin, farmer; Sec. 17; P. O. Hamp- 
ton ; rep ; from Penn. 

Beal John D. farmer, lives with his father; 
Sec. 24; P. O. Port Byron ; rep ; born 111. 

Beal Samuel, farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Port By- 
ron; rep; 192 acres, value $9,600; from Vt. 

Beal Wm. A. farmer, rents of his father; Sec. 
24; P. O. Port Byron; rep; born Illinois. 

BECK FREHERICK, Saloon; 
Hampton; born in Germany, Jan. 11,1842; 
came to this Co. in 1877 ; Dem ; not mar- 
ried. 



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439 



Bedford Henry, miner; "Rapids City. 
Beggs Samuel, laborer ; Rapids City. 
Bell James, miner ; Rapids City. 
Bell Robt. farmer; Hampton; rep; Ohio. 
Belling A. farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Hampton; 

dem ; 40 acs, value $2,000 ; from Germany. 
Bennett AVm. teamster; P. O. Moline; R. I. 
Benshield Nick, laborer; P. O. Carbon Cliff ; 

from Germany. 
Benson L. J. carriage maker; Rapids City; 

rep ; from Sweden. 
Besant Wesley, farmer ; Sec. 5 ; P. O. Carbon 

Cliff; dem; from Vermont. 
Bickles T. F. miner ; Hampton. 
Bisant Oscar, farmer; Sec. 5; P.O.Carbon 

Cliff; dem; R. I. 
Bischoff Wm. farmer; Sec. 13; P. O. Rapids 

City; Ind; 20 acres, value $1,000; Ger. 
Bishop John, engineer; Hamilton; dem; 

from Keutuckj'. 
Black August, laborer; Rapids City. 

BLACK FR A lire IS, Merchant; 
Hampton ; born in Barre, Worcester Co., 
Mass., Feb. 20, 1815 ; left there in 1835 for 
New York, and then to Chicago in 1836, 
and to Hampton, 111., Nov. 20, 1841 ; has 
been in business here 35 years ; has all his 
life avoided oflice as much as possible; 
has held some minor offices here years ago, 
but only when they were forced upon him. 
Married Charlotte E. Brettun, who was 
born in Guilford, Maine, and died in 
Hampton, May 20, 1861; one son, Charles 
C. Black, now married and living in Kan- 
sas ; married Oct. 9, 1862, Philena Luce, who 
was born in Farmington, Maine ; three 
children, Sophia, Theodosia and Walter L. 

Blair J. S. miner ; Rapids City. 

Bland John, miner; Rapids City. 

Blomquist E. miner; Rapids City. 

Bolton Chas. miner; Rapids City. 

Bogeden R. miner ; Happy Hollow. 

Bolton John, miner ; Rapids City. 

Boimberg A. agent; Rapids City; rep; Ger. 

Bovee Frank, miner; Hampton. 

Bovee Walter, miner; Rapids City. 

Bovee James, miner ; Rapids City. 

BOWI.KS SAMUEIi, Farmer and 
Coal Operator; Sec. 7; P. O. Moline; born 
in Rockbridge Co., Va., Feb. 6, 1810; came 
to this County 1835 ; owns 470 acres of 
land; son of Isaac; lived in Ohio two 
years, in Indiana seventeen years, then to 
this County ; found the first coal-bed discov- 
ered in tills vicinity in the j-ear 1836; 
married M«,rgarite Poter, Feb. 18, 1830; 
she died July 28, 1854; second wife was 
Eliza Scates; married Julj^ 4, 1860; she 
was born Dec. 20, 1828, in Kentucky; have 
one daughter, Telitha A., born July !), 1861 . 

Bradeu James, miner; Rapids City. 

Braden John, miner ; Rapids City. 



Bradigan M. miner ; Hampton. 
Bradigan P. miner ; Hampton. 
Brandt Henry, tenant; Sec. 34; P. O. Carbon 

Cliff; from Germany. 
Brawley Joseph, miner; Hampton. 
Brady Christopher, miner; Hampton; dem; 

from Ireland. 
Brisner John, miner; Happy Hollow. 
BRETTlIlf S. Iv. Retired; Hampton; 
born in Livermore, Oxford Co., Me., May 
11,1806; left there in 1836 and went to 
Tazwell Co., 111.; remained there one year, 
and then came here, and is among the old- 
est settlers ; wife was Margaret, daughter 
of Samuel Belcher; she was born in Farm- 
ington, Me., June 9, 1808 ; they were mar- 
ried Jan. 1, 1829; has had three children, 
two daughters and one son, all deceased ; 
was County Scliool Commissioner two 
years, and TownsMp Treasurer about tit- 
teen years, and was Postmaster a number 
of years; Dem. 

Brewer Stephen, teamster ; Rapids City ; rep ; 
from Pennsylvania. 

Broad James, miner; Happy Hollow. 

Br(<oks A. C. farmer; works for Wm. Cook; 
Sec. 22; Happy Hollow; born Illinois. 

Brooks Geo. miner; Happy Hollow. 

Budinger Matt, miner; Rapids City. 

Burg Benson, farmer; Sec. 36 ; Moline ; dem ; 
Luth ; from Germany. 

Burger Jake, miner; Rapids City. 

Burgess S. miner ; Happy Hollow. 

Burke M. miner ; Rapids City. 

Burkline Chas. miner ; Rapids City. 

Byerly Geo. fixrmer; lives with his father; 
Sec. 1 ; rep ; from Penns3'lvania. 

Byerly S. farmer; Sec. 1 ; P. O. Rapids City; 
rep; 30 acs, value, $1,500; from Penn. 

CALVERT ROB'T, miner; Hampton; 
rep ; from England. 
Calvitt John, miner ; Hampton. 
Campbell James, miner; Hampton. 
Campbell Wm. miner; Rapids City. 
Campbell Wm. blacksmith ; Hampton. 
Carbin R. miner; Rapids City. 
Carpenter C. miner; Sec. 1; Rapids City; 

rep; 2G}4iiCR, value, $1,300; from Vt. 
Carter Henry, miner; Hampton. 
Carter John, miner ; Rapids City. 
Cary L. H. foreman Arjilla Works; rep; 111. 
Gary Nelson, laborer ; P. O. Carbon Cliff; 111. 
Cary Wm. moulder; Carbon Cliff; rep; 111. 
Castell James, laborer; Carbon Cliff; dem; 

born Illinois. 
Caswell John, miner; Rapids City. 
Caswell Rob't. miner; Rapids City. 
Cewe Peter, farmer; Sec. 11 ; Hampton ; Ind; 
1 born Illinois. 



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BIOGKAPHICAL DIRECTORY OF 



CHAMBERI.AIX JEREMIAH, 

Potteiy; Sec. 4; P. O. Carbon Cliff; born 
in Danville, Vt., Jan. 9, 1818; came to this 
County, 1839 ; liep ; Epis ; owns manufac- 
turing property valued at $20,000; son of 
Wm. and Mary Clark; his wife of Ver- 
mont; married Eliza J. Cropper, Oct. 17, 
1844; she was born x\pril ] 9, 1825; have 
three children, William, born Sept. 19; 
1845 ; Charles R., April 12, 1848 ; and Clara 
E., April 3, 1856. 

Charlton Matt, miner; Rapids City. 
Chase Fiank, miner. Rapids City. 
Chase Morgan, miner; Rapids City. 
Chamberlain Wm. merchant; P., O. Carbon 
Cliff; rep. 

Cherry John, miner ; Rapids City. 

Chester David, miner ; Happy Hollow. 

Chick F. L. laborer ; Hampton ; dem ; Me. 

Church G. S. farmer; Sec. 32; P. O. Frank- 
lin Crossing ; dem ; from New York. 

Churchill Chris, laborer; Rapids City; dem; 
from Germany. 

Churchill Chris, lives with his father; Sec. 
11 ; dem ; born Hlinois. 

Churchill Wm. farmer; Sec. 11; Rapids 
City ; dem ; 40 acs, value, $2,000 ; Ger. 

Claffay Joseph, miner ; Happy Hollow. 

Clapp Alonzo P. farmer; Hampton; rep; 
from Massachusetts. 

Clark Geo. miner; Rapids City. 

Clark John, miner; Hampton. 

Clarkson Ed. miner; Rapids City. 

Clarkson John, miner; Rapids City. 

Clarkson John, miner ; Hampton City. 

Clarkson Thomas, miner ; Rapids City. 

Clayton E. miner ; Happy Hollow. 

Cleby August, farmer ; rents of A. Hoflste- 
ter ; Sec. 14 ; Hampton ; rep ; from Ger. 

Clotz John, farmer ; rents F. Mohr's estate; 
Sec. 16; Hampton; dem; from Germany. 

Cracraft Melvin, miner; Rapids City. 

Colegrove Willard, farmer; Sec. 22; Hamp- 
ton; rep; 200 acs, value, $10,000; Vt. 

Coleman Fred, farmer; Sec. 12; Rapids 
City ; dem ; 100 acs, value, $5,000 ; Ger. 

Colston Fred, laborer; Hampton; rep; from 
Sweden. 

Coltman Wm. miner ; Rapids City. 

Conklin Geo. miner; Rapids City. 

Conklin John, miner; Rapids City. 

Conway John, miner; Happy Hollow. 

Conway Morgan, miner; Haj)py Hollow. 

Cook Chas. miner; Hampton. 

Cook Delernce, hotel proprietor ; Hampton ; 
dem ; fi'om Connecticut. 

Cook Geo. miner ; Hampton. 

Cook Geo. farmer; rents the estate of J. 
Frals ; Sec. 14 ; P. O. Hampton ; dem ; III. 



Cook Herbert E. miner; Hampton; dem; 
from Connecticut. 

COOK HORACE R. Farmer and 
Stock-raiser ; Sec. 23 ; P. O. Hampton ; 
born in Toulon County, Conn., May 27, 
1811 ; left there and went to Wayne Coun- 
ty, ni., in 1824; he remained there until 
1833, and then came to this County, and 
is one of the verjr oldest settlers; has one 
s'on and two daughters living; lost three 
daughters and one son ; wife was Miss 
Harriet Mears; born in Manchester, Vt., 
Jan. 30, 1820; married April 10, 1839; has 
165 acres, value, $8,250; Dem. 

Cook J. M. farmer; lives on his father's 
tarm ; Sec. 22 ; P. O. Hampton ; dem ; 111. 

Cook Oliver A. miner; Hampton; dem; Ct. 

Cook Orin B. miner; Hampton; dem; Ct. 

COOK WM. Farmer and Stock-raiser; 
Sec. 22; P. O. Happy Hollow; born in 
Toulon County, Conn., June 18, 1813 ; left 
there in 1824, and Avent to Wayne County, 
111., and came to this County in 1835, and 
is among the very oldest settlers ; has been 
married twice; tirst wite was Malivy Tur- 
ner, born in Kentucky, June 17, 1814; 
married in 1833; she died March 9, 1872; 
has four children living, one son and three 
daughters ; lost one son and two daughters ; 
married again, to Mary A. Fast, April 9, 
1876; born Dec. 5, 1828; has 350 acres, 
value, $17,500; Dem. 

Cooley Robt. teamster; Hampton. 

Coomes Richard H. station agent; Hamp- 
ton ; rep ; from Massachusetts. 

Coon John, miner; Rapids City. 

Cooper Jack, laborer ; Hampton ; from Eng. 

Clark Carter, laborer; Carbon Cliff; 111. 

Cornelia M. miner; Hampton. 

Cornelia Thos. miner; Hampton. 

Corigan Frank, miner; Happy Hollow. 

Couch Eugene, laborer; Hampton; rep; 
from New York. 

Cowen Thos. miner; Hampton. 

Cowling John, meat market; Rajoids City; 
rep ; from England. 

COX A. D. "Farmer and Stock Raiser; 
Sec. 3; P. O. Rapids Citj^; born in Wayne 
Co., Ind., Aug. 24, 1821; left there and 
went to Tippecanoe Co., Ind., in 1824, and 
remained tliere until the spring of 1837; 
then came to this Co. and is among the 
oldest settlers ; has family four sons and 
one daughter; lost one son and one daugh- 
ter; wife was Miss Rebecca Gelispie, born 
in Hart Co., Ky., Nov. 24, 182S ; married 
Sept, 21, 1848; has 27 acres of land, value 
$13,600; Rep; was Supervisor one term, 
and lield other town offices; Meth. 

Cox Augustus D. farmer, lives on his ftither's 
place -^ Sec. 15; Hampton; rep; Illinois. 

Cox C. C. tarmer, lives Avith father; Sec. 15; 
Hampton ; rep ; born Illinois. 



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Cox H. R. farmer, lives on father's place; 
Sec. 15; Hampton; rep; born Illinois. 

COX J. B. Farmer and Stock Raiser; 
Sec. 15; P. O. Hampton; born in Wayne 
Co., Ind., Dec. 2. 1813; came to this Co. in 
Oct., 1836, and is among the oldest set- 
tlers; has 360 acres land, value $18,000; 
Rep; have eight children living; lost one; 
wife was Anne Williamson, born in Ky.' 
Jan. 12, 1815 ; they were married March 
20, 1836; Mr. C. had four sons in the late 
war, Williamson, Augustus D., H. K., and 
Washington R., (who died in St. John's 
Hospital, at Annapolis). 

Cox J. J. farmer, lives with father; Sec. 15; 
Hampton ; rep ; born Illinois. 

Cox Osborn M. farmer, lives with father ; Sec. 
15 ; Hampton ; rep ; born Illinois. 

COX \VILI.IAMSOX, Farmer; Sec. 
31; P. O. Happy Hollow; born in this 
town. May 14, 1839 ; Rep ; Prot ; owns 80 
acres land, val. $4,000; son of Joseph B. 
and Ann Cox ; volunteered in Co. D, 9th I. 
V. C, under Col. Hatch; married Mabel 
M., daughter of Wm. and Livj' Cook, of 
this town, April 15, 1860; she was born 
Jan. 15, 184U ; have two children living ; 
Frank, born March 28, 1863, died Nov. 3, 
1865 ; Wm. L. and Raymond. 

Cracraft John, contractor ; Rapids City ; dem ; 
from Pennsylvania. 

Craig John, farmer ; Sec. 4 ; Carbon Cliff; 
dem ; from Kentucky. 

Craw^ford Chas. potter ; Carbon Cliff; dem ; 
from New York. 

Crawford Geo. A. farmer; Sec. 29; dem; 
from New York. 

CRAWFORD IRA, Farmer ; Sec. 29 ; 
P. O. Watertown; born in Putnam Co., N. 
Y., June 11, 1811; came to this Co. 1856; 
Dem; owns 80 acres land; son of John, 
wdio was in the war of 1812, and Mary 
Gail, his wife ; grandson of Robert of N. 
Y. ; first wife was Sally Ann Newburg ; 
married 1834; she died in 1861, leaving 
seven children : Emaline S., Mary E., Re- 
becca G., George A., James W., Georgia 
S. and Charles; present wife was Ann 
Fuller ; married April 1, 1863. 

Crompton Sam'l S. blacksmith ; Hampton ; 
rep ; from England. 

Crook E. miner ; Rapids City. 

Crook Sam'l, miner; Rapids City. 

Cross Joseph, miner; Rapids City. 

Crouch J. F. farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Frank- 
lin Crossing ; rep ; Meth ; from Germany. 

Cunningham D. farmer, lives with fiither; 
Sec. 9 ; Hampton ; dem ; from Penn. 

Cunningham Jos. farmer, rents of Capt. 
Adams ; Sec. 9 ; Hampton ; dem ; Penn. 

Cunningham S. farmer, lives with father; 
Sec. 9 ; Hampton ; dem. 

Cunningham S. miner; Hampton. 

Cunningham S. miner ; Rapids City. 



Cunningham Silas, miner ; Rapids City. 
Cushman And. G. farmer ; Sec. 5 ; Carbon 

Cliff; dem. 
Cushman Chas. farmer ;'Sec. 4 ; Carbon Cliff; 

rep; Meth. 
Cushman Clemant, farmer ; Sec. 8 ; Carbon 

Cliff; dem. 
Cushman Jos. farmer; Sec. 4; P.O.Carbon 

Cliff; rep ; from Ohio. 

DANHARDT ANDREW, farmer: Sec. 
15 ; Hampton ; dem ; 70 acs, val. $2,800. 
Davis Ed. miner ; Happy Hollow. 
Davis John, teamster ; Rapids City. 
Davis M. A. miner; Rapids City. 
Davis Thos. A. miner ; Hampton. 
Davis T. J. farmer; P. O. Carbon Cliff; rep; 

from New York. 
Davison Thos. laborer; Hampton; dem; Pa. 
Denbigh Wm. miner ; Rapids City. 
Deuhardt Henry, farmer; Sec. 26; P. O. 

Franklin Crossing; rep; from Germany, 

DEXHARDT CHRISTIAN, 

Farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Franklin Cross- 
inii; born in Colbertz, Germany, Jan. 18, 
1844; came to this Co. in 1860; owns 180 
acres of land, value $4,000 ; son of Andrew, 
who died in 1872 ; volunteered in Co. D, 
9th I. V. C. ; was honorably discharged at 
Springfield: married Mary Lawrence, 
June 20, 1866; have four children living, 
Christina, Mary, Edward and Anna. 

Denton Joe B. miner ; Happy Hollow. 

Denton Wm. miner; Happy Hollow. 

DEVIJfXEY AXDRE1¥, Farmer; 
Sec. 10; P. O. Hampton; born in Indiana 
Co., Penn., Jan. 8, 1806 ; left there in 1835 
and came to this Co. ; landed at Hampton 
and has remained here ever since and is 
one of the very oldest settlers ; have three 
children living; lost four; wife was Miss 
Edith Wainwi^ight, born in England, Nov 
8, 1810; married in Penn.; has 160 acres? 
value $8,000 ; Rep ; Prot. Meth. 

Devinney John, farmer and mechanic : Sec. 
10; P. O. Hampton; rep; 70 acs, $3,500. 

Dogerty John, miner; Hampton. 

Dogerty Wm. miner; Hampton. 

Donald George, miner ; P. O. Moline ; rep ; 
Prot; from Scotland. 

Donald William, miner ; P. O. Moline ; rep ; 
from Ireland. 

Donihue B. miner ; Hampton. 

Doucher John, miner; Happy Hollow. 

I>01V WM. H. H. Farmer and School 
teacher; Sec. 13; P. O. Port Byron; born 
in Hampton tp.. Rock Island Co., April 
25, 1842; Rep; owns 1641-^ acres, value 
$8,200; wife was Miss Julia A. Rows, 
born in Port Byron tp., this Co., Aug. 4, 
1850; married Nov. 28, 1867; has one 
daughter, Gracie, born July 28, 1869. 

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Drury A. E. student, lives with father; Sec. 
9; P. O. Hampton ; rep; born Illinois. 

Drury A. T. farmer ; Sec. 9 ; P. O. Hampton ; 
rep; 72 acs. val. $8,G00; from Vt. 

Dunker Henry, laborer; Hampton; clem; 
from Germany. 

Dunmire John, farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Car- 
bon Cliff; clem; from Pennsylvania. 

EARL EDWARD, engineer; Hampton; 
clem; from New York. 
Eaton John H. miner; Rapids City. 
Eckhardt Wm. miner; Rapids City. 
Edelman Conrad, laborer; Hampton; dem; 

from Germany. 
Edelman John, laborer; Hampton; rep; 
fiom Germany. 

JEDEIiMABT WM. Proprietor Livery 
Stable ; Hampton ; was born in Germany, 
March 1, 1836; came to this Co. in 1856; 
Rep; Luth; has three children, Chas. W., 
Annie M. and John H. ; wife was Miss 
Caroline ]\L M. Burmeister, born in Ger- 
many, Oct. 22, 1847 ; married May 9, 1871 ; 
sei'vecl three years in the late war, in Co. 
K, 129th I. V. I. 

Edwards Chas. miner ; Happy Hollow. 

Edwards L. D. farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Frank- 
lin Crossing; Bapt; from Vermont. 

Egan John, miner; Rapids City. 

Eicher Sam'l, miner; Rapids City. 

Eicholts Alfred, blacksmith ; Rapids City. 

Elder R. W. carpenter; Sec. 11; P. O. Rap- 
ids City ; rep ; from Pennsylvania. 

Ellsberry Scott, miner ; Rapids City. 

Ennis Geo. mason ; Hampton ; rep ; from Ind. 

Erickson Erick, tenant ; Sec. 26 ; P. O. Mo- 
line ; rep ; Luth ; from Sweden. 

Erike C. farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Hampton; 
dem; 30 acs, val. $1,500; from Germany. 

Erskine Andrew, teamster ; Rapids City. 

Esps Elix, miner ; Rapids City. 

Evans Benj. miner; Rapids City. 

Evans D. T. miner; Rapids City. 

Evans David, miner; Hampton. 

Evans James, tenant; Sec. 32; Carbon Cliffi 

rep; Meth. 
Evers John, miner; Rapid City. 

Ewart Fleming B. laborer; Carbon Cliff; 
dem; Ohio. 

Ewart John, laborer; Carbon Cliff; dem; O. 

FAIRLIE JAMES, saloon keeper; Rapid 
City ; rep ; from Pennsylvania. 
Feidler Anthony, farmer; Sec. 11; Rapid 

City ; 40 acres, $2,000 ; dem ; Germany. 
Feidler H. farmer; Sec. 15; Hampton; 60 
acres, value |3,000; dem; from Germany. 
Fermau Wm. druggist; Hampton; dem; O. 
Ferris Wm. miner; Rapids City. 
Fittell George, miner ; Rapids City. 



Fitzgerald James,laborer , Rapids City ; dem ; 
from Ireland. 

Flagg Mrs. Susan C; Sec. 5; P.O. Moliue; 

Cong ; from Vermont. 
Flaherty B. miner ; Hampton. 
Flannery John, miner; Hampton. 
Flemming J. C. clerk; Rapids City; rep; 

from Pennsylvania. 
Forest John, miner; Rapids City. 
Fox M. miner ; Hampton. 
Fox Owen ; miner ; Hampton. 

FRAXKI.1X JOEI. CjJ. Farmer; 
Sec. 26; P.O. Franklin Crossing; born in 
Windham Co., Vt., Oct. 10, 1810; came to 
this Co. in 1838; owns 200 acres of land; 
son of Joel, and Fanny Grocet, his wife; 
married Betsey F., daughter of Luther 
Edwards, Jan. 22, 1840; she was born 
Dec. 24, 1821 ; have five children living, 
Mary A., Addie F., Sanford E., Rosa A. 
and Leslie E. 

Franklin Leslie E. farmer; Sec. 20; Frank- 
lin Crossing. 

Franks J. V. B. retired ; Rapids City ; rep ; 

from Virginia. 
Frazier C. T. watchman ; Rapids City. 
Erection Alex, miner; Rapids City. 
Freckson C. miner ; Rapids City, 
Freckson E. miner; Rapids City. 
Freeland Felix, farmer; Sec. 3; Rapids City; 

rep ; 6 acres, value $600; from Kentucky. 

FREIiS IIEliRY, Farmer and Stock 
Raiser; Sec. 24; P.O. Hampton; born in 
Aldenburg, Ger., Jan. 2, 1815; left there 
and came to the U.S., and went to Va. in 
1834; remained there some time; came to 
this Co. in 1840; has six children living, 
three dead ; wife was Catherine Mantler, 
from Prussia, Ger., born in 1820; married 
in 1842; has 380 acres, and three lots and 
one house in Hampton, value $20,000; 
Dem ; Luth. 

FREIiS J. T. Farmer; Sec. 13; Hamp- 
ton; born in Hampton Tp., Rock Island 
Co., Nov. 26, 1852; Rep; owns 20 acres, 
value $800; wife was Miss Alvina F. 
Hoffman, born in Keokuk Co., Iowa, 
March 4, 1853; they were married Jan. 
12, 1876; Rep; Meth. 

Fricke O. farmer, rents of Jacob Guckart; 
Sec. 14; Hampton ; dem; from German}'. 

Fritzer John, farmer, works for Jolin Olt- 
mann; Sec. 21; Hampton; dem; Missouri. 

Frost Christopher, laborer; Rapids Cit3^ 

Frost R. miner; Rapids City. 

Fry Abner, miner; P.O. Moline; rep ; Mis. 

Fullerton Henry C, of the firm of H. & H. 
C. Fullerton ; Hampton ; rep ; born III. 

Fullerton Hugh, of the firm of H. & H. C. 
Fullerton; Hampton Pottery; rep; Penn. 

GAINER THOS. miner; P.O. Moline; 
rep ; born Illinois. 



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Gainrich Karl, farmer; Sec. 15; Hampton; 

40 acres, value $1,600; clem; Germany. 
Gallino Wm. W. carpenter; P. O. Rapids 

City; rep; from Pennsylvania. 
Garland Moses, miner; Rapids City. 
Garland Oliver, miner; Rapids City. 
Gates A. H. clerk ; Rapids City ; rep ; from 

Vermont. 
Genung John, laborer; Rapids City; rep; 

born Illinois. 
Gerliardt August, farmer; Sec. 15; Ilamp. 

ton ; 30 acres, $8,000 ; dem ; from Ger. 

tJILCHRIST HTG^H M. of the firm 
of H. M. Gilchrist & Co., Coal Miners and 
Dealers; Rapids City; was born in Scot- 
land, April 2, 1831; he left there and came 
to the U.S. and to Peun. in 1871, and to this 
Co. in 1872, and since that time has been 
extensively engaged in the Coal Business, 
employing from 80 to 120 men; also owner 
of the steamer "Jennie Gilchrist," on the 
river plying between Davenport and Lyons ; 
has family two children, John and Jane; 
wife was Miss Mary Weir, born in Scot- 
land, July 3, 1831 ; they were married Dec. 
19, 1856 ; she died Sept. 17, 1866. 

Gilespie H. C. clerk; Rapids City; rep; from 
Pennsylvania. 

Gill Philip, bank boss; Rapids City. 

Glautz C. carpenter ; Hamilton ; rep ; from 
Germany. 

Glantz Mrs. P. farmer; Sec. 9; P.O. Hamp- 
ton; 40 acres, val. $1,600; from Maryland. 

Glasby Silas, farmer ; Sec. 6 ; P.O. Moline ; 
rep ; from New Jersey. 

Gleason Joseph, miner; Rapids City. 

Glenn John, miner; Rapids City. 

Goben Lewis, laborer; Rapids City. 

Golaher Hugh, laborer ; Rapids City ; dem ; 
born Illinois. 

Golaher B. farmer; Sec. 20; P.O. Franklin 
Crossing ; from R. I. 

Gordon James, miner ; Happy Hollow. 
Gothardt Fred, laborer ; Sec. 83 ; rep ; from 
Ohio. 

Graham George, miner ; Hampton. 
Graham Ira S. rents of John Wells ; Sec. 17 ; 

P.O. Hampton; rep; from New York. 
Graham Jacob, laborer; Hampton; rep; 

from Pennsylvania. 
Gray Owen, laborer ; Happy Hollow. 
Grear Ephraim, laborer; Hampton; rep; 

born Illinois. 
Grear Solmon F. laborer; Hampton; rep; 

born Illinois. 
Greeumay Wm. miner ; Rapids City. 
Griffin A. miner; P.O. Moline; rep; 111. 
Griffin Geo. tenant; Sec. 7; P.O. Moline; 

rep ; born Illinois. 

Griffin John S. miner; P.O. Moline; dem; 
Prot. 



H 



Griffin John, engineer ; Rapids City. 

Groth George, tenant; Sec. 7; P.O. Moline; 

from Germany. 
Groth John, tenant ; Sec. 7 ; P. O. Moline ; 

from Germany. 

Groth Peter F. tenant; Sec. 7; P.O. Moline; 
from Germany. 

Grundy Frank, miner; Rapids City. 

Grube Fred, farmer; Sec. 4; P.O. Carbon 
Cliff; dem ; from Germany. 

Guckert Jacob, wagon maker; P.O. Hamp- 
ton ; dem ; from Germany. 

Guldenpfannay Christ, farmer; Sec. 22; P.O. 
Happy Hollow; 95 acs., $4,750; dem; Ger. 

AGUE ALFRED, miner; Happy Hol- 
low. 

Hal lock E. miner; Happy Hollow. 
Halpine Matt, miner; Rapids City. 
Halpine Patrick, miner; Hampton. 
Hannawasker Karl, saloon keeper; Hamp- 
ton ; dem ; from Germany. 
Hanson Claus, miner; Hampton. 

HA^fSOX FREDERICK, Farmer 
and Miner; Sec. 16; P.O. Hampton; born 
in Germany, Nov. 11, 1832; came to the 
Co. in 1863; Dem; has seven children, 
William, Mary, Roljert, Fredric, George, 
Emma and Dora; wife was Annie Vel- 
stedt, born in Germany, May 1, 1832 ; mar- 
ried in Sept., 1857. 

Hardy Henry, miner ; Hampton ; dem ; from 

England. 
Harrigan John, miner; Rapids City. 
Harris Isaac, miner; Rapids City. 
Harrison John, laborer ; Rapids City. 
Harrison Thomas, miner ; Rapids City. 
Harrison Thomas, laborer ; Hampton ; dem ; 

from England. 
Hartshorn A. miner ; Happy Hollow. 
Harttung Henry, laborer ; Hampton ; dem ; 

from Germany. 

Harvey James, miner; Hampton. 

Hastie John, miner ; Rapids Cit3^ 

Hauck Jacob, boarding house ; Rapids City ; 

dem ; from Germany. 
Hawke Alfred, miner; Rapids City. 
Hawke Edward, miner ; Rapids City. 
Hawke Fred, miner ; Rapids City. 
Hay Thomas, miner; Rapids Cith. 
Haynes Wm. miner ; Rapids City. 
Hayson Joseph, miner ; Rapids City. 
Hay ward A. M. carpenter ; Hampton ; rep ; 

from Massachusetts. 
Haywood R. miner; Rapids City. 
Heagy Geo. clerk; Hampton; dem; from 

Virginia. 

HEACJY SAM IT Eli, Merchant; 
Hampton ; was born in Taney Town, Car- 
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left his native town in 1854, and went to 
Baltimore and hired out as clerk in a 
wholesale Notion House ; remained there 
three years, then came to Hampton, in 
August, 1857, and went in Francis Black's 
store as clerk, where he remained until 
April, 1861, then started in business for 
himself, which he followed until Dec, 
1868, when Mr. A. R. Stoddard went into 
partnership, under the firm name of Heagy 
& Stoddard, and the firm has since been 
doing an extensive business ; in the spring 
of 1871, the Messrs. Heagy & Stoddard 
commenced prospecting for coal, and 
opened the first mine north of Rock 
Island, and their .business increased so 
rapidly, that they were obliged to form a 
Stock Company, which now goes under 
the name of the Hampton Coal Mining 
Co., Messrs. H. &. S. controlling the mine, 
and having the larger share of the stock; 
they commenced taking out a few hun- 
dred bushels per day, and now have four 
shafts in operation, and get out from thirty 
to forty cars per day, and are the most ex- 
tensive coal producers in Rock Island Co. ; 
they employ from 200 to 300 men ; there is 
a thriving little village in the vicinity of 
these mines, called Happy Hollow, there 
being a post-ofhce, telegraph office, and 
station ; Mr. Heagy married Miss Henri- 
etta, daughter of J.Birchard, of Scott Co., 
Iowa, April 20, 1863 ; she was born Jtdy 
19, 1838; they have one son, Samuel M., 
who was born March 8, 186G. 

Henigen Wm. P. book-keeper ; Rapids City ; 

rep ; from Pennsylvania. 
Hensey Chas. miner ; Rapids City. 
Hermes Joseph, laborer; Hampton; dem; 

from Germany. 
Hicks John A. laborer ; Happy Hollow. 
Higley D. tenant; Sec. 25; P. O. Moline; 

rep ; Meth ; from New York. 
Hill Charles, laborer ; Hampton ; dem ; born 

Illinois. 
Hinchburger John, farmer ; Sec. 16 ; P. O. 

Hampton; dem; 40 acs, val. $2,000; Ger. 
Hintzburger John, farmer; Sec. 9; P. O. 

Hampton; dem; 90 acs, val. $4,500; Ger. 
Hintzburger John P. lives with his son ; Sec. 

9; P. O. Hampton; dem; from Germany. 
Hizler Peter, farmer ; Sec. 11 ; P. O. Rapids 

City ; rep ; from Germany. 
Hofiman Mike, retired; Hampton; dem; 

from Germany. 
Hoffmire Louis, miner ; Hampton. 
Hocum M. farmer; Sec. 1 ; P. O. Rapids 

City ; rep ; born Illinois. 
Holland Chas. engineer; Rapids City. 
Holland John, potter; Carbon Cliff; rep; 

from England. 
Holland John, miner ; Rapids City. 
Holmes Daniel, farmer, lives with J. T. 

Frels ; Sec. 13 ; P. O. Hampton ; rep ; Pa. 



Holloren John, miner ; Hampton. 

Hoover Geo. farmer, works for S. D. Wain- 

wright; Sec. 12; P. O. Rapids City; rep. 
Horton David, miner; Rapids City; dem; 

from Missouri. 
Howell John, miner ; Rapids City. 
Howell John, laborer; Carbon Cliff; Eng. 
Hubbs A. J. boot and shoemaker; Rapids 

City ; dem ; from New Yoek. 

HIIFFSTETTER ADAM, Farm- 
er and Stock Raiser; Sec. 11 ; P. O. Rapids 
City ; born near the city of Paris, France, 
July 8, 1839; left there with his parents 
and came to the United States and to New 
Orleans, in 1843; remained there about 
two years, then went to Indiana and re- 
mained there ten years, then came to this 
Co.; has one child; wife was Dora Smith, 
born in France ; married March 8, 1862 ; 
has 107}^ acres, value $5,375; Dem. 

Huffstetter Adam, farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. 
Hampton ; rep ; 80 acs, val. $4,000 ; France. 

Hughes Wm. miner ; Rapids City. 

Hunter John, miner ; Rapids City. 

Hunter John, laborer; Rapids City. 

Hutton E. retired; P. O. Happy Hollow; 
rep ; from Pennsylvania. 



I 



NGSTROM CHARLES, miner; Rapids 
City. 



JACOBS DAVID, laborer; Hampton; 
dem ; from New York. 
Jacobs James, laborer; Hampton; dem; 

from New York. 
Jacobs John, laborer ; Hampton ; dem ; from 

New York. 
Jacobs Wm. miner; Hamilton; dem; from 

New York. 
Jamison Alec, farmer; Sec. 32; P. O. Carbon 

Cliff; R. I. 
Jenkins Daniel, miner; Rapids Cit}^ 
Jinks H. laborer; Hampton; dem; Ohio. 
Johns Wm. miner ; Rapids City. 
Johnson Chas. farmer ; Sec. 32 ; P. O. Moline ; 

rep ; Bapt. 
Johnson James, miner ; Hampton. 
Johnson Henry, miner; Hampton. 
Johnson Olof, farmer ; Sec. 32 ; Luth ; from 

Sweden. 
Johnson Samuel, farmer; Sec. 31 ; P. O. Mo- 
line; rep; Bapt. 
Johnson Wm. miner ; Hampton. 
Jones David, miner; Happy Hollow. 
Jones David J. miner ; Rapids Ci^y. 
Jones Frank, miner ; Rapids City. 
Jones Wm. miner ; Rapids City. 

KAVANAUGH CHAS. miner; Rapids 
City. 
Kane Robert, miner; Hampton. 



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Kavanaugli Jno. laborer ; Rapids City ; dem ; 

from Ireland. 
Kenady Scott, laborer; P. O. Carbon Cliff; 

born Illinois. 
Keller Edward, laborer; Hampton; rep; 

born Illinois. 
Keller Isaac, potter; Hampton; rep; Penn. 
Kells John, engineer ; Rapids Citj^ 
Kiefer A. Carbon Cliff Pottery; dem; from 

France. 
Kilday John, miner; Hampton. 
King David, miner; Happy Hollow. 
King H. teamster; Hampton; dem; Illinois. 
King Wm. miner ; Hajjpy Hollow. 
Kleiner Manuel, farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. 

Hampton; dem; 60 acs, val. $3,000; Ger. 

Knephfler S. tenant; Sec. 24; P. O. Frank- 
lin Crossing; dem; from Germany. 

KORB JACOB, Farmer; Sec. 31; 
Watertown ; born in Hessenhumberg, Ger- 
many, Feb. 26, 1839; came to this Co. in 
1851; Dem; Presb; owns 90 acres of laud, 
valued at $6,000 ; son of John Korb, who 
died in New Orleans seven days after his 
arrival; Mr. Korb has lived about six 
years in Montana, Utah and Wyoming 
Territories ; married Elizabeth M. Reedy, 
of this Co., March 21, 1871 ; she was born 
May 9, 1854 ; they have two sons : John 
C, born Dec. 6, 1873 ; Lewis J., Oct. 18, 
1875. 

Kunkle Chris, miner; Hampton. 

LAMB BENJ. fixrmer ; Sec. 23 ; Hampton ; 
rep; 120 acs, val. $6,000; Vermont. 

Lafferty Robt. miner ; Hampton. 

Laffey Thomas, miner ; Hampton. 

Lamb James, miner ; Hampton. 

Lancaster Mrs. Sarah A. P. O. Happy Hol- 
low ; Meth ; from Ohio. 

Landles Archie, miner ; Hampton. 

Landles John, miner ; Hampton. 

Langston David, miner ; Rapids City. 

Laville John, miner; Hampton. 

Lawler Thomas, miner; Hampton. 

Leach And. farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Water- 
ton ; rep ; from Germany. 

Leach Wm. Sec. 30; rep; from Germany. 

Lee David, laborer ; Hampton ; dem ; Ire. 

Lee John, miner; Rapids City. 

Lemon J. P. butcher ; Hampton ; dem ; Va. 

Lewis David, miner ; Rapids City. 

Lewis John W. engineer ; Rapids City. 

Lewis Wm. M. blacksmith ; Rapids City. 

Libby John, laborer; Sec. 5; Carbon Cliff'; 
]\Ieth. 

Libby O. farmer; Sec. 5; Carbon Cliff; Meth. 
Liddicoat S. miner; Rapids City. 
Liiders August, farmer ; Sec. 16 ; lives with 
his father ; Hampton ; dem ; from Ger. 



Liiders Wm. farmer; Sec. 16; Hampton; 

dem; 40 acs, val. $1,500; from Germany. 
Liiders Wm., Jr. farmer; Sec. 16; lives Avith 

his ffither; Hampton; dem; Germany. 
Lindsey James E. miner; Rapids City. 
Lindt Swan, farmer; Hampton; rep; from 

Sweden. 

Linnert M. miner; Hamilton. 
Little John, miner; P. O. Moline; rep; Ire. 
Living .John, teamster ; Rapids City. 
Lloyd Abram, miner; Rapids City. 
Lloyd Danl. miner; Rapids City. 
Lloyd Eli, miner; Rapids City. 
Lloyd John, miner ; Rapids City. 
Logan Jacob, miner; Happy Hollow. 
Long-staff Joseph, miner; Rapids City. 
Loughery J. P. engineer; Happy Hollow. 
Lowe Godfrey, farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Hamp- 
ton; dem; 30 acs, val. $1,500; Germany. 
Lynch James, miner; Rapids City. 
Lynch John, miner ; Happy Hollow. 

M'CARL PETER, merchant; Rapids 
City ; dem ; from Penn. 
McCarty John, miner; Happy Hollow. 
McCollough M. miner; Happy Hollow. 
McDermott James, miner; Happy Hollow. 
McDermott James, miner; Hampton. 
McDonald Andrew, miner; Rapids City. 
McDonald A. blacksmith ; Rapids City. 
McDonald A. L. clerk; Rapids City; rep; 
from Ireland. 

McDonald James, miner; Rapids City. 
McFadden Geo. miner ; Rapids City. 
McFadden James, miner; Rapids City. 
McFadden John, miner; Rapids City. 
McFadden Saml. miner; Rapids City. 
McGuin James, miner; Rapids City. 
McGinnis Joseph, miner; Rapids City. 
McGinnis M. miner; Rapids City, 
McGuire Henry, miner ; Hampton. 
Mcintosh Wm. miner ; P. O. Moline ; rep ; 
born Illinois. 

.Mcintosh Wm. miner; Rapids City. 
McLaughlin Mike, miner; Hampton. 
McMahon Patrick, miner; Happy Hollow. 
McNabney Geo. F. laborer ; Hampton ; dem ; 
born Illinois. 

McNabney Julius, laborer ; Hampton ; rep ; 
born Illinois. 

McNeal Geo. B. farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Wa- 
terton ; rep ; from Rock Island. 

MclfEAIi HEXRY, Farmer; Sec. 19; 
P. O. Waterton; born in Canada, July 
15, 1811; came to this Co. in 1828; Rep; 
son of Daniel and Anna McNeal; first 
wife was Louisa Wells; married Nov. 20, 
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children, George, Daniel B., and Ellen, 
who is now deceased; second wife was 
Amanda Phillio; has two sons by this 
marriage, T. C. and H. C. McNeal; raised 
the first fruit and built the first frame 
barn in this Co. 

Maddox J. D. farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. Rapids 
City; Ind; 20 acs, val. $1,000; Ohio. 

Mahouy Heury, laborer; Hampton; dem; 
born Illinois. 

Mahony John, laborer ; Hampton ; dem ; Va. 

Manifold Geo. miner; Rapids City. 

Manning E. teamster; Rapids City. 

Manuel Joseph, miner; Hampton. 

Manuell Thomas, miner ; Happy Hollow. 

Martin J. miner; Rapids City. 

Maurar Casper, laborer; Rapids City; dem; 
from Switzerland. 

May A. miner ; Rapids City. 

May Duncan, miner ; Rapids City. 

Meader Wm. A. teamster; Rapids City; rep; 
born Franklin Co., Me. 

HEADER JS. L/. I'ampton; born in 
Franklin Co., Me., on the 14th of October, 
1832; left there and came to this Co., with 
his parents, in November, 1844, and is 
among the oldest settlers; has three chil- 
dren, "Celia J., Arthur E., and Graciel.; 
wife was Miss Martha Young, who was 
born in Montgomery Co., Ind., Sept. 17, 
1837 ; married July 12, 1857 ; Dem. 

Mears Thos. farmer ; Sec. 28 ; P. O. Carbon 
Cliff; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. 

Mepham Thomas, laborer ; Hampton ; dem ; 
• from England. 

Mertins Henr}^ shoemaker; Hampton ; dem ; 
from Prussia. 

Michaels Chas. miner; Rapids City. 

Miclot D. miner ; Happy Hollow. 

Mill James, farmer; Sec. 26; P. O. Franklin 
Crossing ; dem ; from England. 

Miller Andrew, Sec. 23; P. O. Hampton; 
lives with J. D. Frels; rep; from Ger. 

Miller G. H. farmer; Sec. 4; P. O. Moline; 
rep ; from Germany. 

Miller John, P. O. Carbon Cliff; Ind. 

Miller Wm. miner; Rapids City. 

Miller Wm. farmer ; Sec. 4 ; P. O. Moline ; 
rep ; from Germany. 

MITCHELL R. M. Rapids City; 
Millwright and ]\Ien'hant; born in Greene 
Co., Penn., June 20, 1820; left there in the 
fall of 1854, and came direct to this Co., 
and is among the oldest settlers ; has one 
son and two daughters living; lost one 
daughter; wife was Julia A. McCarl, who 
was born in Ohio, Dec. 13, 1833; they 
were married July 18, 1855; is Assessor, 
and has been for seven terms, and was 
Collector five years ; dem ; Chris. 

Mitten John, miner ; Rapids City. 

Mitten Wm. miner ; Rapids City. 



Mohr Jacob, laborer; Hampton; dem; Ger. 
Mohr J. farmer; Sec. 16; P.O. Hampton; 

120 acs, val. |6,000 ; dem ; from German3\ 
Mohr J. A. farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. Rapids 

City; dem; 50 acres, value $2,500; Ger. 
Mohr Paul, shoemaker; Hampton; dem; 

from Germany. 
Mohr Peter, laborer ; Hampton ; dem ; Ger. 
Mohr Wm. H. laborer ; Hampton ; dem ; 

born Illinois. 
Montgomery John, miner ; Happy Hollow. 
Montie Chas. teamster ; Rapids City. 
Montie Edward, laborer ; Rapids City. 
Montie M. laborer; R?.pids City. 
Montie Rudolph, laborer ; Rapids City. 
Mook Henry, farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. Rapids- 
City; dem; 40 acs, value $2,000; Germany 
Mook Henry, farmer, lives with his father; 

Sec. 11; P. O. Rapids City; dem; Ger. 
Moon John, laborer; Sec. 20; P.O. Franklin 

Crossing; from Ohio. 
Mooney Wm. miner ; Rapids City. 
Morehouse Jos. miner ; Happy Hollow. 
Morford Wm. miner ; Rapids City. 
Morgan David, miner; Rapids City. 
Morgan D. W. miner; Rapids City. 
Morgan John, miner ; Hampton. 
Morgan V. farmer; Rapids City; ind; Iowa. 
Morlle John, miner; Rapids City. 
Morris D. J. shoemaker ; Rapids City ; rep ; 

from Ohio. 
Morris Thomas M. miner; Happy Hollow. 
Mortley Wm. bank boss; Happy Hollow. 
Morton Alexander, farmer, lives on J. B. 

Cox's place ; Sec. 15 ; P. O. Hampton ; rep. 

MORTOHr AI.EXA:NI>ER, Fore- 
man of the Hampton Coal Mining Co; 
Hampton; born in Scotland, April 5, 1849; 
came to the United States in 1855, and to 
this Co. in 1857; has three children, Cora 
E., born Feb. 5, 1873 ; Claude M., April 9, 
1875; Alexander M., Jan. 11, 1877; wife 
was Miss Emma Cox, born in Hampton 
Tp., this Co., April 15, 1852; married 
March 20, 1872 ; Rep. 

MOTHER DAI¥X, Farmer aud Stock 
Raiser; Sec. 24; Hampton; born in Mont- 
gomery^ Co., N. Y., Sept. 9, 1802, left there 
in the fall of 1837, and came to this Co., 
and is among the oldest settlers ; wife was 
Jane, daughter of William Benson, from 
Chatauqua Co., N. Y. ; she was born Jan. 
15. 1822; married Sept. 20, 1841; has 
seven children living by second wife, and 
three by first wife, who was Phoebe 
Churchhill, from N. Y. ; has 357 acres, 
value $17,850 ; Dem. 

Mower Casper, laborer; Rapids City. 

MowrerEd. miner; Rapids City. 

Mowrer Wm. miner ; Rapids City. 

Murdoch Ed. miner ; Hampton. 



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Murphy Daniel, miner; Hampton. 
Murray John, miner ; Rapids City. 
Murray Samuel, miner ; Hampton. 

NICHOLS JOHN, miner; Happy Hol- 
low. 
Nichols Henry, laborer; Hampton. 
Nicholson Frank, miner; Rapids City. 
Nicholson Geo. miner ; Rapids City. 
Nelson Henry, miner ; Rapids City. 
Nelson John, farmer; Sec. 8; P.O.Carbon 

Cliff; from Iowa. 
Newell John, restaurant ; Hampton ; dem ; 

from Ireland. 
Newton H. E. farmer; Sec. 7; P. O. Moline; 

R.I. 

3f E\f^T05f MRS. JOEL. J. Maiden 
name was Charlotte Savery; Farmer; Sec. 
7 ; P. O. Moline ; born in Addison Co., Vt., 
Sept. 30, 1827; came to this Co. in 1848; 
estate ot 190 acres of land, value $17,200. 
Mr. Newton was born April 27, 1819 ; mar- 
ried Jan. 26, 1847 ; died Nov. 30, 1863, 
leaving live children, Ellen E. (now de- 
ceased), Frank C, Wm. Henry, Herbert E. 
and Lillie M.; lost three children previous 
to his death. 

Newton Wm. H. farmer; Sec. 7; P. O. Mo- 
line; R. I. 

Norton A. O. prop. Bluff" Mill ; Hampton ; 
rep ; from New York. 



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9BRIEN EDWARD, miner; Happy 
Hollow. 

O'Brien Denny, miner; Hampton. 
O'Brien John, farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Carbon 

Cliff, dem; from Ireland. 
O'Conor John, miner; Hampton. 
O'Conor John, miner; Happy Hollow. 

O'XEIl. EI»1VAR1>, Miner; Hamp- 
ton ; born in Ireland in ly46 ; came to this 
Co. in 1869; Dem; wife was Ma>y O'Mal- 
ley, born in New York city; married Oct. 
13, 1872; has two children, Nora and Pat- 
rick. 

Odcndald Peter, farmer; Sec. 5; P. O. Mo- 
line; dem. 

Oliver Robert, miner; Rapids City. 

Olsen Eric, miner; Rapids City. 

Olsen Peter, farmer; Sec. 3; rep; Luth; 
from Sweden. 

Olson O. miner; Rapids City. 

OI.TMAXX I>IEDRICK, Farmer 
and Stock Raiser; Sec. 8; P. O. Hampton; 
born in Oldenburg, Germany, March 2, 
1825; came to this Co. in 1852; Dem; 
Luth ; owns 463 acres, value 123,150; has 
nine children, Lena, Diedrick, Sarah, John, 
Stena, Lyda, Lizzie, Albert and Annie; 
wife was Catharine Heeren, born in Han- 
over, Germany, March 2, 1837 ; married in 
April, 1862. 



OLTMAXN FREDERICK, 

Farmer; Sec. 15; P. O. Hampton; born in 
Oldenburg, Germany, June 19, 1839; left 
there and came to the United States and to 
this Co. in 1852, and is among the oldest 
settlers; has six children, Frederick, Ed- 
ward, Karl, William, Mena and Emma; 
wife was Miss Mary Danhardt, from Prus- 
sia, Germany, born Jan. 2, 1839; married 
in Jan., 1861 ; has 100 acres, value $4,500; 
Dem ; Luth. 

OLTMAXlf JOH]\% Farmer and 
Stock Raiser; Sec. 21; P. O. Hamp- 
ton ; born in Aldenburg, Germany, 
March 22, 1827 ; left there and came to this 
Co. in 1852, and is among tlie oldest set- 
tlers; has six children, Hannah, Henry, 
Adolph, Theodore, Minnie and Lena; 
wife was Wilmina Vandil, born in Han- 
over, Germany, Oct. 4, 1843; she came 
here in 1854; married in 1858; has 170 
acres, value 18,500 ; Dem ; Luth. 

Oltmann Wm. farmer, rents of D. Oltmann ; 
Sec. 16; P. O. Hampton; dem; Germany. 

Organ Ezckel, miner; Rapids City. 

Osbrough James, fixrmer, works for E. W. 
Adams; Hampton; dem; from N. Y. 

Owens James, miner; Rapids City. 

Owens John, miner ; Hampton. 

Owens Pat, miner; Rapids City. 

Owens Peter, miner ; Rapids City. 

Owens Wm. miner; Rapids City. 

PACKER WM. tenant; Sec. 20; P. O. 
Happy Hollow; rep N.Y. 

Patterson Wm. miner; Rapids City. 

Payne Clias. farmer; Hampton; born 111. 

Payne James O. police constable ; Hampton ; 
rep ; from Iowa. 

Peacock David, miner; Hampton. 

Peit Chas. engineer; Rapids City. 

Perkins A. F. millwright; Sec. 25; P. O. Mo- 
line; rep; Cong; from Penn. 

Peterson E. farmer ; Sec. 20 ; rep ; Luth ; from 
Sweden. 

Peterson Peter, laborer; Rapids City. 

Pettangill AYm. H. carpenter ; Hampton ; rei> ; 
from Mass. 

Pinkerton I. miner; Happy Hollow. 

Porter Daniel G. farmer; Sec. 7; rep; R. I. 

PORTER WM. Retired; Sec. 7; P. O. 
Moline; born in Virginia, June 1, 1803; 
came to this Co. in 1833 ; owns 287 acres 
of land; son of Joseph, of Washington 
Co., Ind. ; has operated extensively in coal 
from 1852 to 1868, in this town; married 
jNIartha, daughter of Wm. Giles, of Ind., 
June 4, 1829; have three children living, 
Mary A. (wife of Hudson Taylor), Samuel 
R. (now Co. Treasurer), and Daniel G. ; 
George W. died in 1857, leaving a son, 
Willi'am A. 

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Pratt C. laborer ; Hampton ; rep ; from N. Y. 
Pratt Geo. miner ; Rapids City. 
Pratt M. engineer ; Happy Hollow. 
Preston Henry, brick maker; Carbon Clifl'; 

rep ; from Penn. 
Pride Frank, miner; Rapids City. 
Prior A. J. engineer; Carbon Cliflf; dem; 

from Connecticut. 
Propps xibel, laborer; Hampton; dem; from 

Virginia. 
Propps Wm. W. laborer; Hampton; dem; 

from Virginia. 
Protbers James, laborer; Hampton; rep; 

from Wales. 
Pruden Arthur, miner; Rapids City. 
Pruden Mrs. Elizabeth, Rapids City; Chris; 

from Virginia. 
Pugh Charles, laborer; P.O. Carbon Clitf; 

rep ; born Illinois. 
Pugh Mrs. Frances, Carbon Cliff; JVIeth; 

from Connecticut. 
Pugh Thos. laborer; Carbon Cliff'; England. 
Pumroy Thomas, miner ; Rapids City, 



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UINJST PAT. miner; Hampton. 



AFTER JOHN, miner; Hampton. 



Ramsey John, miner; Rapids City. 
Ramsey Joseph, bank boss; Rapids City. 
Raner J. H. farmer; Sec. 12; P.O. Rapids 

City; 20 acres, $1,000; dem; from Va. 
Raner Philip F. farmer, lives with his father; 

Sec. 12; P.O. Rapids City; dem; from Va. 
Raspberry Henry, miner; Hampton. 
Raner Samuel E. farmer, lives with his 

father; Sec. 12; P.O. Rapids City; dem. 
Raynor F. coal miner; Hampton; dem; 

from Virginia. 
Raynor Wm. coal miner; Hampton; dem; 

from Virginia. 
Reddick Henry, miner; Rapids City. 
Reddick John, miner ; Rapids City. 
Retteg Martin, saloon keeper; Rapids City; 

dem ; from Germany. 
Reed John, miner ; Hampton. 
Reese Meredith, miner; Rapids City. 
Reitung Louis, farmer; Sec. 20; P.O. Water- 
town ; dem ; from Germany. 
Remele Philip, miner; Happy Hollow. 
Reynolds John, miner; Hampton. 
Richards John, miner; Hampton. 
Richardson Joseph, miner ; Rapids City. 
Richardson Joseph, engineer; Hampton. 
Richardson Joseph, engineer; Sec. 14; P.O. 

Hampton ; dem ; from England. 

KICHAUDSOX SAMITFX, Teach- 
er; P.O. Port Byron; born in Zuma Tp., 
Rock Island Co., June 25, 1«50 ; Rep ; U.B. ; 



wife was Miss Emma A. Horn, born in 

Cedar Co., Iowa, Jan. 1, 1854; married 

Oct. 23, 1873. 
Richardson Thomas, miner ; Hampton. 
Richardson Thomas miner, rents of F. 

Oltmanh; Sec. 15; P.O. Hampton; dem. 
Richardson Wm. miner; Rapids City. 
Richardson Wm. A. miner ; Rapids City. 
Rick Frederick, teamster; Rapids City. 
Riley Henry, laborer ; Rapids City. 
Riley Henry T. miner; Rapids City. 
Riley Jerry, miner ; Rapids City. 
Rilej' Wm. miner; Raj^ids City. 
Risher G. P. miner ; Rapids City. 
Rischer S. C. miner; Rapids City. 
Roach Thomas, miner; Rapids City. 
Rober Nelson, carpenter; P.O. Carbon Cliff; 

from Canada. 
Roberts John, miner; Rapids City. 
Roseman Wm. laborer; Sec. 32; rep; from 

Ohio. 
Ross John, tenant ; Sec. 5 ; P.O. Carbon Cliff; 

dem ; from Ireland. 
Rotman Frederick, blacksmith; Hampton; 

dem ; trom Germany. 
Rowe A. J. druggist; Rapids City; rep; 

from Pennsylvania. 

ROWE GEORGE J. Postmaster; 
Rapids City ; born in Westmoreland Co., 
Penn., Sept. 14, 1817 ; left there in March, 
1853, then came liere; has one son, A. J., 
born May 15, 1851 ; has been married 
twice; first wife was Lavinia Palmer, born 
in the same place, Oct. 21, 1821 ; married 
March 12, 1840; she died July 27, 1872; 
married again Dec. 18, 1874, to Mrs. C. 
Simpson, of Cameron, Mo. ; is Justice of 
the Peace, Notary Public, and Elder of 
the Church of Christ, of Rapids City ; Rep. 

Rowney Wm. miner; Hampton. 

Rudy John, farmer; Sec. 35; P.O. Moline; 
dem ; Luth ; from Germany. 

Rule George, miner; Happy Hollow. 

Ryan M. miner ; Happy Hollow. 

SACKFIELD JOSEPH, miner; Happy 
Hollow. 
Sackfield Wm. miner ; Rapids City. 
Sanders J. W. teamster; Rapids City; dem 

from Ohio. 
Sanders John E. teamster; Rapids City 

dem ; born Illinois. 
Sanders Samuel, laborer; Rapids City; dem 

from Iowa. 
Sands And. miner; P.O. Moline; dem; Prot 

from Oliio. 
Savage John, miner; Rapids City. 
Scarlett Ed. miner; Rapids City. 
Scliaffcr Adam, miner; Happy Hollow. 
Schachter Lewis, miner ; Rapids City. 




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Scliacter Mrs. Mary ; Luth ; from Germany. 

Schave C. farmer; Sec. 14; P.O. Hampton; 
80 acres, value $4,000 ; dem ; Germany. 

Schave Fred, farmer; Sec. 14; P.O. Hamp- 
ton ; 40 acres, value $3,000 ; dem ; Ger. 

Schave John, farmer ; Sec. 14; P.O. Hamp- 
ton ; dem ; from Germany. 

Schave H. farmer, lives with liis fiither; Sec. 
14; dem ; from Germany. 

Schicter Peter, cooper ; Rapids City ; dem ; 

from Germany. 
Scott F. A. laborer; Hampton; rep; Sweden. 
Scott Robert, miner ; Rapids City. 
SchultzA. farmer; Sec. 35; P.O. Franklin 

Crossing. 
Seibert — , farmer; Sec. 13; P. O. Rapids 

City; 30 acres, $1,000; dem; Germany. 
Seiger August, miner ; Rapids City. 
Settles John, miner; P.O. Moline; dem. 
Shafier Lee, laborer ; Rapids City ; rep ; from 

Ohio. 
Shaffer Mrs. Nancy, Rapids City; Chris; 

from New York. 
Shannon Jas. farmer; Seel; P.O. Rapids 

City ; 40 acres, $3,000 ; dem ; from Ireland 
Shaw James; miner; Hampton; England. 
Shrank Christopher, miner ; Rapids City. 
Shrom Frederick, farmer ; Sec. 33 ; Carbon 

Gliti". 
Shurtleff Chas. H. laborer, lives with his 

father; Sec. 3: P.O. Rapids City; dem; 111. 

SHURTI.EFF H. S. Merchant and 
Farmer; Rapids City; born in the town 
of Farmiugton, Stratford Co., N.H., Feb. 
37, 1815 ; left there in the spring of 1835, 
and went to LaSalle Co. ; remained there 
one year, then went to Knox Co. and 
stayed until 1840, and then came to this 
Co., and is among the oldest settlers ; has 
five sous and three daughters ; lost three 
sons and one daughter; has 100 acres on 
Sec. 3, value $8,000; Dem; has been Jus- 
tice of the Peace for more than twenty 
3'ears, and Postmaster for a number of 
years, and held other town offices. 

Shurtleff Wm. Olivei-, laborer; Rapids City; 
dem ; born Illinois. 

Shuler Chas. miner; Rapids City. 

Sides George, miner ; Rapids City. 

Sides Wm. miner ; Rapids City. 

Sikes R. W. painting ; Hampton ; rep ; from 
New York. 

Silkie August, teamster ; Rapids City. 

Silkie Lewis, miner ; Rapids City. 

Silvis H. S. farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Carbon 

Cliff"; dem; from Penn. 
Silvis John, farmer: Sec. 33; P. O. Carbon 

Cliff; dem; from Penn. 
Silvis Thos. S. farmer; Sec. 39; P. O. Car- 

bon Cliff; dem; from Penn. 



Simmers John, miner; Rapids Citj'. 
Simon M. miner; Rapids City. 
Simpson Thomas, miner; Hampton. 

Sise John, farmer; Sec. 6; P. O. Moline; 
rep ; from Germany. 

Skinner L. farmer; Hampton; rep; born 111. 

Slaughter Chas. laborer; Rapids City. 

Slaughter Clarence, miner; Rapids City. 

Slurli Wm. farmer; Sec. 13; P. O. Hampton; 
130 acs, val. $6,000; rep; born Illinois. 

Smith F. M. farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Water- 
town ; rep ; from Penn. 

Smith Geo. miner; Happy Hollow. 

Smith Geo. laborer; Hami)ton; dem; Mich. 

Smith James, laborer; Hampton; rep; O. 

Smith Jas. miner; Rapids City. 

Smith Jas. A. laborer; Hampton; rep; 111. 

Smith John, miner; Rapids City. 

Smith John, miner; Happy Hollow. 

Smith John P. laborer; Hampton; rep; 
from Iowa. 

Smith Manuel, mason ; Hampton ; rep ; la. 

Smith Thomas, miner; Rapids City. 

Smith W. R. carpenter; P. O. Watertown; 
rep ; from Tenn. 

Snyder Felix, Sec. 3; carpenter; Rapids 
City; rep; born Illinois. 

Spargo Robt. miner ; Rapids City. 

Spargo S. miner; Rapids City. 

Spargo Saml. miner; Hampton. 

Sport Saml. miner ; Rapids City. 

Stadler Jacob, farmer ; Sec. 17 ; P. O. Hamp- 
ton ; 15 acs, val. $750; dem ; from Ger. 

Stalburg Mrs. G. farmer; Sec. 1; P. O. Rap- 
ids CUy; 40 acs, val. $3,000; Germany. 

Stanbach B. miner ; Happy Hollow. 

Steel G. W. laborer; Rapids City; dem; 111. 

Steohr Ed. miner; Sec. 7; P. O. Moline; 111. 

Stephens John, miner ; Happy Hollow. 

Sterman Geo. miner ; Rapids City. 

Sterman Thos. miner ; Rapids City. 

Stevens A. C. fiirmer; Sec. 5; P. O. Carbon 
Cliff; Maine. 

STEVEXS CHARIiES F. Farm- 
ing for his father on Sec. 4 ; P. O. Carbon 
Cliff; born in Crawford Co., Wis., June 
36, 1858; came to this Co. in 1863; son of 
Augustus C, who was born Aug. 9, 1833, 
who was the son of Thos. Stevens, of 
Maine; his mother was Matilda Sharp, 
who was born in 1837, in Adams Co., 111.; 
parents were married in 1856; has two 
sisters: Anna M., born July 14, 1863; and 
Emma A., Sept. 39, 1871. 

STEVENS FRANK H. Hampton; 

Waeon Maker; born in Steuben Co., N. 
Y., May 10, 1835 ; left there in 1866, and 
came to this place; has a family of three 
children, Chas,E., Ellen, and Clarence L. ; 



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wife was Emelinc E., daughter of Edward 
Lindsey; she was born in the same place; 
they were married March 26, 1859 ; Rep. 
Stevens Wm. retired ; Sec. 15 ; P. O. Hamp- 
ton ; dem ; from Ireland. 
Stevens Wm. W. tenant; Sec. 30; P. O. Wa- 

tertown ; dem ; from N. Y. 
Stinson Thos. laborer; Hampton ;' dem ; Ire. 
St. John John, miner; Rapids City. 
ST01>I>ARD A. R. Merchant; Hamp- 
ton ; born in Pembroke, Me., on the 22d 
of May, 1838; at the age of 21 he started 
in the hardware business for himself, and 
continued until 1867, then came West, 
and came to tliis Co. in December, 1868, 
and formed a partnership with Mr. S. 
Heagy, of this place, which has existed 
ever since, under the firm name of Heagy 
& Stoddard ; they are doing an extensive 
mercantile business, disposing of |60,000 
to $75,000 worth of goods per year ; they 
are doing also the most extensive coal 
business in the Co., Mr. S. being Supt. of 
the mines, while Mr. H. is attending the 
mercantile department; Mr. S. married 
Miss Eliza A. Hunter, daughter of David 
F. Hunter, of Strong, Me. ; she was born 
Sept. 5, 1837 ; married April 4, 1863 ; no 
family; Dem. 
Stotmeister And. farmer; Sec. 25; P. O. 

Franklin Crossing; dem; Germany. 
Stotmeister And., Jr. Sec. 25 ; dem ; Ger. 
Stone Wm. miner; Hampton. 
Strachan Peter, laborer; Hampton; rep; 

from Canada. 
Surman Wm. miner; Rapids City. 
Swanson John, farmer; P. O. Moline; rep; 

Meth ; from Sweden. 
Swisher J. E. bank boss ; Happy Hollow. 

TEMPLE JAMES, shoemaker; Rapids 
City; rep; from Penn. 

Tameron John, miner ; Hampton. 

Tassell Wm. miner; Rapids City. 

Teasdale John, miner; Rapids City. 

Tegensey John, miner ; Rapids City. 

Tenny S. H. farmer ; Sec. 31 ; dem ; N. H. 

Thomas Geo. miner ; Hampton. 

Thomas John, miner; Hampton. 

Thomas John E. miner; Hampton. 

THOMAS JOHX J. Hampton; Car- 
penter; born in Prussia, Germany, Oct. 
11, 1826; came to this Co. in March, 1854; 
Dem; Cath; has a family; one son, John 
T., born Feb. 27, 1857 ; his wife was Mary 
Hermes, who was born in the same place, 
in September, 1830; married April 11, 
1856; is Town Clerk, and has been for 
five years. 

Thomas M. farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Water- 
town; rep; from Tenn. 

Thomas N. P. farmer; Sec. 13; P. O. Rap- 
ids City ; 40 acs, val. $2,000 ; rep ; Mass. 



Thomas Jos. H. clerk ; Hampton ; rep ; 111 
Thomas Richard, miner ; Rapids City. 
Thompkins David, miner; Happy Hollow. 
Thompkins John, miner; Happy Hollow. 
Thompkins Wm. miner; Happy Hollow. 
Thompson D. W. weigh-master ; Rapids 

City. ■ 
Thompson Richard, blacksmith; Rapids 

City. 
Thornton John E. jeweler; Rapids City; 

rep; from Germany. 
Thorp Chas. A. retired; Carbon CliflF; N. Y. 
Trainer John, miner; Hampton. 
Trounce Thomas, miner ; Happy Hollow. 

TITBBJS P. X. P. O. Rapids City; Sec. 
1 ; Farmer ; born in Sussex Co., Delaware, 
March 10, 1816 ; came to this Co. in 1853 ; 
Dem; owns 40 acs, val. $2,000; has three 
children, Clarissa, Rosa, and Charles ; his 
wife was Hester A. Turner, who was born 
in the same place, July 27, 1820; married 
March 28, 1839. 

T^VINING H. C. Hampton; Farmer; 
born in Hampton Township, this Co., 
Aug. 13, 1842; not married; he served 
eighteen months in the late war, in Co. I, 
28th 111. Inf. ; he and his mother have 70 
acres within the corporation, valued at 
$7,000 ; Rep. 

UNDERWOOD DR. M. B. physician; 
Hampton ; dem ; from Indiana. 

VANDEWATER JOHN, shoemaker; 
Rapids City ; dem ; from N. Y. 
Vederstrom John P. blacksmith; Rapids 

City; dem; from Sweden. 
Veincent Dr. Geo. phj^sician and surgeon; 

rep ; from Vermont. 
Vipond Isaac, miner; Hampton. 
Vogel Jacob, farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. Rapids 
City; dem; born Illinois. 

VOCJEI. JAMES J. Hampton; Pro- 
prietor of the City Saloon; born in Rock 
Island Co., Feb. 27, 1848; has a family 
three children : Rebecca M., born March 
5, 1872; John A., Nov. 23, 1874; Matilda, 
Oct. 5, 1876 ; wife was Elizabeth, daugh- 
ter of Peter Mohr ; she was born in Ger- 
many, July 8, 1851; they were married 
Nov. 5, 1871 ; Dem. 

VOCJEL JOHX A. Rapids City; Re- 
tired; was born in Germany, April 22, 
1822; left there and came to the United 
States and to Warren Co., Penn., in 1836; 
remained there three years, then came to 
this Co., in 1839, and" is among the oldest 
settlers; has five children living; lost one; 
wife was Margaret Cherchel, who was 
born in Prussia, Germany, July 4, 1818; 
married Oct. 8, 1844; is "township Trus- 
tee and Commissioner of Highways; 
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VogclJohn C. tarmer; Sec. 3; P. O. Rapids 

City ; clem ; born Illinois. 
Voijler Geo. farmer; Sec. 1; P. O. Rapids 

City; dem; 39 acs, val. $1,950; Germany. 

WAINWRIGHT GEO. farmer; lives 
with father; Sec. 12; P. O. Rap. City. 

Wadsford E. miner; Happy'Hollow. 

Wainwrisyht Isaac, farmer; Sec. 12; P. O. 
Rapids'City; dem; 190 acs, val. $7,600. 

\VAII«\%"KIGHT S. D. Farmer and 
Stock Raiser; Sec. 12; P. O. Rapids City; 
born in Indiana Co. Penn., Dec. 7, 1833; 
left there and came to this Co. and landed 
at Hampton in 1851 ; is among the old 
settlers ; have foui* children, Ida B., Ira F., 
George E. and Frank M. ; wife was Clarin- 
da B. Smith, born in Scott Co., Iowa, July 
6, 1844; married March 30, 1865; has 153 
acres, value $7,650; Dem. 

Walton Jas. miner ; Hampton. 

Ward C. H. painter; Hampton; rep; 111. 

Ward Jas. miner ; Rapids City. 

Ward Jas. laborer ; Rapids City. 

Ward Milton, carpenter; Hampton; rep; Pa. 

Warren Chester, farmer, rents of Wm. Cook ; 
Sec. 16; P. O. Hampton; rep; N. Y. 

Warren H. S. farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Water- 
town ; rep ; Bapt ; from Vermont. 

Warren Jacob, farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Water- 
town ; dem. 

Watson Albert, laborer ; Happy Hollow. 

Watson Dan'l, miner; Rapids City. 

Watson Jas. miner ; Rapids City. 

Watson Wm. miner; Rapids City. 

^VEATHERHEAD IRA, Farmer; 
Sec. 27 ; P. O. Carbon Cliti'; born in Guil- 
. ford, Vt., July 27, 1809 ; came to this Co. 
X July 1, 1839; Dem; owns 1014 acres of 
land; son of Abel and Ruth Davis, his 
wife; first wife was Mary P. Gallop; she 
died 1843 ; present wife was the widow of 
Albert Mills, of this town; married Oct. 
20, 1849 ; have four children living, Drury 
A., Ellen O. (wife of Alphonso Gates), 
Cate L. (wife of Leander Gates),and Orra E. 

Weaver C. laborer ; Rapids City. 

Weaver Geo. miner ; Rapids City. 

Weaver Hugh, miner; Rapids City. 

Weaver Sam'l miner; Rapids City. 

Webb D. J. station agent ; Rapids City ; dem ; 
from Wisconsin. 

^VEBSTER WM. B. Shoemaker; 
Hampton ; born in Bristol, Me., April 16, 
1809 ; came to this Co. in Nov., 1843, and 
is among the oldest settlers; no family; 
wife was Miss Eliza Jane Palmer, born in 
Maine; married Oct., 1843; is and has 
been Supervisor six terms, and held other 
town offices; Dem. 

Weimar Jacob, shoemaker; Hampton; dem; 
from New Jersey. 

Weir A. H. miner ; Rapids City. 



Weigand David, retired; Hampton; rep; 

from Germany. 
Welsh Jas. miner; Rapids City. 
Welsh John, miner; Rapids City. 
Welsh Peter, miner; Happy Hollow. 
Welsh Wm. miner; Rapids City. 

WEJLLS ALBERT, Justice of the 
Peace ; Hampton ; was born in Hampton 
tp.,Rock Island Co., May 20, 1838; Dem; 
have three children, Henry C, born Oct. 
1, 1866; Sarah C, April 7, 1873; Henrietta, 
April 19, 1875; wife was Miss Louise M. 
Allen, born in Whitehall, N. Y., Feb. 2, 
1837; they were married Nov. 8. 1865; 
was Town Clerk and is Corporation Clerk. 

Wells A. S. farmer, lives with father ; Sec. 
17 ; P. O. Hampton ; rep ; born Illinois. 

Wells Edward, laborer; Hampton; dem; 111. 

Wells Geo. R. laborer; Hampton; dem; 111. 

WEEI>J!i G. R. Retired; Hampton; . . 
born in Wayne Co., Ill.,\I).ec. 11, 1827; -W . 
came to this Co. in 1832'i\vith l^is jiarents ; '^ ' 
Dem; owns 260 acres Itmd, vallie $40,000; 
has five children, Edw;ai-d, Stephen, Eunice 
H., Sophia A. and Hfraiii; wife was Miss V ^ 
Hannah W. BuMum, born in Buffalo ^ oi 
Prairie tp., tM^ Co.,. June 7, 1849 ; mar- '^^ ^ 
ried Feb. 2(),'.i873- 'Mr. W. is one of the ^ 
oldest setjtlei-s ; y^fhs CoUector three years N ^ 
and held other town offices. 

Wells J. L. farmer, lives with father; Sec. 16 ; 
P. O. Hampton ; rep ; born Illinois. 

Wells Henr}^ farmer, rents of L. Wells; Sec. » 

9; P. O. Hampton; dem; born Illinois. 

Wells John, farmer; Sec. 17; P. O. Hamp- 
ton; rep; 336 acs, val. $16,800; from Vt. 

Wendell J. H. tenant; Sec. 32; P. O. Carbon 
Clift'; dem ; from New Hampshire. 

WElfK JOHIV, Farmer and Stock 
Raiser; Sec. 2; P. O.Hampton; born in Ol- 
denburg, Germany, Dec. 14, 1820 ; left there 
and came to the U. S. and to this Co in 
1852; is among the oldest settlers; has 
five children, Hannah, Lizzie, Frederick, 
John and Henry; wife was Helena Olt- 
mauns, born in the same place, Aug. 30, 
1829; married March 19, 1852; has 170 
acres, value $8,500; Dem; Luth. 

Wheeler Lewis, laborer; Carbon Clifi". 

WHITBE< K A:NDRE\V, Farm 
er; Sec. 32; P. O. Carbon Cliff; born in 
Montgomery Co., N. Y., Feb. 28, 1807; 
came to this Co. 1865 ; owns 84 acres land, 
value $4,000 ; son of Robert, who died in 
1844; volunteered in Co. A, Col. Kincaid's 
Graybeard Regt., at Muscatine, la. ; first 
wife was Mary Ann Parker; married Oct., 
1832 ; she died Sept. 25, 1844, leaving six 
children, three sons and three daughters; 
present wife was Mahala Saulsbury ; mar- 
ried April 4, 1846; have four children by 
this marriage, three sons and one daugh- 
ter. 

White Wm. miner; Hampton. 



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Wliithead David, miner ; Kapids City. 
Whitliead David R. miner; Rapids City. 
Wliithead Jolin, miner ; Rapids City. 
Wliithead Jos. miner; Rapids City. 
Whitman H. B. weigh boss ; Happy Hollow. 
Wickert John, miner ; Happy Hollow. 
Wilcher Ezra, engineer ; Hampton ; rep ; 

born Illinois. 
Wiley Chas, laborer; Hampton; rep; Vt. 
Wilsey Erval, miner; Happy Hollow. 
Wilkin August, lives with father; Sec. 17; 

P. O. Hampton; dem ; from Germany. 
Wilkin Chas. farmer, lives with father; Sec. 

17; P. O. Hampton; dem; Germany. 
Wilkin Karl, farmer; Sec. 17; P. O. Hamp- 
ton ; dem ; 79 acs, val. $2,275 ; Germany. 
Willard Andrew J. farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. 

Rapids City ; rep ; 37i^ acs, val. |1,875. 
Willard A. J. farmer ; Hampton ; rep ; born 

Illinois. 
Willard Gotfried, farmer; Sec. 13; P. O. 

Rapids City ; dem ; 40 acs, val. $2,000 ; Ger. 
Willey Eph. carpenter ; Hampton ; rep ; born 

Illinois. 
Willey Sidney, carpenter; Hampton; rep; 

from Maryland. 
Williams Ed. police; Rapids City; dem; 

from Pennsylvania. 
Williams John, laborer; Hampton; dem; 

from England. 

WII^IvlAMS MRS. I.AMBEBT, 

Retired; Sec. 5; P. O. Carbon Cliff; born 
in Md., Jan. 10, 182(5 ; came to this Co. in 
1850 ; Meth ; Mr. Williams was born April 
22, 1805; married Dec, 1842; died Jan. 22, 
1868, leaving seven children, John E. R., 
Laura A., wife of John Settles ; Gordon 
P., Martha E. A., wife of Henry Thomas ; 
William I., Cyrus L., and Rosa L. 

Williams W. P. miner; Rapids City. 
Williamson Jacob, miner; Hampton. 



Williamson' John, miner; Rapids City. 

Williamson Wm. miner; Rapids City. 

Willis I. laborer; Sec. 32; P. O. Carbon Cliff, 
from Ohio. 

Wilsey Dan. carpenter ; Rapids City ; dem ; 
from New York. 

Wilsey D. F. carpenter; Rapids City; dem; 
from Michigan. 

Wilthamuth Chris, farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. 
Rapids City ; rep ; 40 acs, val. $2,000 ; Ger. 

Wiltamuth Geo. farmer; Sec. 14; Hamp- 
ton; rep; 136 acs, val. $6,800; Germany. 

Wilthamuth N. fiirmer; Sec;. 10; P. O. Rap- 
ids City; rep; 120 acs, val. $6,000; Ger. 

Wiltamuth Nicholas, farmer, rents of his 
father; Sec. 14; P. O. Hampton; rep; Ger. 

Winans Jas. clerk; P. O. Hampton; dem; 
from New York. 

Windrow F. laborer; Hampton; dem; from 
Germany. 

Windrow Wm. laborer; Hampton; dem; 
from Germany. 

Witherspoom Wm. miner ; Hampton. 

Wood Wm. miner; Hampton. 

Woodbury Daniel, tenant; Sec. 33; P. O. 
Carbon Cliff; rep ; from New York. 

Woodring Jacob, miner ; Rapids City. 

Woodsworth Wm. laborer ; Rapids City. 

Worthiugton E. miner; Rapids City. 

Wright A. J. laborer; Hampton; dem; from 
Indiana. 

Wursching Michael, farmer; Sec. 33; dem; 
from Germany. 

YOST AUGUST, farmer; Hampton; rep; 
from Germany. 
Young Charles, carpenter; Hampton; Ind; 
from Germany. 

ZEGLER WM. farmer; Sec. 1; P. O. 
Rapids City; dem; 261/^ acs, val. $1,300. 
jZeigler John, miner; Rapids City. 



HAMPTON BUSINESS DIRECTORY. 



JBaker Leo^iard F., Post Master. 
Heck Fredrick f Saloon, 
Hlack Francis, Dealer in Dry 
Goods, Groceries, etc., etc. 

Edelman Wm,, Prop, of Hamp- 
ton Livery Stable. 

Mampton Coal Mining Co., 

A. R. Stoddard, Supt.; S. Heagy, 
Agent. 



Hear/y i& Stoddard, Dealers in 
Dry Goods, Groceries, etc., etc. 

Stevens Frank H., Wagon 
Maker. 

Thomas John J,, Carpenter. 
Vof/el Ja/tnes J., Prop, of the 

City Saloon. 
Webster Wm, B,, Shoe Maker. 
Wells Albert f Justice of the Peace. 



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RAPIDS CITY BUSINESS DIRECTORY. 



Adams A. B. E., Prop, of the 
Rapids City Flouring- Mill. 

Gilchrist Huf/h M. & Co., Coal 
Operators, Rapids City. 



3Iitchel7 It. M.^ Dealer in Dry 

Goods, Groceries, etc., etc. 
Roive Geo, »/,, Post Master. 
Hhurtleff H. S.^ Dealer in Dry 

Goods, Groceries, etc., etc. 



EDGINGTON TOWNSHIP. 



A 



SHBAUGH A. druggist; P. O. Rey- 
nolds, III. ; rep ; Meth. 

ASqiTITH JOSEPH, Farmer; Sec. 
27; P. O. Reynolds; born in Yorkshire, 
Eng., Nov. 4, 1819; came to this Co. in 
1842; Dem; Meth; owns 247 acres of 
laud, worth $17,390; has been Road Com- 
missioner 12 years; School Director; is 
Steward and Ti'ustee of his Church; on 
Dec. 24, 1859, married Miss Sarah A. 
Webster, of Edgiugton ; has three sons, 
Jolm E., Albert J., and Ai'thur L., living; 
and tliree daughters, Sarah J., Anna M., 
and Elizabeth E. 

BAKER C. farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Edg- 
ington; dem; Ind. 

Baker S. farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Edgington; 
dem ; from New York. 

Baker Wm. farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Edging- 
ton ; dem ; from New York. 

Ball S. P. farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. Taylor 
Ridge ; dem ; from Penn. 

Barkman D. farmer; Sec. 17; P.O. Edging- 
ton; dem; from Penn. 

Barmington F. farmer; Sec. 17; P. O. Edg- 
ington ; dem ; born Illinois. 

Bateman E. farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Taylor' 
Ridge; rep; Bapt. 

Bateman F. P. farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Tay- 
lor Ridge ; rep ; Bapt ; born Illinois. 

Blakely J. farmer; Sec. 25; rep; Illinois. 

Blakeley N. farmer; Sec. 25; rep; Illinois. 

Boltinghouse J. farmer; P. O. Edgington; 
dem ; from Ohio. 

Boltinghouse L. C. farmer; P. O. Edging- 
ton; dem; Ind. 

Bopes D. farmer; Sec. 6; P. O. Edgington; 
rep; Bapt; from Penn. 

Bowes J. farmer; Sec. 23; rep; Ireland. 

Brown J. W. farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Edg- 
ington ; dem ; born Illinois. 

BROAVX JOHN. J. Farmer; Sec. 16; 
P. O. Edgiugton; was born in Crawford 
Co., Ind., on "March 1, 1821; Dem; Bapt; 
owns 70 acres of land valued at $4,(t00; 
in the spring of 1832 he moved to Hen- 



dersonville, Knox Co., and was compelled 
to move into the fort then for protection 
against the Indians for awhile; he lived at 
this phice until 1846; on May 12, 1842, 
married Miss Jane Boltinghouse, of that 
place, formerly from Washington Co., 
Ind.. her native Co. ; he came to Edging- 
ton in the spring of 1846, to where he 
now resides in 1849; has one son, John 
W., and four daughteis, Mary E., Rebecca 
A., Eliza J., and Sarah E. ; has been Con- 
stable 12 years; iie and his wife were edu- 
cated in the Public Schools. 

Browning M. carpenter; P. O. Edgington; 
rep ; from Penn. 

Brubaker J. farmer ; Sec. 9 ; P. O. Edging- 
ton; dem; from Penn. 

Brumer A. farmer; Sec. 34; P.O. Hamlet; 
rep; Presb; Ind. 

Brumer W. B. farmer; Sec. 9; P. O. Edg- 
ington; rep; Meth; from Penn. 

Buckley F. farmer; P. O. Edgington; dem; 
from Germany. 

Byers J. M. farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Hamlet; 
dem ; from Georgia. 

Byers R. M. farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Hamlet; 
dem ; from Georgia. 

CARMICHAEL C. farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. 
Hamlet; rep; Bapt; from Ohio. 
Carothers S. farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. Taylor 
Ridge; dem; from Ohio. 

CARPEXTERHEXRY B. Farmer 
and Stock Feeder; Sec. 19; P. O. Edging- 
ton ; born in Lycoming Co., Pa. ; on April 
17, )851; Rep; he and Charles Tittering- 
ton own 513 acres of land valued at $25,- 
650; at an early age, in 1854, he came 
with his parents to where he now resides ; 
he was educated in our Public Schools. 

Carpenter J. farmer; P. O. Edgington ; rep; 
from Penn. 

CAVETTELI €. Carpenter; Edging- 
ton ; was born in Westmoreland Co., Pa., on 
Sept. 18, 1832 ; Dem ; Bapt ; owns 60 acres of 
land valued at $3,600, and a dwelling 
house and one-half acre in the village 
valued at $900; lie was brought up and 
educated in his native Co., where he 



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BIOGRAPHICAL DlEECTORY OE* 



learned the carpenters' and joiners' trade, 
which he has followed for about 28 years ; 
came to Edgington in Oct., 1854, returned 
to Pa., and on Jan. 1, 1856, married Miss 
Eliza Osborn, of Westmoreland Co., Pa., 
in which Co. she was born, brought up, 
and educated ; he again came to Edging- 
ton, in Feb. of that year; has three chil- 
dren, Priscilla J., Robert W., and Harry 
D. ; he has been School Director 8 years; 
is and has been Road Commissioner 12 
years, and is now Clerk and Treasurer of 
the Board, is also Town Clerk and School 
Trustee; was elected J. P., and was also 
Trustee of the Autioch Bapt. Church. 

CJL.APP J0H:N, Farmer; Sec. 1; P. O. 
Andalusia; was born in Darke Co., Ohio, 
on Oct. 8, 1822; came to this Co. in 1854; 
Rep ; he owns 160 acres of land valued at 
19,000; on Oct. 28, 1847, married Miss 
Elizabeth Weaver, of his native Co.; he 
has two sons, John C, Addison A., and 
three daughters, Sadie J., Mary E., and 
Lila M. 

€I.ARK JOHN €. Blacksmith and 
Wagon Maker; Reynolds; born in Berrian 
Co., Mich., on May 20, 1850 ■, Dem; owns 
one wagon shop, a blacksmith shop, and 
a dwelling house, valued at $1,000; he 
came to this Tp. with his parents in Oct., 
1850, where he was brought up and edu- 
cated ; on Oct. 2, 1870, married Miss Effie 
Hasbrook, of Pre-emption, Mercer Co., 
where she was born ; she was educated in 
the Public Schools, and went to Texas in 
1860 ; returned in 1866 ; he has two sons, 
Ray and Thomas. 

CL.ARKWai. J. fr. Farmer; Sec. 29; 
P. O. Hamlet; was born in Penn. on Sept. 
28, 1844; Rep; Presb; owns 80 acres of 
land valued at $4,000; he came with his 
parents to New Boston, 111., in 1853; to 
Edgington in 1867 ; and to where he now 
resides^^iu 1876; on Feb. 17, 1869, married 
Miss Martha Schriver, of Edgington ; .she 
was born in Blairsville, Ind. Co., Pa.; 
they have two sons, Fred R., born Feb. 
24, 1870, and Philip N., Aug. 1, 1872; he 
is School Director. 

CI.EI.A5kI> REV. SAMUEIi, de- 
ceased ; was born in Parish of Smithfield, 
Co. Down, Ireland, Aug. 16, 1798, of Scotch 
descent; he graduated at Glasgow Uni- 
versity, Scotland; studied Theology at 
Belfast College, Ireland, under the Rev. 
Dr. Harma; came to tlie United States in 
the year 1826; was ordained as Minister 
in the Presbyterian Church, June 26, 
1828, in Ohio; after having had charge of 
the Presbyterian Church in Wayne Co., 
Ohio, six years, resigned and moved to 
Sidney, taking the pastorate of the Pres- 
byterian Cliurch in that ]ilacc, remaining 
there till the death of his wife, whose 
maiden name was Eliza Ilardman, to 
whom he was married Jmie 5, 1829, from 
Belfast, Ireland ; she died Sept. 22, 1839, 



leaving four children, David J., born July, 
10, 1831, who married Margarite Betty; 
John H., Nov. 10, 1832, married Cassie 
Ediugton; Jane C, Oct, 10, 1884; Susan 
M., May 3, 1837; he subsequentlj- married 
the widow of Nathan Gest; she was Ellen 
]?. Castner, of N. J. ; he had five children 
by this marriage, Samuel D., born Jan. 
29, 1842, who married S. C. Fisher; Chas., 
Sept 1, 1845, married Mary Edington; 
Eliza, born March 11, 1849;" Ellen, July 
17, 1851, she married Dr. G. G. Craig; 
and Mary C, April 5, 1854; from Sidney 
he moved to Reding, Ohio, and having a 
strong desire to see the West, resigned his 
pastorate after three years' labor, very 
much against the wishes of his Church 
and friends; settled in Davenport, Iowa, 
and took charge of the Presbyterian 
Church ; remained one year, and then re- 
crossed the Mississippi and assumed the 
care and charge of tlie church on Rock 
Lsland; remained there till 1848; then 
purchased a farm in the Tp. of Edging- 
ton, this Co.; moved to the same and 
became pastor of the Presbyterian Church 
in that town ; remained there until he 
retired from active labors as a Minister of 
the Gospel, but continuing to preach occa- 
sionally to needy congregations, until 
death removed him from all earthly 
labors, which occurred March 22, 1865. 

Conkling Cyrus, farmer; Sec. 1; P. O. 
Andalusia; dem; from ISTew York. 

Cral)s Wm. D. farmer ; Sec. 85 ; dem ; Ohio. 

CRAKDAXI. A. S. merchant; Rey- 
nolds ; was born on Oct. 2, 1846, in Swit- 
zerland Co., Ind.; at the age of seven 
years he came to this Tp. with his parents, 
where he was brought up and educated in 
the Public Schools, and subsequently took 
a commercial course in Bryant & Strat- 
ton Commercial College, Iowa; at the 
age of eighteen years commenced clerk- 
ing for H. P. Beattie, of Milan, and con- 
tinued in the occupation five years; then 
went into business for himself, at Swedoua, 
Mercer Co , where he remained until Sept., 
1876; came to Reynolds, where he owns a 
store and is doing business ; having erected 
the first building in the place. 

CRA%VF«RD, \VII.I.IAM F. 

Farmer and Stock Feeder; Sec. 10; P. O. 
Edgington; was born in Clark Co., Ind., 
on July 17, 1835; Rep; Meth; he owns 
320 acres of land valued at $25,000; came 
to this Co. with his parents, in 1840; re- 
sided here about one year; returned in 
1841 to Ind., at the age of eighteen years; 
came to this Co.; engaged in farming; on 
Oct. 30, 1856, married Miss Mary E. 
Pierce, of Edgington ; he has five sons 
and one daughter; in August, 1861, en- 
listed in Co.' A, 9th I. V.' C. ; was Sar- 
geant of his Co., and with Gens. Grearison 
and Hatch during their raids in Tenu. 
and Miss.; also with Gen. A. J. Smith at 



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the battle of Tupelo ; served his countiy 
three yeai's and one month; was then 
hononiblj^ discharged ; has been ISabbath 
School Superintendent and is Church 
Trustee. 
Criswell W. H. H. farmer; Sec. 3; P. O. 
Andalusia; rep; Bapt; Ind. 

CROPPER (SEORGE E. Farmer; 
Sec. 12; P. O. Taylor Rid<>e; was born in 
Bowling' Tp., this Co., on Nov. 12, 184G; 
Rep ; Meth ; owns 120 acres of land val- 
ued at $7,000 ; was brought up here and 
educated in the Public Schools of this 
Co.; on Dec. 30, 1868, he married Miss 
Julia Zahn, of Black Hawk Tp. ; she was 
born in the City of RocJv Island, where 
she lived about i() years, and received her 
education ; he has two sons, Cliarles E., 
born Oct. 19, 1871, andjArtha, March 15, 
1876. 

Cunningham D. section boss; P. O.Taylor 
Ridge ; from Ireland. 

DAVIS F. former; Sec. 17; P. O. Edging- 
ton; rep; Bapt; from Pennsylvania. 
Davis Frank, farmer; Sec. 17; P. O. Edging- 
ton ; rep ; from West Virginia. 

Davis H. farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Edgington; 

dem ; from New Jersey. 
DAVIS J. M. Farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. 

Edgington; born in Buftalo Prairie tp., 
on March 2, 1850; Dem; owns 206 acres 
of land, valued at |13,000; he was brought 
up and educated in his native town ; 
moved on the farm where he now resides, 
in October, 1875 ; on April 15, 1871, mar- 
l^jpd Miss Martha A. Spickler, of Edging- 
ton, formerly of Lancaster, Pa. ; at an early 
age she moved from her native city to this 
tp., where she received her education ; he 
has one son, Delos I., born Aug. 29, 1873. 

Davis Mahala, farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Edg- 
ington. 

Diflterding J. harness-maker; Edgington; 
dem; Cath; from Germany. 

DIIXLAP CHAS. E. Farmer; Sec. 
5; P. O. Edgington; was born in Steuben- 
ville, Jefferson Co., O., March 9, 1825 ; his 
father was a cabinetmaker ; at the age of 
ten years, came with his parents to this 
Co., who located on the farm where he mow 
resides, in 1835; on Aug. 11, 1862, enlisted 
in Co. B, 126th I. V. I. ; was Sergeant of 
the Co., over one-third of whom were lost 
in the service ; served his country nearly 
three years, and at the close of the war 
was honorably discharged ; married Miss 
Mary Titteriogton, of Edgington, Oct. 14, 
1847, who was born in Ross Co., Ohio, 
and at an early age moved here with her 
parents; in religion she is Presb; they liad 
three sons, Moses and Charles living, and 
Napoleon B., deceased, Aug. 11, 1852, and 
two daughters, Mary A., living, and Jane 
J. Thomas, of Iowa, deceased Jan. 20, 
1877 ; has 240 acres, worth $12,000. 



Dunlap J. farmer; Sec. 9; P. O. Edgington; 
rep ; born Illinois. 

DrTTO:^ TIMOTHA% Retired 
Farmer; Edgington; was born in North- 
tield, Franklin "Co., Mass., on March 23, 
1805, where he was brought up and edu- 
cated in the public schools and the Deer- 
tield Academy ; on Dec. 9, 1827, he married 
Adeline Maynard, of Leominster, Worces- 
ter Co., Mass., who died Dec. 23, 1832; he 
has two daughters, Lucy, who married 
Samuel Woodruff", of Hartford, Conn., 
where they now reside, and Adeline, who 
married Elisha Alexander; she taught 
school severel years here and in Rock 
Island; Mr. Dutton came tt) this Co. June 
9, 1838, and located on a farm in this vicin- 
ity; he has lived here ever since; was 
elected Justice of the Peace in 1839, and 
has held the office 37 years; has been 
Town Clerk 15 years, and School Treasurer 
29 years. 

EBERHART CHARLES, P. O. Edging- 
ton. 

ECKERSO^f GEO. Farmer; Sec. 3; 
P. O. Andalusia; was born in Muscatine, 
Iowa, Aug. 14, 1851 ; came to this Co. in 
1861 ; Dem ; Meth ; he is tlie grandson of 
Henry Eberhart, who was one of the early 
settlers in this township ; also a soldier in 
the war for the Union. 

EDCJI^GTOX DAXIEI., Farmer; 
Sec. 6; P. O. Edgington; was born in Jef- 
ferson Co., Ohio, March 1, 1807; Dem; 
Presb ; he went to Brownsville, Pa., in 
1823, learned the gunsmith's trade; re- 
turned in 1826 to Steubenville, Ohio, be- 
came proprietor of a shop, and worked at 
his trade until 1835, when he came to this 
Co. and entered the land where he now 
resides, and moved his family here the 
following spring; on Feb. 9, 1832, he mar- 
ried Miss Marj^ H. Dunlap, of Steuben- 
ville, O.; his wife having been removed by 
death, he subsequently married Amanda 
Castner, on March 26, 1874; he had six 
daughters and four sons, all of whom are 
living except one daughter; he was elect- 
ed Justice of the Peace in 1836; has been 
Supervisor of his town ; having disposed 
of 960 acres of land, he has now left 270 
acres, valued at $15,000. 

EDGi:SfOTON JAS. Farmer; Sec. 
32; P. O. Edgington; born in Buffalo 
Prairie, this Co., March 20, 1835; Dem; 
owns 200 acres of land, valued at $12,000; 
has been School Director 15 j'ears ; edu- 
cated here and at the schools in Geneva, 
Henry Co.; has always been a farmer; 
on April 4, 1861, married Miss Lucy A. 
Schriver, of Coe tp., formerly of Pennsyl- 
vania; he has two sons, Wm. II. and Louis 
N. ; he was the tirst white child l)orn in 
the Edgington settlement, and the second 
in the Co. 

Elliott S. O. farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Edging 
ton; dem; from New York. 



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Elliott W. W. farmer; Sec. 29; Edgington; 
dein. 

FALB H. G. farmer; Sec. 1; P. O. Taylor 
Kidge; rep; from Switzerland. 
Fisher Wm. mail contractor; P. O. Edging- 

toa ; rep ; Presb ; from Connecticut. 
Flacherty J. Sec. 30; P. O. Edgington; deni; 

Cath ; from Ireland. 
Flacherty Jno. Sec. 31; P. O. Hamlet; dem; 

Cath ; from New York. 
Flowers H. W. merchant; P. O. Taylor 

Ridge; rep. 

FOUXTAINE DAVID, Black 
smith; Edgington; was horn in Middle- 
town, Middlesex Co., Conn., on July 9, 
1826 ; came to this Co. in 1863 ; Dem ; owns 
30 acres of land, valued at $3,000; he has 
worked at his trade 34 years ; on Jan. 18, 
1859, married Miss Adelia Hopkins, of 
Bacine, O.; he has one son, Benjamin F., 
born Feb. 29, 1860. 



ARNETT WILLIAM, former; P. O. 
Edo;ingtou. 



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OAUNT JOH^^ H. Farmer and Stock 
Breeder; Sec. 21; P. O. Edgington; was 
born inEnsiland on Sept. 2, 1828; came to 
this Co. in 1851 ; Dem ; Meth ; owns 240 
acres of land, valued at $12,000; he has 
been Road Commissioner, Sabbath School 
Superintendent seven years, and Vice 
Pres. of the County Sabbath School Asso- 
ciation; on Dec. 20, 1851, married Miss 
Mary Brooks, of this Co., formerly of Eng- 
land ; he has three sons and two daughters. 

Garnett Wm. farmer; P. O. Edgington. 

GOOD SAIirEIi, Farmer and Well 
Sinker; Sec. 3; P. O. Andalusia; was born 
in Warwickshire, England, Feb. 1. 1824; 
came to Andalusia in July, 1864; Dem; 
Bapt; he owns 170 acres of land, valued at 
$6,000 ; has been Sabbath School Super- 
intendent and Commissioner of High- 
ways ; in 1872 moved to where he now re- 
sides; on Aug. 23, 1846, married Miss 
Frances Hiorns, of his native place; he 
has five sons, John, Daniel, David W., 
Alfred and Samuel, and two daughters, 
Hannah and Sarah E. 

Gaunt Joshua F. P. O. Edgington ; dem ; 
born Illinois. 

HAZLITT J. H. farmer ; P. O. Edgington ; 
dem ;from New Jersey. 

HARKIS J. Ti. Farmer; Sec. 9; P. O. 
Edgington ; was born in St. Joseph Co., 
Ind. Sept. 17, 1837 ; Rep ; owns 280 acres 
of laud, valued at $14,000; at an early age 
moved witli his parents to this Co; they 
went to St. Josepli, Mo., in 1837, returned 
to Indiana in 1839, and about 1842 came 
to this Co., and to the farm where he is 
now located, in 1857; on Sept. 11, 1862, 
he married Miss Ann Elizabeth McGrew, 
of Edgington, formerly of Ohio ; he has 



two sons, George T. and Earnest L. ; he 
went to Jasper Co., Iowa, in 1865, im- 
proved a farm, and returned in 1873 to his 
present home. 

HEL,PE]\^STEI.I. EMIE, Harness 
Maker ; Reynolds ; he was born in Coelu, 
Germany, on March 20, 1853 ; came to 
Rock Island, this Co., in 1873; Dem; 
Luth ; owns one lot and harness shop val- 
ved at $600; came to his present place of 
business on Feb 15; on July 30, 1876, 
married Miss Magdalene Smith, of Rock 
Island, whose father lost his life in the 
Union Ai'my ; Mr. Helpenstell was brought 
up and educated in Germany, and worked 
at his trade there seven years. 

Moore Ilibbard, farmer; Sec. 13; rep; born 
in this Co. 

Holmes D. J. farmer; Sec. 3; P. O.Andalu- 
sia ; rep ; Meth ; from Ohio. 

Holmerer Gast, wagon maker ; Edgington ; 
rep ; Cath ; from Germany. 

HOXEACIITT STAREIXG, Re 

tired Farmer; Reynolds; was born in 
Claybourn Co., E. Tenn., July 6, 1834, 
where he was brought up and educated; 
at the age of eighteen moved with his 
parents to Monroe Co., Ind. ; in 1852, to 
California, engaged in Mining and Mer- 
cantile business ; returned in Dec, 1855 ; 
on July 17, 1856, married Miss Nancy 
Huntington, of Monroe Co., Ind., her 
native place ; came to Edgington Tp. Oct., 
1856; engaged in Farmino-; moved to 
Perryton Tp. in 1861 ; sold his farm of 
320 acres, and in April, 1877, came to Rey- 
nolds ; rep ; Meth ; has been efficient in 
church matters. Sabbath School Sui^otin- 
tendent; also Steward and Class Leader 
for about seventeen years; owns a house 
and four acres in the village, worth $3,500; 
also a store and one lot valued at $1,600. 

Hubbard J. farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Edging- 
ton ; rep ; from Ohio. 

Hubbard Jas. fixrmer ; Sec. 32; P. O. Hamlet; 
rep: Presb ^ from Ohio. 

HUBBARD JOHX, Farmer; Sec. 17; 
P. O. Edgington; was born in Grandview, 
Washington" Co., Ohio, on March 1, 1820; 
Rep; I owns 113 acres of land valued at 
$8,000; was brought up and educated in 
his native Co. ; has always followed Farm- 
mg; on Nov. 23, 1841, married Miss 
Michal Talbott, of Brook Co., Va., where 
she was brought up and educated; they 
came to Edgington in Oct., 1854, and have 
a family of eight sons. 

Hubbard R. T. farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Edg- 
ington; rep; from Ohio. 

Hubbard W. A. P. O. Taylor Ridge ; rep. 

JENNINGS WM. farmer; Sec. 36; P. O. 

»J Reynolds; rep; from Pen n. 

JOHKSO^^ STORER, Farmer; Sec. 
21 ; P. O. Edgington ; was born in Swit- 
zerland Co., Ind., on May 12, 1827 ; came 



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to tliis Co. in 1848; Dem; he owns 170 
acres of land valued at $10,200; has been 
Collector two, and Road C!omniissioner 
six years; on Nov. 19, 18-18, married Miss 
Rusha Seaver, of this Co. ; he has one 
son, Joseph S., and seven daughters, 
Sarah E., Olive E., Mary E., Georgia A., 
Cora I., Eliza F. and Maggie E. 

JOHXSOX REV. T. K. Minister, Edg- 
ingtou; born in ytrattonville. Clarion Co., 
Pii.,Feb. 18, 18;i7; came to this Co. in 1865, 
Presb. See History of Edgingtou Pres- 
byterian Church. 

Joice M. farmer; Sec. 31; P. O. Edgington; 
dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. 

Jones J. n. farmer; Sec. 21; P. O. Edging- 
ton ; dem ; born Illinois. 

Jones J. W. farmer ; Sec. 22; P. O. Edging- 
ton ; dem ; Meth ; from New York. 

KELL CEO. W. Jr., farmer; Sec. 10; 
P. O. Edgington ; rep ; born Illinois. 

K]^L.L CJEORCHi; W. Farmer and 
Stock Feeder; Sec. 10; P. O. Edgington; 
was born in Steubeuville, Jetierson Co., 
O., on May 8, 1823; Rep; he owns 240 
acres land, value $10,000; came with Cy- 
rus Edgington to this Co. in 1885 ; lived 
with him seven years; then engaged in 
farming for himself, and has continued in 
the business ever since ; Feb. 4, 1846, mar- 
ried Miss Elizabeth Schooly, of this Co., 
formerly of Ind. ; his wife was removed by 
death, on Feb. 5, 1870 ; he married Eliza- 
beth Love, of Andalusia, Feb. 4, 1872; 
deceased Feb. 5, 1876 ; he has by his first 
mai'riage five sous, George W., Charles 
A., Joseph M., James E. and Edgar P., and 
three daughters, Louisa A., Elizabeth and 
Catherine; his step-children are Lovina J. 
Love and Samuel S. Love. 

Kellaher M. farmer; Sec. 25; P. O. Rey- 
nolds ; dem ; Cath ; from Penn. 

Kellaher J. farmer; Sec. 25; P. O.Reynolds; 
dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. 

Kelly J. farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Edgington; 
dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. 

Krantz J. carpenter ; Edgington ; dem ; Lutli ; 
from Germany. 

LAFLIN BENEDICT, farmer; Sec. 13; 
P. O. Taylor Ridge ; rep ; from N. Y. 
Laflin B. farmer; P. O. Taylor Ridge. 
Laflin C. farmer; Sec. 23; P. O. Edgington; 

dem ; from New York. 
Laflin C. E. farmer ; Sec. 13 ; P. O. Taylor 

Ridge ; rep ; born Illinois. 
Leeds A. former ; Sec. 29 ; Edgington; dem. 

LEEDIS FEI^IX, Retired Farmer; 
Sec. 29; P. O. Edgington; born in N. J., 
on Feb. 17, 1804; came to this Co. in 1841 ; 
in 1805 moved to Claremont Co., O. ; on 
May 1, 1828, married Miss Mary A. 
Doughty, of that Co., her native place; 
moved to Indiana ; lived there six years, 



then came to this Co. ; he has three sons 
living. Job and Robert, farmers in Chero- 
kee Co., la. ; and Aaron W., living on the 
homestead ; five daughters, Caroline Has- 
ketl, and Deborah Cunnitf, in Mo. ; Mar- 
tha Dick}^ in Mercer Co. ; Lydia Mar- 
shall, in Henry Co.; and Sarah Sellers, in 
this tp.; Aaron W. married Ellen Asay, of 
Edgington, on Aug 27, 1871 ; their child- 
sen are Lewis M., Mary C. and Ella V. 

Lloyd J. farmer; Sec. 36; P.O.Reynolds; 
dem ; Presb ; from Penn. 

Lloyd J. W. farmer; P. O. Edgingtou; 
rep. 

Lloyd M. farmer; Sec. 16; Edgington; rep. 

Lowe F. shoemaker; P. O. Edgington; dem; 
Lath ; from Germany. 

McCARTEY P. farmer; Sec. 27; P.O. 
Edgington; dem; Cath; Ireland. 

McEntire R. L, ; Sec. 24; rep; born 111. 

McEntire W.J. farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Tay- 
lor Ridge; rep; born Illinois. 

McGinley John, farmer; Sec. 1 ; P. O. Taylor 
Ridge; rep; from Penn. 

Mclntyre T. L. farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Tay- 
lor Ridge; rep; Epis; from Ireland. 

McLauohlin John, farmer; Sec. 32; Bapt; 
from Pennsjdvania. 

McLaughlin M. D. farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. 
Edgington; rep; Bapt; from Penn. 

McNutt J. M. farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Edg- 
ington ; dem ; born Illinois. 

Markey B. farmer ; Sec. 23; P. O. Plamlet; 
dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. 

MAX^VEIiE JOSEPH, Farmer; 
Edgington; was born in Rock Island, 
March 3, 1845 -, Dem; he owns a house and 
lot in Port Byron, valued at $400; he en- ■ 
listed Feb. 28, 1864, in Co. G, 47th I. V. 
I., and served his countiy until the close 
of the war; on Nov. 24, 1870, married 
Miss Emma Duffield, of Abingdon, 111., 
Avhere she was educated. 

Miller M. carpenter; P. O. Edgington; dem; 
from Peunsvlvauia. 

MIEEER'WM. H. Farmer; Sec. 12; 
P. O. Taylor Ridge ; was born in Woon- 
socket, R. I. March 12, 1846; came to this 
Co. in 1847 ; owns 55 acres, valued at 
$1,650; on Jau. 31, 1871, married Miss 
Emma Barber, of Rock Island, formerly 
of England ; he has one son, Charles H., 
and one daughter, Mary E., and one child, 
George Wm., deceased. 

MONTGOMERY DAXIEL., Farm- 
er and Stock Feeder; P.O. Reynolds; was 
born in Edgington tp., Jan. 8, 1840; he 
was brought up here, and educated in the 
public schools and at Knox College, in 
Galesburg ; went to Idaho Territory in the 
spring of 1864 and engaged in mining; re- 
turned in Jan., 1865; Rep; Presb; is Elder 
of his church; on Jan. 3, 1871, married 
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she was born, raised and educated; has 
one son, Walter L., and three daugh- 
ters, Mary W , Ella and Sadie S. ; he and 
his brother, Robert, have 88u acres land. 

MOlfTGOMERY ROBERT S. 

Farmer and Stock Feeder; P.O.Reynolds; 
born in Danville, Montour Co., Pa., March 
30, 1836; came to Rock Island Co. with 
his parents in the fall of 1830; they moved 
upon the farm where he now resides in 
the spring of 1838; he enlisted in the 
Union Armj', Aug. 1, 1861, for three years; 
was wounded at the battle of Lexington, 
Mo., and afterwards discharged; again 
enlisted in March, 1862, and commis- 
sioned Capt. of Co. B, 65th I.V. I. ; was 
wounded at the battle of Atlanta, and 
again at Columbus, Tenn. ; with the ex- 
ception of about one week, he commanded 
his Co. until the close of the war; married 
Miss Jane Titterington, of Edgington Tp., 
June 23, 1869 ; has four daughters and one 
son ; he and liis brother Daniel own 880 
acres of land. 
Montgomery Wm. G. farmer; Sec. 23; P.O. 
Edgington; rep; from Penn. 

MOORE JOHX C. Farmer; Sec. 35; 
P.O.Reynolds; l)orn in Green Co., Ohio, 
July 4, 1823; Rep; Meth ; at the age of 
thirteen he moved with his parents to Ber- 
rien, Mich.; he was mostly educated in 
Ohio; in 1850 became with his folks to 
Edgington ; two years later he located on 
the farm where he now resides ; married 
Miss Theda E. Gray, of Switzerland Co., 
Ind., Dec. 10, 1857 ; she was born there 
Aug. 5, 1835, and was there brought up 
and educated; has one son, Landon C, 
and three daughters, Cassie, Mamie G. and 
Olive E. ; owns 240 acres land here, worth 
115,000, 320 in Missouri, value $3,000, and 
80 in Worth Co., Iowa, value .|1,0U0. 

Moore John M. farmer; Sec. 1 ; P.O. Taylor 
Ridge; rep; Ind. 

Morton A. farmer; Sec. 3; P.O. Andalusia; 
rep; Scotland. 

Mudge L. D. clerk; P.O. Reynolds; dem; 
from New York. 



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LMSTED R. B. merchant; Reynolds; 
rep; from Ohio. 

>ARKS J. H. farmer; Edgington; rep. 



PARKS H. H. Farmer; Sec. 27; P.O. 

Taylor Ridge; born in Franklin Co., O., 
July 25, 1818, where he was brought up 
and educated; came to this Co. in the fall 
of 1838, and engaged in the occupation of 
farming in Edgington Tp., which business 
he has followed ever since; married Miss 
Martha Gingles, of this Co., May 15, 1841; 
she died Dec. 28, 1876; has three sons, 
Jonathan H. and William S., farmers, and 
James J., a lawyer in l^ock Island; one 
daughter, Martha A., now the wife of Dan- 
iel Montgomery, of Edgington Tp ; Meth ; 



was the first Sabbath School Supt., as well 
as first Steward of his church in this Tp. ; 
was also Class Leader ; Rep ; has been 
Road Com. and School Director; gave his 
children 400 acres land, and has 100 acres, 
worth $7,000. 

Parks Wm. farmer; Sec. 27; P. O. Edging- 
ton; rep. 

Palmer P. farmer; P.O. Edginiiton; dem; 
Ohio. 

Parmenter G. H. farmer; Sec. 34; P.O.Ham- 
let; dem; born Illinois. 

Parmenter J. G. ftirmer; Sec. 34; P.O. Ham- 
let; dem; Presb ; from Vermont. 

Powers Wm. R. farmer; Sec. 30; P.O. Edg- 
ington; rep; Meth; from N.Y. 

Prindable Thomas, laborer; dem; Cath ; 
from Ireland. 

Prow Albert, fiirmer; P.O. Edgington; dem. 

Prow A. B. farmer; P.O. Edgington; dem; 
Ind. 

Prow M. farmer ; P.O. Edgington ; dem ; Ind. 

RADEL A. blacksmith; P.O. Edgington; 
dem ; Cath ; from Germany. 
Raymer S. H. farmer; Sec. 20; P.O. Edging- 
ton ; dem ; from New Yoi1i. 
Rell J. teamster; Edgington; Ohio. 
Richardson D. farmer; Sec. 5; P.O. Edging- 
ton ; dem ; Ind. 
Rinker A. sells agl. impts. ; P.O. Edgington; 
dem ; from Pennsylvania. 

RORIJ«»0:X ROBERT, Farmer; Sec. 
6; P.O. Edgington; born in Parke Co., 
Ind., Nov. 17, 1829; Rcp; Bapt; owns 115 
acres land, value $5,500; is the son of Jas. 
Robison, a pioneer well known to the 
early settlers of this Tp. ; at the age of one 
year moved with his parents to Warren 
Co., 111., soon afterward to this Co., in the 
fall of 1834, and in 1857 to where he now 
resides; married Miss Sarah A. Bell, of 
Edgington, formerly of Ind., her native 
State, Aug. 19, 1852; they have one son, 
John S., and five daughters, Nancy J., 
Purley E., Veritus, Sarah B. and Florence ; 
he enlisted in Co. B, 126th I.V. I., in 1862; 
served his country two years ; Avas honor- 
ably discharged Sept. 4, 1864. 

ROBIXJiiO^ ^VIXTHROP, Farm- 
er; Sec. 18; P.O. Edu-ington ; was born in 
Dearborn Co., Inct.,'juiy 23,1820; Rep; 
owns 292 acres land, value $17,520; at an 
early age moved with his parents to Switz- 
erland Co., Ind. ; was brought up there and 
educated in the pul)lic schools ; came to 
Edgington in Oct., 1849 ; has always been 
a farmer; married Miss Maria Ransom, 
of Switzerland Co., Ind., March 25, 1849; 
she was formerly of Herkimer Co., N.Y., 
where she was born Oct. 10, 1828, brought 
up and educated ; he has two daughters, 
Sarah F. and Bertha II. 

Roose Frank, student; P.O. Edgington; rep; 
boru Illinois. 



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BOO^SE SAMIJEI., Farmer; Sec. 8; 
P.O. Ed<i-iiigton ; was born in Stark Co., 
O., Feb." 17, 1829; Rep; Meth ; owns 80 
acres of land, value |o,000; was brought 
up and educated in his native Co. ; came 
to Moline in 1850, and engaged in tl)e saw- 
mill business for several years in that city, 
Davenport and Rock Island. While in 
Moline he married Miss Amanda Berger, 
of that place, formerly of Penn., her na- 
tive State ; at the age of ten years she came 
to Moline with her parents, and was edu- 
cated in the public schools; he has two 
sons, Franklin F. and George H., and four 
daughters, Elizabeth C, Ella M., Ida M., 
and Nannie M.; he is School Director and 
Trustee of his church. 

Rush A. teacher; P. O.'Edgington; dem; 
from Pennsylvania. 

SCHRIVER HARVEY, farmer; Sec. 33; 
P.O. Hamlet; rep; from Penn. 

SCHOOXMAKER M A R T I X, 

Merchnnt; Edgington; born in Green Co., 
N.Y., Oct. 2, 1834, where he was brought 
/ up and educated in the public schools; 
came to this place in 1856 ; engaged in 
farming; afterwards sold agl. impts. about 
three years, and in 1873 went into general 
merchandizing, buying stock and selling 
agl. impts., in which business he is now 
engaged ; has been Tax Collector two 
years; is P. M. ; has five acres of land, two 
stores, two dwellings, and a 7-ton Fair- 
banks scales in the village ; worth in all, 
$6,500. 

SchriverP. B. farmer; Sec. 33; P.O. Ham- 
let ; rep ; from Pennsylvania. 

Schriver W. H. farmer; Sec. 22; P.O. Ham- 
let ; rep ; from Pennsylvania. 

Seaver Chas. T. farmer; Sec. 21; P.O. Edg- 
ington ; dem ; Bapt. 

SEYMOUR D. T. Farmer and Stock 
Breeder; Sec. 14; P.O. Taylor Ridge; born 
in Switzerland Co., lud., .June 16, 1831 ; 
came to this Co. in 1849 ; Rep ; Meth ; owns 
160 acres land, value $9,000; married Miss 
Esther E. Seaver, of Edgington, this Co., 
Nov. 17, 1853; four sous, Hezekiah B., 
Josejih P., Daniel G., and Charles H., and 
two daughters, Luella V. and Sadie E. ; 
one child died, Mary M. 

Sellers H. farmer; Sec. 19. 

Seymour H. B. clerk ; Edgington ; rep. 

SEAVER JOSEPH, Farmer: Sec. 
16; P.O. Edgington; born in Scott Co., 
Va., Sept. 22,"l865; Dem; Bapt; owns 240 
acres land, value $14,400; at an early age 
he moved with his parents to Switzerland 
Co., Ind. ; married Miss Sarah Dodge, of 
this Co., formerly from Maine, Aug. 8, 
1830; four sons, Benjamin F., Joseph R., 
William H. and Charles T. ; tive daugh- 
ters, Rusha, Esther E., Sarah M., Mary 
M. and Ida E. ; he came to this Co. in 
1841 ; is Deacon of his chiu'ch. 



Seymour J. P. farmer; Sec. 14; P.O. Taylor 
Ridge; rep; born Illinois. 

Shay .John, farmer; Sec. 16; P.O. Edging- 
ton; dem; Cath; from Ireland. 

SHEAHA^f DAXIEL, Farmer; Sec. 
29; P. O. Edgington; born in Lixnaw, 
Kerry, Ire., March, 1817; Dem; Catii ; 
owns 80 acres land, value $4,000; came to 
New Orleans in Dec, 1851 ; remained two 
months; went to Cincinnati, worked at 
masonry, then to Laurenceburg, Ind., and 
worked at his trade on the O.Xt M. R. R. 
for eighteen months; married Miss Mary 
Pranderville, Jan. 3, 1852; she was born 
in his native place; he moved to Lafa- 
yette, Ind.; lived there two j^ears; came to 
Rock Island in 1856, and to Edgington in 
1860 ; one daughter, Johanna ; came to 
where he now resides in 1869. 

SherwootI N. deputy sheriff ; Edgington ; rep ; 
from New York. 

SMITH EUCj}E:^^E R. Physician and 
Surgeon; Edgiuiiton; burn in Venango 
Co.,'^Pa., Oct. 4, 1851 ; Rep ; U.B. ; moved 
to this Co. in 1860; was a student of West- 
lield College, 111.; studied medicine with 
Dr. James Cozad, of Andalusia; attended 
lectures at the Medical Department of the 
Iowa State University, and also at Rush 
Medical College, Chicago, where he grad- 
uated Feb. 15, 1876; married Miss H. C. 
Thompson, of Andalusia; she was born in 
Pre-emption, Mercer Co., Jime23, 1876, and 
was educated at Westtield College, 111., and 
Western College, Iowa. 

Snyder John, farmer; Sec. 3; Prot; Ger. 

SPERIil^fO JAMES, Farmer; Sec. 
26; P.O. Reynolds; born in N.J., April 
27, 1837; Rep ; moved with his parents to 
N.Y. in 1838; where he was brought up 
and educated; enlisted in Co. E" 44th 
N.Y.V.I.; trans, to the 140th Regt. ; was 
Corpl. of Co. C; was in the battles of 
Fredricksburg, Chancelorsville, Laurel 
Hill and several of less note; also in the 
memorable battle of Gettysburg; in those 
of the Wilderness, and the battles before 
Petersburg and Riclimond,whereon March 
31, 1865, he was badly wounded in the 
left shoulder, taken prisoner four days, 
and recaptured when Petersburg was 
taken; on Aug. 8, 1865, was honorably 
discharged ; came to McDonougli Co. in 
1867; engaged in fiirming; on Feb. 22, 
1871, married JVIiss Mary A. Wells, of 
that Co., formerly of Ohio, where she was 
born, brought up and educated; has three 
children, Frank W., Georgia A. and Bur- 
roughs L. ; he came here in March, 1873. 

Spickler J. farmer; Sec. 13; P.O. Taylor 
Ridge; ind; Bapt; from Penn. 

Spickler J. M. farmer ; Sec. 24 ; from Pa. 

Spickler Wm. L. fixrmer; Sec. 13; from Pa. 

STODDARH H. P. Farmer, Stock 
Feeder and Shipper; P. O. Edgington; 
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Dem ; owns 100 acres land, value $7,500 ; 
was brought up and educated in his native 
Co.; came to Edgington in April, 1856; 
has lived here ever since, and followed the 
business of farming, stock feeding and 
shipping; married Sarah E. Boltinghouse, 
of Edgington, Oct. 10, 185iJ ; she was born 
in Hendersonville, Knox Co., and at an 
early age moved with her parents to this 
Tp., where she was brought up and edu- 
cated in the public schoofs. 
Streets B. farmer; Sec. 1; P. O. Taylor 
Ridge ; rep ; Epis ; from England. 

STROPES HUGE, Farmer; Sec. 10; 
P.O. Edgington; born iu Edgington, this 
Co., March 8, 1846; Dem; lud; owns 40 
acres land, value $2,000; married Miss 
Martha Jones, of Edgington, Oct. 18, 1874; 
one daughter. Alma. 

Stropes L. D. farmer; Sec. 10; P.O. Anda- 
lusia; dem; from New York. 

Stuart F., M.D.; P.O. Reynolds; Presb; 
from Scotland. 

Sturgeon Emmet, farmer; Sec. 36; P.O.Rey- 
nolds; rep; born Illinois. 

STURCJEOX M. E. T. Farmer; Sec. 
5; P. O. Edgington; born iu Ohio Co., 
W.Va., Feb. 28, 1816; came to this Co. in 
1851: Rep; Meth; owns 240 acres land, 
value $12,000; he learned and followed 
carpentering about twenty-live years; 
worked in the ship-yard in Rock Island 
three years; then engaged in farming; 
married Miss Elizabeth Young, of Wash- 
ington Co., O., Sept. 26, 1839; she died 
April 17, 1854; married Miss Rebecca H. 
Dunlap, daughter of Elder Joseph Dunlap, 
Jan. 8, 1855 ; she was born in Steuben- 
ville, O., June 13, 1832, and at an early age 
moved with her parents to this place in 
the spring of 1835 ; he has by his first 
marriage two sons, Dr. William P., now in 
Va., aud Chas. Y., in Donophon Co., Kan. ; 
and by his second, three sons, Joseph E., 
Quincy A. aud Martin L., and three daugh- 
ters, Mary S., Emuux V. and Ella V. ; he 
is and has been Class Leader in his church 
for many years. 

SUTTOX J. R. Farmer; Sec. 28; P.O. 
Hamlet, Mercer Co. ; born in Posey, Switz- 
erland Co., lud., Oct. 13, 1837; came to 
this Co. in 1844; Dem; owns 80 acres laud; 
value $5,000; married Miss Mary A. King, 
of Milan, formerly of Eng., Dec. 29, I860; 
has four sons, Elijah B., Charles K., Ber- 
tinie W. and Frederick, and two daugh- 
ters, Florence J. and Gabriella; his mo- 
ther, 77 years of age, resides with him ; 
his wife was foruu'rly a Teacher of Music. 

SETTOX OEIVER P. Farmer; Sec. 
28; P.O. Edgington; born in Switzerland 
Co., Ind., Nov. 14, 1830; came to this Co. 
in 1843, at the age of thirteen, and has 
since then followed the occupation of 
farming; Dem; Bapt; owns 120 acres 
land, value $7,500; married Miss Mary 



Carter, of Edgington, formerly of Ind., 
Sept. 11, 1855; has one son, Lewis G., and 
four daughters, Millie J., Doritha A., Rosa 
B. and Ida E. ; was educated in the public 
schools of Ind. and this Co. 

TAYLOR JOHN C. farmer; Sec. 14; 
P.O. Taylor Ridge ; dem ; Epis. 

TAYEOR JAM.es, Farmer; Sec. 12; 
P.O. Taylor Ridge; born in Forres, Moray- 
shire, Scotland, Nov. 6, 1814, where he was 
brought up and educated at the Presb. 
Parish Schools ; married Elspet Malcolm, 
May 7, 1836, and during the following 
June came to Quebec, Can., where he re- 
sided and pursued the business of tailoring 
for two years : then moved to Locklaml, 
O., in 1888; his wife was lemoved by 
death Sept. 23, 1839 ; they had two chil- 
dren, John, who died Nov. 24, 1844, and 
Ann, now the wife of John R. Frey, re- 
siding in Hardin Co., Iowa; he married 
Rachel A. Vancamp, of Hamilton Co., O., 
April 22, 1840; came to Rock Island Co., 
July 4, 1842; about three mouths after- 
ward he gave up his occupation, moved to 
Black HawkTp., and engaged in farming; 
lived there two years, then came to Edg'- 
ington in 1844, and located where he now 
resides; he is now Pres. of the Old Set- 
tlers Society; has been elected eleven times 
successively to the office of Assessor, which 
position he now holds, and he is also 
Supervisor of his town ; was the first P.M. 
appointed for Pleasant Ridge, now Taylor 
Ridge; since his second marriage he has 
had four sons, William R., born March 22, 
1841, died Nov. 9, 1867 ; James P., Feb. 27, 
1843, who is proprietor of, and keeps the 
Taylor House in Rock Island ; Samuel C, 
May 28, 1849, aud John C, Feb. 10, 1852— 
both farmers in Edgington; and five 
daughters, Catharine E., married to Pres- 
ton Ball ; Louisa, to Hibbard Moore ; Net- 
tie, to H. W. Flower ; Flora M., now living, 
and Martha G., born July 14, 1860, died 
April 26, 1863; when he first settled here 
there was no house in the direction of Rock 
Island nearer than that of Mr. Vandrutt''s, 
a ferryman on the Island, a distance of 
eight miles, and none nearer than four or 
five miles in any other direction ; having 
given to his children about 900 acres of 
his lands, he has now 800 acres, worth 
$40,000. 
Taylor Samuel C. farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. 

Taylor Ridge ; dem ; Epis. 
Titteringtou A. farmer; Sec. 8; P.O. Edging- 
ton ; rep ; from Ohio. 
Titterington Charles, farmer; Sec. 7; P. O. 

Edgington; rep; Meth; from England. 
Titterington D. farmer; Sec. 7; rep; born 

Illinois. 
Titterington George, farmer; Sec. 7; rep; 

born Illinois. 
Titteriugton J. farmer; Sec. 7; rep; born 
Illinois. 



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Titterington J. N. farmer ; Sec. 7 ; P. O. 

Edgington; rep; Presb. 
Titterington M. farmer; Sec. 7; rep; born 

Illinois 

TlTTERlXGTOlf MOSE!?^, Farm- 
er; Sec. 7; P. O. Edgington; was born in 
England, Sept. 18, 1810; Rep; Presb; 
owns 800 acres of land, valued at |4,800; 
came with his folks to Ross Co., Ohio, in 
1817; was brought up on a farm and edu- 
cated in the Public Schools; came to this 
Co. in March, 1835; on March 25, 1841, 
married Miss Anna E. Dunlap, the daugh- 
ter of Joseph Dunlap, a pioneer promin- 
ent in the history of this township ; she 
was from Steubenville, Jefferson Co., Ohio, 
her native place, where she was educated, 
and came here in 1835 ; have five sons and 
four daughters; he is Trustee of his 
Church. 

VANATTA THOS. farmer ; Sec. 34 ; P. O. 
Hamlet; rep; Meth; from Peun. 

VEXABLE JAMES, Farmer; Sec. 
31 ; P. O. Edgington ; was born in Co. Ty- 
rone, Ireland, on May 15, 1841 ; Presb ; 
he came to Reithsburg, Mercer Co., in 
1857, the following year to Perryton Tp., 
and to Edgington, this Co., in 1866 ; en- 
listed in Co. B, 126th I. V. I., Aug. 11, 1862 ; 
served his country three years, and at the 
close of the war was honorably discharged. 
On March 25, 1869, married Miss Chris- 
tiana Titterington, of Edgington, the 
daughter of one of the pioneers of this Co; 
have two sons, George D. and Ira L., and 
one daughter, Elsie M., living, and Sophia 
M., borii April 27, 1870, died Aug. 11, 1870 ; 
he is School Director, also Trustee of his 
Church. 

V<H.K MATHIAS, Farmer; Sec. 32; 
P. O. Edgington; was born in Wertem- 
berg, Gerniany, April 12, 1826 ; Dem ; Bapt; 
owus 80 acres"^of land, valued at $4,000; 
came to New York in 1853, to this Co. in 
1854 ; engaged in his present business of 
farming; moved to where he now resides 
in 1860; on April 16, 1853, married Miss 
Rosina Pfromer ; died June 10, 1864; on 
Aug. 16, 1864, married Ellen Gorham, of 
Andalusia; he has two sons, John, born 
March 25, 1868, and Adolf, June 17, 1875, 
and two daughters, Lucy, born March 30, 
1870, and Sarah J., June 23, 1872. 

AIT HENRY, farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. 
Hamlet ; dem ; Meth ; from Vt. 

^VAIT JACOB, Farmer; Sec. 34; P. 
O. Reynolds, was born in Switzerland Co., 
Ind., Nov. 13, 1831 ; came to this Co. in 
1873 ; Dem ; Meth ; owns 180 acres of land, 
valued at $13,000; he was brought up and 
educated in his native Co. ; has alwaj^s 
been a farmer ; on Nov. 10, 1858, married 
Miss Cordelia C. Powell, of his native Co., 
where she was born, raised and educated ; 
in 1857 slie went to Harrison Co., Mo., on 
a visit to her sister, Martha O. Davis, and 



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taught school six months while there. 
They have three sons, Silas D., Robert P. 
and Willit B., and two daughters, Ella A. 
and Emma Pearl, living, and Mattie N., 
born Sept. 23, 1860, died Oct. 4, 1863 ; he 
has been Justice of the Peace, School 
Director, etc.. 

^VAIT MEIGS, Farmer and Stock 
Buyer; Sec. 1; Mercer Co.; P. O. Rey- 
nolds; was born in Switzerland Co., Ind., 
on Sep. 9, 1836; came to Mercer Co. in 
1860; Dem; owns 435 acres of land val- 
ued at $27,000. 

WAIT ^VILI^IAM, Farmer; Sec. 
35; P. O. Reynolds; was born in Wash- 
ington Co., Oiiio, on May 4, 1821 ; Dem ; 
Presb; owns 400 acres of land worth 
$32,000; at an early age he moved with 
his parents to Switzerland Co., Ind., where 
he was brought up and etlucated ; at the 
age of twenty commenced and followed 
the occupation of boating for thirteen 
years on the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers; 
on March 23, 1854, he married Miss 
Lucinda Gray, of Switzerland Co., Ind., 
where she was born, Dec. 20, 1827; also 
reared, educated, and taught school ; Mr. 
Wait came to Edgington Tp. in 1854, 
and located on the land, now an excel- 
lently improved farm, where he now re- 
sides; he has five daughters, Helen, 
Annette, Grace, Lulu, and Cora B. ; he is 
Church Trustee, Road Commissioner, 
Director of the Hamlet Insurance Com- 
panj% and has been four times elected to 
the office of Supervisor of his town. 

Walker Chas. Station Agent R. R. ; rep ; Vt. 

Watson F. farmer; P. O. Andalusia; rep; 
from Ohio. 

WAUGH JAMES, farmer; Sec. 17; 
P. O. Edgington ; was born in Switzer- 
land Co., Ind , on July 6, 1821; Dem; he 
owns 136 acres of land valued at $10,200; 
at the age of fifteen engaged in boating on 
the Ohio; and Mississippi in the winter 
and during the summer season worked at 
masonry; this business he followed until 
he was twenty -seven years of age ; on Nov. 
22, 1846 ; married Miss Eliza Robinson, of 
Switzerland Co., Ind.; she was born in 
Dearborn Co., Ind., and moved with her 
parents to that Co., where she was brought 
up ; they have three sons, George, a farmer 
in Potowatema Co., Iowa; Edward and 
Algernon, at home, and one daughter, 
Permelia, now the wife of F. D. Barming- 
ton; Mr. Waugh came to Edgington in 
1848. 

Wheaton Wm. H. farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. 
Hamlet; dem; born Illinois. 

Webster H. P. blacksmith; Rejmolds; rep; 
born Illinois. 

WIELIAMS THOMAS A.Minister, 
Edgington; P. O. Andalusia; born in 
England, April 21, 1823; Babt. See His- 
tory of the Baptist Church of Edgington. 



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^WII.SO:Sr .T<>HX W. Farmer; Sec. 
19; P. O. EdijingtoQ ; born in Brighton, 
England, on Nov. 15, 1840; Dem; owns 
130 acres in Kansas and 120 in Arkansas 
valued at $8,000 ; came to Oswego, N. Y., 
with his parents, in 1843, where his folks 
now reside; in 1862, came to Iowa with 
his two brothei's, Frederick and Amos, 
and with them enlisted in Co. I., 35th 
Iowa V. I., and served his country three 
years; was in the battle of Vicksburg; 
saAv his brother killed in that battle; at 
the close of the war he was honorably 
discharged; went to Montana in 1865; 



kept the Illinois House in Virginia City 
about seventeen months, then returned to 
Muscatine, and in 1868 came here, and 
has since followed farming. 

YOUNG C. farmer; Sec. 29; P. O. Edg- 
ington; rep; born Illinois. 
Young Geo. D. farmer; Sec. 29; P. O. Edg- 

ington ; rep ; from Penn. 
Young H. G. farmer; Sec. 9; P. O. Edging- 
ton ; rep ; born Illinois. 
Young J. O. farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Edging- 
ton ; dem ; Bapt ; from Ohio. 



EDGINGTON BUSINESS DIRECTORY. 



Cavett Eli C, Carpenter and 
Joiner. Patronage solicited, satis- 
faction given. 

Clark tfolui C, Wagon Manufac- 
turer and Blacksmith. Jobbing, 
repairing, painting, trimming, etc., 
in his line of business, done prompt- 
ly and well. None but the best 
material used. 

Fountahie David^ Blacksmith. 
Repairing and jobbing promptly 
done. The best materials used. 

Gaunt John H. & Sons, Breed- 



ers and Dealers in Poland-China 
Hogs. 

Helpenstell JEmil, Manufactu- 
rer of Harness, Saddles, Bridles, 
etc., and dealer in all kinds of goods 
in his line of business. 

Smith E. JR., Physician and Sur- 
geon. 

Stoddard H. jP., Dealing in Hogs 
and Cattle — a specialty. 

Sturgeon 31. L. T., Dealer in 
Building Stone, and sand for the 
manufacture of o-lass. 



REYNOLDS. 

Crandell A, iV., Dealer in Staple and Fancy Dry Goods; Hats, Caps, 
Boots and Shoes; Groceries, Glass and Queensware; Drugs and Medicines. 

TAYLOR RIDGE. 

Seymour D. T., Breeder of Short Horn Cattle and Fowl — Buff Cochin, 
Brown Leg-horn and Houdan. 



ANDALUSIA TOWNSHIP. 



ALBEE O. pensioner; P. O. Andalusia; 
rep; from Maine. 

A3^f DAI.VSIA CORNET BA]\D, 

Organized March 1, 1877; has a member- 
ship of fourteen: — John II. Brookman, 
Pres. ; Andrew A. Jones, Leader and Sec. ; 
Frank Healy, Treas. ; Oscar Healy, Rob- 
ert Babcock, Walter C. Smith, Harry M. 



Brookman, Elmer Healy, John Stropes, 
Forest Young, William Wenks, A. G. Eb- 
erhart, John "Morion, and Benjamin Van- 
deveer; their instruments are first-class, 
and cost $618; this band is practicing 
regularly, under the instructions of Chas. 
Luppy, of Davenport, and is prepared to 
discourse good music at picnics, celcbra- 



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tions, excursions, or at any entertainment 

wliere band music is desired. 
Andrews A. farmer; P.O.Andalusia; rep; 

from N. H. 
Ai'magost P. carpenter; P. O. Andalusia; 

rep ; from Penn. 
Armstrong Dr. W. W. P. O. Andalusia ; rep ; 

from Penn. 
Ayers W. teacher; P.O.Andalusia; dem; 

Bapt ; from N. Y. 

BABBIT E. millwright ; Andalusia ; rep ; 
from Massachusette. 
Babbit J. blacksmith; Andalusia; dem;0. 

BAI.I.ARD JAMES \V. Wagon 
and Carriage Manufacturer; Andalusia; 
was born in Stanton, Augusta Co., Va., on 
Aug. 8, 1833 ; Rep ; owns house, five acres 
of land, two shops, and three lots, valued 
at $3,00U; was brought up in his native 
Co., and educated in the public schools of 
Stanton, and Lexington College, at Lex- 
ington, Va. ; learned his trade in Weston, 
Lewis Co. ; came to Davenport, Iowa, in 
April, 1855, and worked in a plow fac- 
tory ; in June of that year came to Anda- 
lusia, engaged in his present business one 
year, and then in general merchandising, 
grain, and lumber business, until 1861 ; 
on Dec. 2, 185(5, married Miss Sarah E. 
Arrasmith, of Andalusia; his wife having 
been removed by death, he subsequently 
married Miss Anna A. Omara, of Edging- 
ton Township ; he has six children : Em- 
ma J., by his first marriage, J. Wells, Ed- 
ward H., John H., Katie L., and Anna, by 
his second; on Feb. 22, 1862, enlisted in 
Co. B, 65th I. V. I. ; was 1st Lieut., re- 
signed, re-enlisted as Capt. of Co. G, 47th 
Regt. ; was taken prisoner at Harper's 
Ferry, in the fiill of 1862, was paroled, ex- 
changed, and went to the front in the 
spring of 1863 ; was honorably discharged 
at the close of the war ; was elected Jus- 
tice of the Peace m 1859, held the oftice 
ten years, then resigned, and held the 
office of Supervisor of his town two years ; 
is now Justice of the Peace; has held 
other town ofiices. 

Brandenburg E. hackman; Andalusia.- dem; 
born 111. 

Ballard John H. carpenter ; Andalusia ; dem ; 
U. B. ; from Va. 

Barnes Geo. C. farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. And;v 
lusia ; rep ; from Ohio. 

Bean J. L. farmer; Sec. 25; P. O.Andalusia; 
rep ; from Ohio. 

Beaumont B. mason; Andalusia; Cath; Eng. 

Benedict Melinda, milliner; Andalusia; 
Presb; Ind. 

Bennett Geo. H. laborer; Andalusia; rep; 
MtHh ; from Ohio. 

BETHITRAM J. €. Merchant at An- 
dalusia; was born in Rockcastle Co., Ky., 
on Feb. 26, 1808 ; Rep ; Bapt ; he owns ten 



town lots, and three dwelling houses ; also 
a half-interest in twenty-six lots and one 
brick store ; he was brought up in his na- 
tive Co., and educated in the public 
schools ; taught school during tlie winter 
for several j'ears; on Julj^ 14^ 1830, mar- 
ried Miss Nancy Debord; in 1841, moved 
to Montgomery Co., Mo., and located on a 
farm ; came to Mercer Co., 111., in 1852, 
to Andalusia in 1864, and has since fol- 
lowed the mercantile business; his wife 
having been removed by death, he subse- 
quently married Mrs. Ann Jones, of 
Aledo, Mercer Co., 111. ; by his first mar- 
riage he had ten children, all living ex- 
cepting two sons; he has nine step-chil- 
dren, and has brought up three orphans ; 
he has been Justice of the Peace twelve 
years, Assessor four years, and Deacon of 
his church about forty-two years. 

BIGI.EB CHRISTIAJf, Farmer; 
Sec. 36; P. O. Andalusia; was born in the 
Canton of Berne, Switzerland, on Feb. 21, 
1830 ; Rep ; Ger. Ref. ; owns 120 acres of 
land, valued at $6,000 ; at the age of 24 
years he came to Davenport, Iowa, lived 
there one year, then went to Buffalo, la; 
in 1865 moved to where he now resides; 
on June 25, 1854, he married Miss Rosana 
Benz, of his native Canton; he has three 
daughters Rosetta L., Wilhelmena, and 
Julia A. ; all are living at home; his fath- 
er owned a farm in Switzerland, where 
Mr. Bigler was brought up and educated; 
he has followed farming nearly all his 
life; has been School Director; is now 
Road Commissioner. 

Boguer K. farmer ; Sec. 35 ; P. O. Andalu- 
sia ; dem ; Cath ; from Germany. 

B0:NEY S. M. Farmer, Stock Feeder, 
and Merchant; Andalusia; was born in 
Armstrong Co., Penn., on March 23, 1824; 
Rep ; Meth ; owns 366 acres of land, val- 
ued at $15,000, and an interest in consid- 
erable town property; was brought up and 
educated in his native Co.; was in the 
business of carpentering, merchandising 
and milling; and then came to this Co., 
in 1850; followed carpentering about 
three years; on Sept. 26, 1853, married 
Miss Nancy Riddoo, of Mercer Co., form- 
erly of Beaver Co., Penn., her native 
place, where she was reared, and edu- 
cated in the public schools ; he came to 
Andalusia in August, 1863; on Feb. 18, 
1864, his wife was removed by death; he 
subsequently married Ellen Freeman, of 
this township, previously from Wiscon- 
sin, where she was brought up, near Mad 
ison, educated, and taught school ; he has 
eight children living, Mar}^ A. and Clara, 
by his first wife, and Milton M., Ella J., 
Joseph M., Cornelia, William, and Kittie, 
by his second; five deceased; he has 
brought up two orphans, James Crout and 
Elmer Boney; he is class leader in his 
church; was Steward for many years; is 
also Trustee. 



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BIOGRAPHICAL DIEECTOEY OF 



BO^VMAX ED^VARD H. Physi- 
cian and Surgeon ; Andalusia ; born Aug. 
15, 1816, in Franlilin, Venango Co.,Penn. ; 
of Scotcli-Irisli descent on tlie paternal 
side, and of the English cavalier of Md., 
and the Indian hunters of Southern Peun. 
on the maternal; graduated at Tiansjd- 
vania University, Lexington, Ky., in 1841 ; 
was married the same year, to Elizabeth 
A. Byles, of Pleasautville, Penn., who was 
born in Ashford, Conn., Jan. 29, 1822; in 
1843, became a citizen of Rock Island Co., 
which has since been his home; went 
overland to California in 1852; mined ex- 
tensively ; returned in 1854 and settled in 
Edgington, doing an extensive, efficient, 
and laborious pi-actice; in 1860, he was 
elected Circuit Clerk; the war drew the 
Doctor out of his easy place; he went in 
for three years, and served them out, ren- 
dering efficient and faithful service as 
Surgeon of the 27th 111. Vol. Inft. ; was in 
seventeen actions, among which were Bel- 
mont, Island No. 10, Stone River, Chicka- 
mauga, and Mission Ridge; he quit when 
his term of service was out, before At- 
lanta, as Chief Surgeon of the 2d Div. 4th 
A. C, leaving forty surgeons and assist- 
ant surgeons, who had been under his 
command, and who were his able and effi-' 
cient co-operators ; honorably discharged, 
he is spending the evening of his days at 
his ]ileasant home, Oakland ; he is a firm 
believer in "The Eternal and Universal ;" 
he takes pleasure in contemplating a 
church of "The Illini," where true man- 
hood will be the only requirement and 
aim of its members ; he has four sons and 
two daughters, all grown : Edward H., Jr., 
Andrew W., Mathew B., Samuel C, and 
Annette and Blanche. 

Brandenburg E. hackman ; Andalusia ; dem ; 
born 111. 

Bremer H. farmer; Sec. 29; P.O.Andalu- 
sia; Germany. 

Britton J. H. mason; P. O. Andalusia; dem; 
from Ohio. 

Brookman John H. shoemaker ; Andalusia ; 
dem ; Cath ; from Virginia. 

Brown L. H. farmer; Andalusia; dem; N.Y. 

Bromley John C. steamboat engineer, and 
ferryman at Andalusia; from England. 

Brownlee Geo. W. wagon-maker; Andalu- 
sia; dem; from Penn. 

Bruner L. retired farmer ; Andalusia ; rep ; 
Free Meth ; from N. J. 

Brusso F. laborer; Andalusia; Germany. 

BIJFFUM JOHX, Farmer; Sec. 26; 
P. O. Andalusia; was born in Ashtabula 
Co., Ohio, on Feb. 5, 1825; owns 320 acres 
of land, valued at .$14,000; in 1826, he 
moved with his parents to Fulton Co., 111., 
and to this Co. in 1836; since 1850, he has 
been engaged in farming, dealing in 
stock, and farm produce ; iie is one of the 
early settlers in this Township ; on Dec. 



12, 1850, he married Miss Sarah Raymer, 
of Edgington, formerly from New York, 
her native State; he has six sons, Rinnah 
W., John M., Ira H., Sampson H., Frank, 
and Grant; Rep; has held the office of 
Supervisor of his town eight terms; has 
been Schof)l Treasurer nineteen years, and 
has been three times elected Chairman of 
the County Board of Supervisors; he is 
Trustee for the Methodist and Baptist 
churches. 

BuffumJno. M. farmer; Sec. 26 ; P. O. An- 
dalusia ; rep ; born this Co. 

Buftum M. teamster; Andalusia; rep; U. B. ; 
born Illinois. 

Bufl'um Rinnah W. grain dealer; P. O. An- 
dalusia ; rep ; born Illinois. 

Buffum Seth R. cheese manufacturer; Anda- 
lusia; rep; Univ; from Ohio. 

Burdick J. painter ; Andalusia ; Rep ; Vt. 

CLARK OMAR D. shoemaker ; Andalu- 
sia ; dem ; from New York. 
Cleland Dr. Jno. Andalusia; rep; Penn. 

COBB Gr. A. Merchant at Andalusia; 
was born in Penn., on May 31, 1846; Rep; 
owns a house, two lots, and half-interest 
in a stock of goods valued at $3,000; at 
the age of one j'ear moved with his pa- 
rents to Vanwert Co., O.; in 1859, came to 
Andalusia, and engaged in clerking tor 
five years, and then went into the grain 
biisiness two years, then merchandising, 
which business he has followed ever 
since; in May, 1864, he enlisted in Co. G, 
140th I. V. I. ; was honorablj^ discharged 
at the expiration of his term of service ; 
on Sept. 19, 1872, married Miss Ella 
Thompson, of Andalusia; she was edu- 
cated here, and at Milan; he has one 
daughter, Estella M., and a son, Henry A. 

Conner A. carpenter ; Andalusia ; dem ; N. Y. 

Conner D. laborer; Andalusia; rep; Bapt; 
from N. Y. 

Conner R. carpenter; Andalusia; rep; Bapt; 
from N. Y. 

Conner W. H. steamboat engineer; Anda- 
lusia ; dem ; from N. Y. 

COZAB JAMES, M. ». Physician 
and Surgeon ; Andalusia ; was born in 
Mercer, Mercer Co., Penn., on July 9, 
1836; owns 170 acres of land in Edgington 
Township, valued at $6,000, and pl'op^z-ty 
in Andalusia valued at $3,000; he moved 
with his parents to Lee Co., Iowa, in 1846; 
to Whiteside Co., 111., in 1851, where he 
taught school, and studied medicine pre- 
paratory to taking a collegiate course of 
medical instruction ; he graduated at 
Rush Medical College, on Jan. 24. 1866; 
he is a member of the Iowa and Illinois 
Central District Medical Association ; is 
also a member of the Illinois State Medi- 
cal Society, and of the American Medical 
Association ; in 1866, he came to Audalu- 




JOHN A. VOGEL. 
Rapids City, Hampton Township. 



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sia, Rock Island Co., and has since re- 
sided liere and practiced liis profession ; 
in politics he is a Republican, and has 
been Supervisor of his town; on Dec. 11, 
1867, he married Miss Martha Mitchell, 
of Fulton, Whiteside Co., 111. ; she is the 
daughter of David Mitchell, deceased, 
who was the first County Treasurer of 
that county, and an efficient Deacon of 
the Presbyterian Church ; Dr. Cozad has 
two sons, James M. and Louis E., and two 
daughters, Clara I. and Letitia G. 

Cunningham J. R. Metropolitan Hotel ; An- 
dalusia; rep; from N. Y. 

Cunningham Wm. dealer in Patent Star 
Churns ; rep ; from Ohio. 

Cushman O. D. lime and sand dealer ; An- 
dalusia ; rep ; from Mass. 

DAVIS J. N. mason; Andalusia; rep; 
from New York. 
Desarto H. H. druggist; Andalusia; dem; 

Luth; from Russia. 
Dill B. carpenter; Andalusia; rep; Infidel; 

from N. Y. 
Docherty Jno. retired farmer; Andalusia; 
dem; from N. J. 

EBERHART A. G. engineer; Andalusia; 
' rep ; Bapt ; from Penn. 
Eberhart J. R. carpenter ; Andalusia ; rep ; 

Meth; horn Illinois. 
Ekstrom Axel F. insurance agent; Andalu- 
sia ; rep ; Bapt ; from Sweden. 

FINLEY D. farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Anda- 
lusia ; dem ; Meth ; from Penn. 

Freeman M. laborer; Andalusia; dem; 111. 

Freeman Wm. farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Anda- 
lusia ; rep ; from Ohio. 

Furgusson Jas. S. wagon-maker; Andalu- 
sia; rep; Bapt; from Mass. 

Furst J. farmer; P. O. Andalusia; rep; 
Prot; from Switzerland. 

Furst J. J. farmer; Sec. 26; P. O.Andalu- 
sia; rep; from Switzerland. 

GARDNER JAS. farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. 
Andalusia; rep; from Penn. 

Gardener J. C. farmer; Sec. 35; P. O. Anda- 
lusia ; dem ; from England. 

Glazier E. laborer; Andalusia; dem ; 111. 

Griffin Geo. laborer; Andalusia; born 111. 

Griffin J. farmer; Sec. 36; P. O. Andalusia; 
dem; born 111. 

Griswold J. teamster; Andalusia; rep; U. 
B. ; from Ohio. 



H 



ARRIS H. auctioneer; Andalusia; rep; 
Ind. 

Hartmau A. farmer; Sec. 36 ; P. O. Andalu- 
sia ; dem ; Luth ; Germany. 

HARTMAX AL.BEKT, Farmer; 
Sec. 33; P. O. Andalusia; was bom in 



Berlin, Germany, on May 24, 1853; Dem; 
Luth ; at the age of five years came with 
his parents to Rock Island city, via New 
York and Chicago; he was six weeks 
crossing the ocean, in a sail vessel; lived 
nine years in Rock Island; moved to 
Rockingham, Iowa, remained about five 
years, engaged with his folks in garden- 
ing, then came to Andalusia, and with 
them engaged in their present business of 
farming; he was educated in Rock Island 
and Rockingham, where he attended the 
public schools during the winter and the 
German schools in the summer; in this 
way he became a German and English 
scholar. 

Hayes Alex, carpenter; Andalusia; rep; U. 
B. ; from Ohio. 

Healy E. R. farmer ; Sec. 34 ; rep ; Mass. 

Healy F. farmer; Sec. 34; Andalusia; rep; 
from Iowa. 

Herrman S. laborer ; Andalusia ; Cath ; Ger. 

Hill Jas. laborer; Andalusia; rep; U. B. ; 
from England. 

HOFER JOHlf, Farmer; Sec. 36; P. 

0. Andalusia; was born in the Canton of 
Berne, Switzerland, on Dec. 21,, 1826; 
Rep ; Ger. Ref ; owns 290 acres of land, 
valued at $12,000; was brought up and 
educated in his native country ; came to 
Davenport, via New York, Chicago, 
and Rock Island, in 1854; lived there one 
year; on June 25, of that year, married 
Miss Catharine Bigler, of his native Can- 
ton, where she was brought up and edu- 
cated, and came to Davenport in 1854; 
the following year he moved to Bulfalo, 
Iowa, and in 1866, to where he now re- 
sides ; he has six sons, Frederick J., Lud- 
wig A., Christian J., August H., Theodore 
A., Henry E., and two daughters, Lisetta, 
and Annie W.M.; all at home; he is 
School Director. 

Hotchkiss C. gardener; Andalusia; rep; 
Bapt ; from Conn. 

Houston J. farmer; Sec. 34; P.O.Andalu- 
sia; dem; from Switzerland. 

HOFSTOX O. C. House and Fresco 
Paiuter and Grainer; Andalusia; was 
born in Hamilton, Butler Co., O., on Nov. 

1, 1833; Dem; he belongs to the family of 
Houstons formerly of Rockbridge Co., 
Va., of which Gen. Sam. Houston, of 
Texas, was a member ; Mr. Houston was 
brought up and educated in his native 
city, and served his apprenticeship at the 
art of painting in Cincinnati, Ohio; he 
came to Rock Island Co. in February, 
1854, and has since then resided here and 
in Mercer Co., and followed the business 
of painting, excepting during his service 
in the Union Army, in which he was 
wounded ; he is now a pensioner. 

JOHNSON E. B. farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. 
Andalusia ; dem ; Ind. 

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Jenkins J. laborer; Andalusia; from Penn. 
Johnson J. farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Andalu- 

sia; dem; born Illinois. 
Johnson Jas. farmer ; Andalusia ; dem ; 111. 
Johnson R farmer; Sec. 30; Andalusia; 

dem ; from N. Y. 
Jones A. A. carpenter; Andalusia; rep; 

Bapt; from Ohio. 
Jones D. L. laborer; Andalusia; rep; Ohio. 
Jones E. engineer; Andalusia; rep; Ohio. 
Jones Wm. steamboating; P. O. Andalusia; 

rep ; from Ohio. 

KANE J. farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Andalu- 
sia; rep; Bapt; from Ireland. 

Kane Juo. farmer; Sec. 31 ; P. O. Andalusia; 
rep ; Bapt ; from Ireland. 

Kell D. farmer; Andalusia; rep; Ohio. 

Kennedy S. farmer; Sec. 25; P. O. Andalu- 
sia; dem; from Penn. 

Kenworthy S. retired; Andalusia; dem; 
from England. 

Klihn F. laborer ; Andalusia ; from Ger. 

LEAMAN S. laborer; Andalusia; dem; 
from Maine. 
Longabaugh A. farmer; P. O. Edgington; 
dem ; Bapt ; from Penn. 

'AFEEA. farmer; Sec. 36; rep; from 
Ireland. 
McGovern B. farmer; P. O. Andalusia; 

Catli ; from Ireland. 
McNutt Alex, farmer; P. O. Andalusia; 

dem ; from Ohio. 
Marshall S. farmer ; Andalusia ; rep ; Presb ; 

from Penn. 
Mej'-er F. R. blacksmith ; P. O. Andalusia ; 

Luth ; from Ger. 
Meyer J. saloon-keeper ; Andalusia ; Luth ; 

from Ger. 

Millett J. miner; P.O. Andalusia; Prot; 
from England. 

Moore D. C. farmer ; Andalusia ; rep ; Meth ; 
from Pennsylvania. 

Mosher A. H. farmer; Sec. 25; P.O. Anda- 
lusia ; dem ; from Ohio. 

Mosher H. blacksmith; Andalusia; dem; 
from New York. 

Mosher J. H. farmer; Sec. 25; P.O. Andalu- 
sia ; dem ; from New York. 

Mosher W. W. farmer; Sec. 22; P.O. Anda- 
lusia; dem; born Illinois. 

MOUNTS WILI^IAM, Farmer; Sec. 
33; P.O. Andalusia; born in Washington, 
Washington Co., Penn., Sept. 14, 1824; 
Rep; owns 80 acres land, value $3,000; 
at the age of one year moved witli his 
parents to Sliaron, Mercer Co., Pa., where 
he was brouglit up and educated in the 
public schools, and at whicli place liis 
father followed carpentering; in about the 
year 1840 he went to live with his uncle, 



O. McGarvey, the owner of a grist mill in 
Venango Co., and worked for him at mill- 
ing about four years; then returned to 
Sharon ; in the winter worked in the Iron 
Works, and during the summer at boating 
on the canal ; came to this Co. in 1850, and 
engaged in his present business; married 
Anna Furst, of Andalusia, Nov. 25, 1857 ; 
she was formerly from Switzerland, her 
native place, where she was brought up 
and educated; they have two children, 
John F., born July 16, 1859, and Emma 
P., Jan. 26, 1862. 

NELSON WM. A. farmer; Sec. 35; P.O. 
Andalusia ; dem ; Meth ; Indiana. 
Nokes Geo. miner; P. O. "Andalusia; Prot; 
from England. 

OLDHAM A. farmer; P.O. Andalusia; 
rep ; Bapt ; from Penn. 

PARKER ASA, Postmaster; Andalusia; 
rep ; Bapt ; from Pennsylvania. 

PARMEXTER EOREXZO, Farm- 
er; Sec. 31 ; P.O. Edgington; born in Ber- 
nardstown, Franklin Co., Mass., March 31, 
1818; Rcp; Bapt; owns 265 acres laud 
here, value 13,000, and property in Minn, 
worth $2,000 ; he is one of the pioneers of 
this Co. ; came here in June, 1838, to the 
farm where he resides in the spring of 
1843; married Miss Kezia Robbins, of 
Illinois City, May 13, 1841 ; she was for- 
merly from Westmoreland Co., Penn., her 
native place ; she came with her parents 
to that village in 1838 ; he has four sons, 
Elwin E., now a lawj^er and Co. Attorney 
at Rock Island, Edward L. and George 
D., farmers in Jasper Co., Iowa, and Wil- 
lard E., now running the home farm, Mr. 
Parmenter having retired from the busi- 
ness; has been Supervisor of his town, 
School Trustee, etc. 

Parmenter W. farmer; Sec. 31 ; P.O. Edg- 
ington. 

Peterson I. J. Pedler ; Andalusia ; rep ; Meth ; 
from New York. 

Phillips N. P. farmer; P.O. Andalusia; rep; 
Meth; born Illinois. 

Pierce Pliny, teacher; P.O. Andalusia; from 
Iowa. 

Prescott O. F. laborer; Andalusia; Ind. 

ROBERTS I.N. farmer; Sec. 29; P.O. 
Andalusia; born Illinois. 

R4>Blf!!iOX MATTHE\%, Farmer; 
Sec. 31; P.O. Edgington; born in Warren 
Co., 111., Nov. 10, 1832; Rep; Bapt; owns 
155 acres land, value $8,500; at an early 
age came here with his parents, in the fall 
of 1834; is the son of James Robison, 
prominent in the history of this Tp. ; has 
been a farmer all his life; married Miss 
Sidney Robbins, of Andalusia, Dec. 31, 
1857; .she died Jan. 28, 1868; married Miss 
(Caroline M. Sloan, of Butlalo Prairie, Oct. 
26, 1869; he has one daughter, Alice R. 



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and three sons, James O., Elias S. and 
William H. ; has been School Director 
twelve years, and Road Commissioner five 
years. 
Rose D. laborer; P.O. Andalusia. 

RO^I>!» ROBERT, Blacksmith and 
Wagon Maker; Andalusia; born in 
Westmoreland Co., Pa., June 29, 1820; 
Dem ; Meth ; owns a house, shop and eight 
lots, value $2,000; his father having died, 
Mr. Ross, at the age of fourteen years, 
went to Somerset Co., remained about two 
years; learned his trade there and in his 
native Co.; in 1837 went lo Marietta, O.; 
came to Rock Island in 1840; located 
where Milan is situated in 1843, and fol- 
lowed his business until 1867 ; was P.M. 
during the administration of Pres. Pierce; 
was Constable twelve years, x\ssessor and 
Collector, Road Com. of the Town Council 
of Camden Mills, and the first City Mar- 
shall ; married Miss Susan Davis, of that 
city, July 15, 1849; came here in 1867; 
engaged in his present vocation ; has been 
three times elected Justice of Peace ; has 
three children, James, Lizzie A. and 
Charles; has been Class Leader in his 
church, and Supt. of the Sabbath School. 

ROTH BEXJAMIX, Farmer; Sec. 
28; P. O. Andalusia; born in Berks 
Co., Pa., Oct. 20, 1814; Dem; U.B. ; owns 
80 acres land, value $3,000 ; he was brought 
up and educated in his native Co.; fol- 
lowed the business of farming, also that 
of weaving; in 1836 moved to Northum- 
berland Co., where, Nov. 25, 1840, he mar- 
ried Miss Elizabeth Parker, of Milton, in 
that Co. ; came to Muscatine Co., Iowa, in 
the spring of 1854, and in the fall to 
Edgington Tp., this Co. ; here his wife was 
removed by death, Feb. 11, 1861 ; has six 
children living, Mary J. Sutlifl", now re- 
siding on a farm in Jasper Co., Iowa; 
Margaret E., Reuben P., Susan H. and 
Rebecca A., residing at home, and Sarah 
E. Asquith, on a farm in Mercer Co. ; three 
dead; he moved to where he resides in 
Feb., 1876. 

Roth R. farmer; P.O. Andalusia; rep; from 
Pennsylvania. 

Rursch John, tailor ; Andalusia ; rep ; Cath ; 
from Germany. 

SCHMIDT WM. farmer; Sec. 35; P.O. 
Andalusia; from Germany. 
Seeger Wm. laborer ; Andalusia ; dem ; Luth ; 
from Pennsylvania. 

SEWARD CHARIiES IN". Dealer in 
Hardware and Mfgr. of Tinware ; Anda- 
lusia; born in Madison Co., N.Y., June 
25, 1844; Rep; Bapt; owns two lots, a 
dwelling house, store and stock of goods, 
value $2,000 ; at the age of six years he 
came with his parents "to Boone Co., 111., 
and in about 1855 to Camden Mills, now 
Milan, where he was brought up, educated 
and learned his trade; he is the son of 



Lester S. Seward, who, while in Co. A, 
93d I.V.I., died at Vicksburg, Sept., 1863; 
came to Andalusia in May, 1868, worked 
at his trade, and went into business for 
himself Aug., 1874; married Miss Ella J. 
Babcock, of Milan, Jan. 12, 1876 ; she was 
formerly from this village, and was born 
in Pittsfield, Pike Co., 111., Oct. 17, 1852; 
in 1852 came with her parents to Andalu- 
sia, and moved to Milan in 1875; she 
taught school for several years; he has one 
daughter. Flora T. ; he is Clerk and Trus- 
tee of his church ; has been Sabbath School 
Supt. 

Shoback J. gardener; dem; Cath; Germany. 
Simmons E. potter; dem; from Vermont. 
Simmons T. mason ; rep ; Ind. 

SMITH ARISTACHUS, Farmer; 
bee. 2o; P. O. Andalusia; was born in 
Parkman, Geauga Co., Ohio, on March 
24, 1820; Rep; owns 120 acres of land 
valued at $5,000; he was brought up at 
Farmmg in his native Co., and educated 
in the Public Schools; he has always 
followed the business of Farming- on 
Aug. 17, 1854, married Miss Belinda Net- 
terfield, of Warren, Trumbull Co. Ohio 
born Oct. 15, 1829, where she was reared 
and educated; at the age of ten j^ears 
moved with her parents "to DeKalb Co., 
Ind. ; her parents were soon removed by 
death and she returned to Warren, her 
native place; they came to this Co. in 
1857 ; have two sons, Loren A., born May 
28, 1855, and William L., March 20, 1857 
now farming at liome ; they were educated 
here; two daughters, Emma M born 
Sept. 26, 1859, who is a German and 
English scholar, and a student of the 
Rock Island High School, and Ida M 
May 22, 1864, attending school here- one 
son deceased; he has been School Director 
seven years. 

SMITH A. W. Harness Maker, Anda- 
lusia; was born in Columbia Co Pa 
on July 1, 1831 ; came to this Co. in'l865- 
Rep ; U. B. ; owns house and lot valued at 
$700 ; he was brought up and educated in 
his native Co. ; moved to Illinois in 1853 • 
followed his trade; returned in 1856- 
taught school in Danville, Montour Co' 
in 1860-1 ; on March 5, 1861, married Miss 
Susan Clackner, of Washingtonville, 
Montour Co., her native place, where she 
was educated ; slie is the daughter of Col 
Clackner; Mr. Smith enlisted in April' 
1861, in the Iron Guards of Columbia Co • 
on Aug. 18, 1861, in the 28th Pa V I ' 
transferred t) Capt. Knap's Battery e' 
and Veteranized in this Co. ; was in the 
battles of Cedar Mountain, the memorable 
battles of Antietam and Gettysburcr, also 
those of Wahatchie, Lookout Mountain 
Missionary Ridge, Ringgold, the Atlanta 
Campaign, and Gen. Sherman's celebrated 
march to the sea; was honorably dis- 
charged in June, 1865; he has one son, 



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Robert C, born May 18, 1873; he is Road 
Commissioner, and has held the offices of 
Justice of the Peace and Tax Collector. 

Smith Frank S. teacher; Andalusia; rep; 
U. B. ; from Penu. 

Smith L. A. farmer; Sec. 25; P. O. Andalu- 
sia ; rep ; from Ohio. 

SMITH WIEiIilAM, Dealer in Lum- 
ber and Grain; Andalusia; was born in 
Chautaugua Co. ; N. Y., on Jan. 18, 1826 ; 
Rep ; U. B. ; owns three lots and a dwell- 
ing house; also one-half interest in seven- 
teen lots, a warehouse, dwelling, hotel, 
planing mill, lumberyard, and office, 
valued at 1 15,000; at about three years of 
age moved with his parents to Ashtabula 
Co., Ohio ; in 1840, to Venanga Co., Pa. ; 
he was brought up and educated in Ohio 
and Pa. ; on Dec. 28, 1848, married Miss 
Cynthia Smith, of Warren Co., Pa. ; she 
was formerly from Chautauqua, her native 
place, and educated there and in Warren 
Co., Pa. ; he moved to Wisconsin in the 
spring of 1855 ; engaged in Lumbering 
and Farming; in the spring of 18(50 
came to this place, and has followed 
the business of dealing in lumber and 
grain, to which he has recently added 
that of a Grist and Planing Mill ; he has 
five children, E. R. Smitli, a Physician at 
Edgington ; Frank S., a Graduate of West- 
ern College, Iowa, born July 31, 1853; 
Walter C, April 5, 1857, in the Grocery 
business here ; Nellie M., April 13, 1865 ; 
and Willie, Nov. 19, 1871, now at home; 
has been Supervisor two years. Assessor, 
one; is now Justice of the Peace, Class 
Leader, and Trustee of his Church. 

Smith W. C. laborer; P. O. Andalusia: rep; 
from Ohio. 

Smith W. C. merchant; P. O. Andalusia; 
U. B. ; from Wisconsin. 

Snell B. retired farmer; P. O. Andalusia; 
rep; from Ohio. 

Stender J. farmer; Sec. 27; P. O. Andalu- 
sia ; rep ; from Germany. 

STROHMEIER CHARLES F. 

Harness Maker at Andalusia; was born in 
Wertenberg, Germany, on Oct. 26, 1846 ; 
Luth; owns a dwelling house, a shop, and 
three lots; at the age of five years came 
with his parents to Louisville, Ky. ; re- 
mained about four years; in 1855, to 
Davenport, Iowa ; to Bufialo the following 
year; he returned to Davenport in 1860, 
where he learned his trade ; came to An- 
dalusia in 1809; Avent into business for 
himself, and has continued in it ever since; 
on Feb. 13, 1872, married Miss Wilh(d- 
mena Marti, of Bufialo, Iowa; she was 
educated in Davenport; he has two sons, 
John E., born Feb. 2, 1873, and Charles L., 
Nov. 28, 1874 ; and a daughter, Elma S., 
born Dec. 11, 1876. 
Strohmeier J. carpenter; P. O. Andalus'a; 
rep ; Luth ; from Germany. 



Stropes J. laborer; P. O. Andalusia; dem; 
from Illinois. 

TEALOR F. farmer; Sec. 35; P. O. 
Andalusia ; from Switzerland. 

Templeton I. H. carpenter; P. O. Andalu- 
sia; rep; U. B. ; from New York. 

Thompson A. druggist; P. O. Andalusia; 
rep ; from New York. 

Thomp.son Chas. lumber; P.O.Andalusia; 
rep ; from New York. 

Thompson Chas., Sr. P. O. Andalusia; rep; 
from New York. 

THOHIPSOX H. S. Grist and Planing 
Mill ; Dealer in Lumber and Grain ; An- 
dalusia ; he was born in Livingston Co., 
N. Y., on Feb. 23, 1871 ; Rep; U. B. ; owns 
four lots and a dwelling house, also one- 
half intei'est in seventeen lots, one hotel, 
warehouse, a dwelling house, planing 
mill, lumber yard and office, valued at 
$15,000 ; was brought up and educated in 
his native Co. ; came to Edgingt(m Tp. 
with his parents in 1846; on Oct. 30, 1853, 
married Miss Mary M. Buftum, of Anda- 
lusia, formerly from Fulton Co., her native 
place ; at an early age she moved to this 
Co. with her parents; her father, Jonathan 
Buffum, built and kept the first hotel in 
Rock Island, in which city she was edu- 
cated ; Mr. Thompson moved to Mercer Co. 
in January, 1854; engaged in farming; 
came to this place in the spring of 1862, 
and engaged in the lumber business; he 
has five daughters, Ella S., Kittle H., 
Henrietta S., Fannie L., and Edna C. ; has 
been School Trustee ; is Church Trustee ; 
hsa been Sabbath School Superintendent 
for many years. 

Thompson J. R. farmer ; Sec. 36 ; P. O. An- 
dalusia ; dem ; Meth ; from N. H. 

VANDERVEER B. merchant; Andalu- 
sia ; rep ; Bapt ; from Ohio. 

VAI.EEY OUARD BRASS 

B A I^ 1>, of Andalusia ; organized July, 
1876; have good instruments; they cost 
$515; band wagon and uniforms, $125; is 
composed of the following members: 
Charles Houston, Pres. ; R. W. Bulfum, 
Musical Director; Warren Conner, Lead- 
er; Ira Buffum, Sec; Charles Eberhart, 
Cor. Sec. ; John Buffum, Treas. ; Samp- 
son Buftum, Frederick Brusso, Charles 
Ross, William Cunningham, O. D. Cush- 
man, David L. Jones, A. Fayette Parker, 
Charles Burgoyne, and John Britton ; this 
band is practicing regularly, and is pre- 
pared to discourse good music at any en- 
tertainment where band music is desired; 
picnics, excursions, and celebrations 
made a specialty; address the Band, at 
Andalusia, 111. 

WAKLEY S. C. lumber; Andalusia; 
dem ; from Penn. 
Walton J. laborer; Andalusia; dem; Ind. 



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Walker Wm. P. butcher; Andalusia; dem ; 
Ind. 

Walton N. farmer; P. O. Andalusia; dem ; 
Bapt; Ind. 

Walton Z. ftirmer; Sec. 35; P.O.Andalu- 
sia ; dem ; Ind. 

Weaverling P. farmer; P. O. Andalusia; 
rep ; from Peuu. 

Weaverling J. W. laborer; P. O. Andalusia; 
rep ; U . B. 

VTJBI^IiS RIWNAH, Deceased; late 
of Andalusia; died April 15, 1877; was 
a farmer ; Sec. 28 ; was born near Fair- 
field,AVayne Co., 111., on May 14, 1821 ; Rep ; 
owned 520 acres of land, valued at $25,- 
000; at the age of seven years he came 
with his parents to this Co., in the spring 
of 1828 ; his older brothers built a cabin 
the preceding^ fall near wliat was the old 
county poor-house, on the Milan and 
Rocii Island road, about two miles from 
the latter city; the familj^ lived in this 
cabin one year, then in a more commo- 
dious log house ; in 1837, they built and 
lived in the two story frame building- 
known as the Old Poor-House; Mr. Wells 
was brought up in this localit}^ and was 
educated in tlie public schools ; was Dep- 
uty Sherift", for his brother Lucius, one 
term ; in company with his father, he es- 
tablished a ferry across Rock River, be- 
low Vandruff's Island; in 1847, he was 
again Deputy Sherilf for S. S. Guyer, now 
County Judge ; this year, on Feb. 25, he 
married Miss Hannah Buftum, of Anda- 
lusia, formerly of Fulton Co., her native 
place ; at an early age she came with her I 



parents to Stephenson — now Rock Island 
city — where she was educated; in 1844, 
she moved to this Township, and taught 
school one term; Mr. Wells moved to 
Fremont — now Zuma — in 1848; was the 
tirst Supervisor of that Township, and one 
of the first in the Co.; held the ofUce for 
three years; came here in 1865; was 
elected Supervisor in 1860-7, and 1877 ; 
altiiough agriculture was his principal 
occupation here, he was also engaged in 
the grain, agricultural implement and 
hardware business ; Mr. Wells was a man 
of considerable prominence, highly appre- 
ciated, and a member of the Wells family 
who, in County, State and National af- 
fairs, have acquired a celebrity much es- 
teemed by the people; Mrs. Wells sur- 
vives her husband, with five daughters: 
Mrs. Mary L. Atwood, widow; Mrs. Clara 
Kenworthy, wife of J. T. Kenworthy, of 
Rock Island; Ella, Lucy, and Amanda, 
now at home. 

Weuks A. makes lime; Andalusia; rep; 
Bapt; from Ger. 

Westbay J. B. l)lacksmith; Andalusia; rep; 
from Penn. 

Wetzel J. laborer; P. O. Andalusia; Penn. 

Willhite Chas. farmer; P. O. Andalusia; 
dem; born Illinois. 

Woolsey D. farmer; Sec. 29; P. O. xindalu- 
sia ; rep ; from N. Y. 

YOUNG O. former; Sec. 35; P.O.An- 
dalusia; dem; from N. Y. 
Young Wm. R. farmer; Sec. 35; P. O. An- 
dalusia; dem; from N. Y. 



ANDALUSIA BUSINESS DIRECTORY. 



Andalusia Comet JBand, Are 

prepared to discourse good music 
for reasonable compensatioi^. 
JBallai'd James W., Wagon and 
Carriage Manufacturer. Repairing 
and painting neatly done. 

IBoney & Sethurantf Dealers in 
Staple and Fancy Dry Goods; No- 
tions, Glassware, Queensware, and 
a full line of Groceries, Clothing, 
Hats, Caps, Boots, Shoes, etc. 

Cozad JameSf M. D. Physician 
and Surgeon, Office on north side 
of Jefferson, between Terry and 
Magnolia Sts. 



Goode Samuel f Well Sinker. 

Souston O. C,f House, Fresco 
Painter and Grainer. 

Jones & Cobh, Dealers in Dry 
Goods, Clothing, Groceries, Boots, 
Shoes, Queensware, Glassware, 
Hats, Caps, Wall Paper, Window 
Blinds, Trunks, Valises, etc. 

Ross Rohevt, Blacksmith and 
Wagon Maker. General Repair- 
ing, painting and jobbing neatly 
done. Dealer in Coffins and Trim- 
mings. Prices reasonable. 

Seward C ^,f Dealer in Hard- 
ware. 



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Strohtneier C. F.^ Manufacturer 
and Dealer in Harness. Repairing 
neatly done. 

Thoni2)SO}i <€• Smithy Lumber 
Dealers. Doors, Sash, Blinds, Lath, 
Moldings, etc. Orders for dressed 



lumber and re-sawing filled at their 
Planing and Grist Mill. Also all 
r kinds of grain for sale. 

Valley Guard Brass Bandf 

Will furnish Brass and String Mu- 
sic at the most reasonable terms. 



''TOO LATES/' 



HATERSTICK tEVI M. Born 
in Cumberland Co., Penn., Jan. 4, 1842 ; 
2;raduated at Dickinson College, Carlisle, 
Penn., in 1861 ; was Capt. of Co. F., 130th 
Regt. Penn. Inf.; was wounded at the 
battles of Antietam and Fredericksburg, 
in 1862; discliarged from service, for dis- 
ability, in 1863, and appointed Commis- 
sioner of Enrolment 2d Cong. Dist. of 
Maryland, by -President Lincoln; became 
part owner and editor of the Baltimore 
Co. (Md.) Union, one of the first emanci- 
pation papers in the State; was Republi- 



can candidate for the Legislature from 
Baltimore Co., Md., in 1866; came to Rock 
Island in winter of same year; bought the 
Union, and edited it until compelled to 
abandon the work on account of impaired 
eyesight; was Postmaster at Rock Island 
from 1873 to 1875 ; is now engaged in the 
pottery business; has a wife and three 
children. 
CHRISTY J. M. Manufacturer of 
Crackers and Biscuit; Rock Island, 111.; 
Branch, cor. Main and Lj^nde sts., Mo- 
line, 111. 



EMRATA, 



In Business Directory of Moline, page 
358, " A. A. Fyllendor " should read Fye- 
lendor; business should be Tailor, instead 
of "Taylor." 

" Major Andrews," in Jno. Deere's Biog., 
page 325, should read Andres ; " R. M. Tate " 
should be R. N. Tate; product in 1876, 
should be 45,000, instead of "75,000." 



'' "Addison V. Philleo," Coe Township, page 
408 .should be Addison N. Philleo. 

Co. H, 37th I. V. I., page 253, is continued 
on page 248. 

"Wm. H. Boyer," Buffalo Prairie Tp., 
page 372, should be Wm. H. Royer. 



J, D. EASTER & CO, 

The developing of this great western country has brought to the front a few represen- 
tative men in each of the leading branches of industry. To develop the state, and cause it 
to blossom like the rose, necessitated farmers ; and farmers could do nothing without tools 
and machines, and the result was far-seeing men, with energy and enterprise, laid the founda- 
tion of the great industries that, by the aid of capital, have been developed into mammoth 
institutions. 

Among the manufacturers engaged in producing machinery and implements for the 
farmer, there is probably no where to be found a firm more widely and favorably known, than 
that of J. D. Easter & Co., Chicago. They are recognized as the originators and introduc- 
ers of the celebrated Marsh Harvester, the original of its^'class, and to-day the most suc- 
cessful Harvester made. The experience of each year suggests new ideas that are at once 
adopted and added to the machine, keeping it in adv^iice of all the other machinery devised 
for grain gathering. Heeding the call for an Automatic Grain Binder, they have secured 
the most simple and satisfactory device yet invented, and attached it to the Marsh, and to. 
gether they are the most complete machine for the farmer known for harvesting. Not con- 
tent with a harvester of common size only, they also make one called the Harvester King; 
which is the Marsh, increased to a six foot cut, and has an immense capacity for work. In 
addition to these harvesters, they also make the Warrior Mower, the most perfectly working 
grass cutter in the field. "With this, as witli all machines they make, the very best mater- 
ial and workmanship is employed,' and the Warrior is celebrated for its perfect work and 
durability. 

The Corr Sulky Plow, also made by them, is a marvel of perfection in its work. It is 
almost amusing to see with what ease a small boy can manage it, and do as satisfactory 
work as an experienced man. The independent crank axle adjusts it to any condition or 
shape of surface, and it will work any where that a plow can be asked to run. 

Their experience in the field, among the farmers and stock men, brought to their 
notice the need of automatic pumps that could be depended on. To meet this necessity 
they coiumenced the manufacture of the Marsh Wind Mill, to all intents and purposes the 
same as any other mill, save in one important feature, and that is' its graduating crank, by 
which the amount of work done by the mill is wholly governed by the winds, the stroke to 
the pump being changed from about three inches to eight inches, so that it will work in a 
lighter wind than any other wind mill made, and in strong 'winds increases its work, by 
which means it will do more pumping, by half, than anj^ other of the same size. These 
facts, we are assured, can be demonstrated at any time. 

These are the leading machines they make. In addition to them, they also make the 
Easter Harvester, in two sizes — Q% and 5 feet cut; the Marsli Riding'Cultivator; a Header 
Attachment for the Harvester, etc., making them the manufacturers of the largest assort- 
ment of large and useful farm implements and machines in the country. To have room in 
wliich to do all the work required in supplying these to tlie farmers, they built a substan- 
stantial brick block at No. 14 and 18, South Canal Street, 50x150, three stories high, where 
they have a most complete and convenient warehouse and oftices, and can transact their 
immense business without delay or confusion. 



A. H. Andrews & Co.. 

211 & 213 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. 

Lakgest Manufactueees in the Woeld of 

School, Church, Office & Bank Fittings, 

School Globes (c'eaMr/e.), Apparatus, Maps and Charts. 



School Furniture and 

We believe that we 

Andrews' "Triumph" Desk. The best ^ffer the Ollly SchOOl 

in the TTorld, because Dove- Bc^k that IS durable, 



RATUS. 



tailed together. 




and which will grow 
stronger and stronger 
by use and time. 

It is made by dove- 
tailing the iron into the 
wood, and the shrink- 
ing of the wood only 
tightens the work. 

School Officers will ob- 
serve that we received the 
highest award for the Tri- 
umph School Desks at the 
Philadelphia Internation- 
al Exposition, of 1876. 



Church,Hall 

— AND — 

Sunday School Fittings. 





Send for Illustrated Catalogue of 

School, Church and Office 

FURNITURE, 

Marquetry Flooring, &c. 



No, 613. 



We have very large facilities 
for the manufacture of 

Chiircli Fiirpitiire, 

SUCH AS 

Pulpits, Pews, 

Chairs, Settees, &c. 



Sunday School Seats. 

Estimates sent on short notice. 




No. 180. 

Sunday School Settee. Arranged for 
sweeping ox for entering the Pew. 

A reversible seat corresjionding acconi" 
panies the above to alternate. 



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